SYS 478: Fall 2026

Assignments

Assignments

Reflections, labs, homework, discussions, and career modules. Unless otherwise noted, submitted work is due at 11:59 PM ET on the listed date.

DueTimeTypeAssignment
Th, Aug 203:00 PMDiscussion
(Canvas Discussion Forum)
Initial Thoughts on AI
Tu, Aug 253:00 PMDiscussion
(Canvas Discussion Forum)
Biological Intelligence Reflection
Tu, Sep 13:00 PMCareerCareer Module 1: Career Quiz, Values, and Coaching Access

This first career module helps you take stock of where you are now, what you value, and what next step or resource could help you move forward.

We, Sep 911:59 PMCareerCareer Module 2: Three Possible Lives and SMART Goals

Design thinking for future paths and a semester-scale SMART goal.

We, Sep 2311:59 PMCareerCareer Module 3: Life After College

Post-college realities, budgeting, salary context, and negotiation.

We, Oct 711:59 PMCareerCareer Module 4: Strengths, Accomplishments, and Durable Skills

Naming strengths, mapping accomplishments, and identifying durable skills.

We, Oct 2811:59 PMCareerCareer Module 5: Career Storytelling and Interview Introductions

Telling career stories, practicing introductions, and interview preparation.

Mo, Nov 911:59 PMCareerCareer Module 6: Making Connections

Professional presence, networking, and informational interview practice.

We, Nov 1811:59 PMCareerCareer Module 7: How Do You Want To Show Up?

Cultural capital, unwritten rules, "organizational fit," and boundaries.

Mo, Dec 711:59 PMCareerCareer Module 8: Career Readiness Synthesis Presentation

Synthesis and presentation of the semester’s career-readiness work.

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