biology department texas a&m university new student conference 2014 transfer advising meeting
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BIOLOGY DEPARTMENTTexas A&M University
New Student Conference 2014Transfer Advising Meeting
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Director: Christine Farris [email protected]
Senior Advisor: Vanessa Nordell [email protected]
Advisors: Clint Crampton-Advisor II [email protected]
Tara Hardin-Advisor Kaisey Phillips-Advisor [email protected] [email protected]
Office Associate: Crystal Wager [email protected]
Office Location: 107 Butler Hall
Telephone: 979-845-3116
Undergraduate Programs Office Staff
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1) Biology Degree Plan Options
2) Career & Professional/Graduate School Planning
3) University Core Curriculum
4) Department Grade Requirements
5) Scheduling & Registration
6) Announcements
Conference Objectives
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Curriculum and Job Opportunities
B.A. Biology Similar to B.S. Biology; Must declare minor field of study (15-18 hrs depending on the minor)
B.S. Biology Teacher Certification, Pre-Professional, Pre-Graduate Preparation, Pharmaceutical Sales
B.S. Microbiology Medical Technology, Research & Laboratory Positions,Food Safety Technician
B.S. Molecular Biol. Genetic Engineering, Biotechnology
B.S. Zoology Texas Parks & Wildlife, Public Zoos, Department of the Interior, Private Wildlife Ranches,Veterinary School Preparation
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Karen Hudson Pre-Professional Advisor
Kate KarstadtPre-Allied Health Advisor
Dr. Anne BlumVeterinary School
Karen SevernPre-Law and Pre-Pharmacy
Henderson Hall(979) 847-8938
http://opsa.tamu.edu
Office of Professional School Advising
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Career Advising
Workshops Targeted to Life Sciences Majors (including Resume Writing and Job Search Strategies)
On-Campus Interviewing
Science Careers Listserv
Website (with specific information about finding employment with a science degree)
Resume Review
Special Events (including Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sales Panel Discussions)
Life Sciences Career Fair
Life Sciences Career Services
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Marilyn YeagerCoordinator, Life Sciences Career
Services
Koldus Building, Suite 209(979) 458-1303
http://careercenter.tamu.edu
Life Sciences Career Services
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University Core Curriculum
Students enrolled prior to Fall 2014
Communications (6 hrs): ENGL104 plus elective (ENGL203, 241, 301, 235, 236, COMM203, 205 or 243)
Mathematics (8 hrs): MATH147 & MATH148 (or MATH151/152, MATH171/172)
Natural Sciences (8 hrs): You’ve got it covered!
Humanities (3 hours): Ex: ANTH205, 301, GEOG202, 301, 305, Literatures, Certain Philosophy & Certain History courses, etc.
Visual & Performing Arts (3 hrs): Examples THAR101, ENDS101, ARCH 250, ARTS149, 150, etc.
Social Sciences (3 hrs): PSYC107, SOCI205, ECON202, 203, etc.
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Core Curriculum Con’tInternational & Cultural Diversity (6hrs): Can be used to meet other areas (ex: Humanities, Social Science)
Examples: ARTS150, ARCH250, ANTH205, ANTH210, GEOG202, 301, 305, THAR281, HLTH236.
US History (6 hrs): HIST105 & 106 or any HIST course with US or American in the title offered at A&M. Three hours may be Texas History (Ex: HIST226).
Political Science (6 hrs): MUST be POLS206 & 207, no options.
Kinesiology (2 hrs): KINE198 (1 hr) and KINE199 (1 hr). KINE199 must be taken S/U. If you transfer in two KINE199 then you are done.
Writing Intensive Courses: (IN major) BIOL351, 388, 400, 401, 423, 455, 495, and OCNG420.
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Foreign Language requirement can be satisfied by:
1) Completing 2 years of the same language in high school.
2) Demonstrating proficiency by examination
3) Completing two semesters of course work in the same foreign language
Foreign Language
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RESIDENCYVERY IMPORTANT
A minimum of 36 semester hours of 300- and/or 400-level course work must be
successfully completed in residence at Texas A&M to obtain a baccalaureate degree. A minimum of 12 of these 36 semester hours must be in the
major field of study.
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Choice of Electives
Courses below the minimum level required in other areas of the degree program (BIOL 107, MATH 102, 103)
Introductory courses to another field of study (BIMS 101, AGLS 101).
Any ROTC course.
Only one additional KINE199
Not allowed as electives:
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Department Grading Requirement
MUST EARN a grade of “C” or better in BIOL 111 and 112. TRANSFER STUDENTS must complete
BIOL213 & BIOL214, CHEM227/237, CHEM228/238 & MATH147/148 within two semesters at TAMU.
ONLY ONE “D” is allowed in courses in the major field of study as long as 2.0+ is maintained in both the field of study and overall.
Students in the Department of Biology:
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Search for Courses
My Record
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THE REGISTRATION PROCESS:
1) UNTIL 12:30PM: Ask any questions concerning your registration and/or degree plan.
2) REPORT to Second Floor of the Student Computing Center (SCC) by 1:45PM to prepare for class registration. Registration begins promptly at 2:00PM, so BE EARLY. While you wait for registration to open, you can organize your class options and accept the Lab Safety Acknowledgement.
3) Please be sure to verify your class selections with an advisor once your registration is complete. Pay fees (if needed) and have a student ID card made (if not already done). You may also go to a bookstore and purchase or reserve textbooks.
End of Meeting Announcements
979-845-3116
REMEMBER, WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU. Do not hesitate to call or come by our office anytime you need help or someone to talk to.