Badge Overview

Issued by Hood College

Badge Description

The Bioforensics and Biodefense badge is designed to give learners exposure to the study of bioforensics and biodefense and a wide array of areas of work and research conducted at the National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (NBACC), which is located in Frederick, MD, on Fort Detrick. The badge features lectures given by area experts at NBACC, USAMRIID, NCI and elsewhere that cover a broad range of topics relevant to bioforensics and related areas of research.

Bioforensics Biodefense Microscopy Genomics Bioinformatics Toxinology Microbiology Aerobiology Virology Metagenomics

Badge Criteria

Aligned Outcomes

• Internal

  Core Competencies

  https://www.hood.edu/offices-services/institutional-assessment/institutional-learning-outcomes GSO_Comm

  Communication

  The badge earner will communicate clearly and effectively in oral, written and/or visual formats, consistent with the standards of their discipline.

• Internal

  Core Competencies

  https://www.hood.edu/offices-services/institutional-assessment/institutional-learning-outcomes GSO_Res

  Research

  The badge earner will identify and explore relevant questions and/or problems by accessing, evaluating, applying and/or conducting research using discipline-specific strategies.

• Internal

  Core Competencies

  https://www.hood.edu/offices-services/institutional-assessment/institutional-learning-outcomes GSO_Div

  Diversity

  The badge earner will recognize and engage diverse ideas, perspectives and/or traditions that inform their discipline, profession and graduate experience.

• Internal

  Core Competencies

  https://www.hood.edu/offices-services/institutional-assessment/institutional-learning-outcomes GSO_Prof

  Professionalism

  The badge earner will engage in legal, ethical and professional behaviors consistent with their discipline, including leadership, teamwork and/or other responsibilities to key stakeholders.