Welcome Class of 2017! Prof. Tom Jack Biology Department Info Session bbs.org/viewtopic.php?f=48& t=780&start=10

To cover today 1. Beginning your study of Biology 1. First year course selection 2. Overview of Major 3. Bio Foreign Studies Program (FSP) 4. Research Opportunities 5. Q & A

Beginning your study of Biology Several options! Bio 11 (Science of Life) – topics based Bio 8&9 (same as Chem 8/9) – F13 + W14 Go directly into a Foundation Course Bio 12 - Cell Structure and Function Bio 13 - Gene Expression and Inheritance Bio 15 – Genetic Variation and Evolution Bio 16 – Ecology Bio 2 (non majors) A very important choice for you! Let’s review the options:

For most students, Bio 11 is the best starting point. Why? Bio 11 counts for credit toward the major (if taken before the foundation classes) Bio 11 (unlike foundation classes) does not have a lab, so is less demanding on your schedule- which means more time to focus on mastering lecture material Bio 11 will prepare you for foundation classes. This is particularly true if your background in Biology is not strong, or it has been a long time since you’ve taken a Biology class Bio 11 is topics based so even if you have a strong biology background, Bio 11 will not be a repeat of high school biology courses Should you take Bio 11?

Available on Blackboard. Can take it whenever it is convenient for you. 1 hour – 30 MC questions Advisory – score can help with your decision, but in the end, the decision is YOURS! One of several criteria you should consider when deciding which Biology course to begin with Biology placement/advising exam

Students MAY consider starting with a Foundation course if they satisfy two or more of the following criteria: 1) score of on Biology Placement/Advisory Test 2) score of 5 on the AP Biology Test 3) score of 5 on the AP Chemistry Test 4) SAT (verbal plus math) > 1500 We recommend that students should strongly consider starting with Biology 11 (or Biology 8/9 or Biology 2) if they satisfy either of these categories: 1) students with SAT scores (verbal plus math) < ) students with a score of 1-4 on the AP Biology Test Advice of the Biology Department

Faculty available after Open House. Walk in office hours – LSC first floor gallery Today (Thursday) – 5:15-6:15 Tomorrow (Friday) – 8-9 AM 10:30-11:30 AM Questions about Biology placement?

13F: 10A Biological Approaches to Global Challenges (McClung, McPeek) Bio 11 Science of Life No lab Each offering of Bio 11 focuses on a major theme in biology, from different perspectives and levels of organization, from molecules to ecosystems. Students are exposed to many central concepts in biology. 14W: 10 DNA to Diversity (Jack, Peart) 14S: 10 Emerging Infectious Diseases: How Microbes Rule the World (Grotz, Taylor) No pre-reqs. Dist: SCI

Bio 8&9 (cross-listed as Chem 8&9) a two-term laboratory course Chem. Principles and Biol. Processes Two-term sequence (13F, 14W) Covers the principles and processes of general chemistry as applied to the study of biochemistry and cell biology. Completion of both terms fulfills prerequisites necessary for entry into Chemistry 6. What do I need to know about Bio 8&9? Sloboda - Bio coverage in Bio 8/9 will be more chemically oriented than in Bio 11 - If you doubt your level of preparation for Chem 5, then Bio 8&9 may be a good choice - Bio 8/9 have labs, Bio 11 does not

Bio 12 Cell Structure & Function Foundation Courses all have labs Bio 13 Gene Expression & Inheritance Bio 15 Genetic Variation & Evolution Bio 16 Ecology Bickel Schaller Gladfelter Smith Dolph Griffin Irwin Zhaxybayeva Ayres

Bio 11 10A McClung McPeek no cap Bio Jack Peart no cap Bio Grotz Taylor no cap Bio/Chem 8 10A Sloboda/Kull cap: 80 Bio/Chem 9 10A Sloboda/Kull cap: 80 Bio 12 CELL 9L Gladfelter, Smith cap: 120 Bio 13 GENETICS 9L Dolph/Griffin cap: 140 Bio 12 CELL 9L Bickel, Schaller cap: ~120 Bio 13 GENETICS 10 Berger cap: 140 Bio 16 ECOLOGY 10 Irwin no cap Bio 15 EVOLUTION 11 Zhaxybayeva cap: 80 Bio 16 ECOLOGY 10 Ayres no cap Fall Winter Bio 11, 8/9 and Foundation courses this year Spring Summer Foundation

Biology Major Quantitative: one course from: COSC 1 or 5; MATH 4, 8 or above; EARS 17, ENGS 20 or BIO 29 See ORC for MATH 10 “equivalents” FOUNDATION COURSES Three from Bio 12, 13, 15, 16 AREA OF CONCENTRATION Seven additional courses (Bio 8&9, 11*-97) *If taken before foundation courses. PREREQUISITES Chem 5-6 (or equiv.) Two > Bio 50

Area of Concentration (AOC) In consultation with your Biology Advisor, construct your AOC by selecting seven additional courses that interest you You may count up to two advanced courses from other departments that are appropriate for your area of concentration

There’s One Biology Major But AOCs are very flexible These are just examples! You may come up with something different… Behavior and Neurobiology Biochemistry Cell Biology Development Ecology Evolutionary Ecology Genetics Genomics, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Human Biology Molecular Ecology Molecular Evolution Molecular Genetics Paleobiology Physiology and Organismal Biology Plant Molecular Biology Secondary Education

FSP W term Tropical Bio Take Bio 16 F or S This year if possible (but MOST important: make the right course choices to begin your Bio program!) Costa Rica tropical forests & freshwater ecosystems Little Cayman Island coral reef ecosystems Apply W term ONE YEAR IN ADVANCE! Pre-reqs Bio 16 and one more advanced Ecology course your Junior yr? Intensive full term research

“Special” rules for ‘07, ‘08, and ‘09 For the classes of ’08 and ’09: If you have taken Bio 14 (Ecology), Bio 15 (Cell Biology), Bio 16 (Genetics), Bio 2 (Human Biology), Bio 4 (Genes and Society), or Bio 6 (Dinosaurs) by the end of Spring 06 you do not need to take Bio11 as a prerequisite for foundation courses or to graduate with the new major. If you have not taken any course in the Biology Department by the Spring 06, you need to begin with Bio11. To graduate a Biology major, you must take ten courses, thus if you do not take Bio 11, you must substitute a Foundation or Advanced Course. For the class of ’07: You are exempt from the Bio11 requirement as a prerequisite for foundation courses or for the new major, but you must take ten courses. If you have any questions, please ask your Biology faculty advisor. What about Research Opportunities? Formal Opportunities: WISP (1st year women) Presidential Scholars (juniors) Bio FSP (often juniors) In conjunction with German Studies, research at the Max Planck Institutes in Germany (juniors) Independent Study (juniors, seniors) Honors Research (seniors) Less formal Opportunities: Work-study Paid research intern Volunteer

How do I find out about faculty research? Biology Department website: Geisel School of Medicine Departments: Biochemistry Genetics Microbiology and Immunology Pharmacology and Toxicology Physiology If you see something interesting, contact the professor by to meet and ask about research opportunities Most faculty LOVE to talk about their research!

Independent Study / Honors for Biology Majors Bio research in Med School labs is possible (but requires a Biology Faculty sponsor) Bio 95 - Independent Study Bio 96 - Independent Study Bio 97 - Honors Research

FAQs What does AP credit in Biology mean? Bio/Chem 8/9 10A (Sloboda, Kull) Bio Bio. Approaches to Global Challenges (McClung, McPeek) A Foundation Class: Bio 12 Cell 9L (Gladfelter, Smith) or Bio 16 Ecology 10 (Irwin) What are my options for a Bio major course this Fall? Unspecified Course Credit (Bio 000) (no credit toward Biology major or minor) Any non-major Bio classes this Fall? Yes! Bio 2 10 Human Biology (Witters)

FAQs No You just need to have the pre-reqs for each AOC class Do I need to take three Foundation Courses BEFORE starting the courses in my area of concentration (AOC)? Do I need to take the Foundation Courses in a specific order? No Bio 12, 13, 15, 16 may be taken in ANY order

FAQs Any Biology Faculty member (examples of faculty for different concentrations listed in handout) What’s the best way to stay up to date on Bio information ? Who can serve as my Biology advisor and help me think about my area of concentration?

Introductions

Questions?