1 / 20

BIOLOGY Degrees Offered: Biology (B.A. & B.S.) Molecular & Cellular Biology (B.S.)

College of Science Texas A&M University. BIOLOGY Degrees Offered: Biology (B.A. & B.S.) Molecular & Cellular Biology (B.S.) Microbiology (B.S.) Zoology (B.S.) Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,605

santo
Download Presentation

BIOLOGY Degrees Offered: Biology (B.A. & B.S.) Molecular & Cellular Biology (B.S.)

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript


  1. College of Science Texas A&M University BIOLOGY Degrees Offered: Biology (B.A. & B.S.) Molecular & Cellular Biology (B.S.) Microbiology (B.S.) Zoology (B.S.) Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,605 CHEMISTRY Degrees Offered: Chemistry (B.A. & B.S.) Undergraduate Enrollment: 345 MATH Degrees Offered: Applied Mathematical Science (B.S.) Mathematics (B.A. & B.S.) Undergraduate Enrollment: 508 PHYSICS Degrees Offered: Physics (B.A. & B.S.) Undergraduate Enrollment: 218 UNIVERSITY STUDIES Degrees Offered: Mathematics for Business (B.S.) Mathematics for Pre-Professional (B.S.) Mathematics for Teaching (B.S.) Science for Secondary Teaching (B.S.) Undergraduate Enrollment: 21 2013 New Student Conference Freshman Dean’s Meeting

  2. TAMU Undergraduate Learning Outcomes Depth of Knowledge Critical Thinking Communication Personal/Social Responsibility Social/Cultural/Global Competence Lifelong Learning Collaboration Aggies Commit Responsible for your own learning Undergraduate Research aggieTEACH Internships Capstone Experiences Study Abroad Freshmen Seminars Learning Communities …Other High Impact Practices 16 Undergraduate Degree Plans in the College of Science Biology Chemistry Mathematics Physics University Studies Advising Individual course selection & scheduling Adequate progress - 30 hours/year Degree planning Selection of High Impact Practices Available campus resources

  3. RETAINED IN COLLEGE THROUGH SENIOR YEAR • Average SAT = 1227 (1208-1246) • Average Math SAT = 630 (621-639) • Average Verbal SAT = 597 (585-609) • Percentile in High School Graduating Class = Top 9% (90-93) • Freshmen College of Science Students Who Graduate from the College of Science = 34%

  4. CREDIT EARNED OUTSIDE TAMU http://catalog.tamu.edu/pdfs/12-13_UG_Catalog.pdf - Pg. 79 *Student Rule 8.4.4 “A Student may not have credit posted for credit by examination for courses in which he or she is currently registered or has acquired a grade at TAMU other than Q or W or NG.”

  5. CREDIT EARNED OUTSIDE TAMU http://catalog.tamu.edu/pdfs/12- 13_UG_Catalog.pdf - Pg. 980

  6. CREDIT EARNED OUTSIDE TAMU http://catalog.tamu.edu/pdfs/12- 13_UG_Catalog.pdf - Pg. 473

  7. CREDIT EARNED OUTSIDE TAMU http://catalog.tamu.edu/pdfs/12- 13_UG_Catalog.pdf - Pg. 16

  8. IMPORTANT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES YOU NEED TO KNOW 1. REGISTRATION A. Add Classes – Add first 5 days of semester (Mon., Aug. 26th – Fri., Aug. 30th) B. Q Drop – Begins 13th class day and extends through 60th day of semester; limited to 4 (Wed., Sept. 11th – Fri., Nov. 15th) C. Withdrawing – Through 60th day of semester; special consideration - last regular day; limited (Fri., Nov., 15th) D. Special Circumstances – Always requires documentation 2. GRADES AND HOW TO OBTAIN THEM A. https://howdy.tamu.edu/ B. Grades to Parents – Certification of Dependency Form (Registrar’s Office/Online) C. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Registration – KINE 199 D. Grade Point Average

  9. GRADE POINT AVERAGE AND PROBATION Total GPA is calculated by adding the grade points earned for each course. Grade points for each course is calculated by multiplying the number of hours for each course by the numerical value given for each grade (according to the 4.0 grade scale): A – 4 points/hour Example: B – 3 points/hour Course Hours Grade Grade Pts/Hr Grade Pts C – 2 points/hour D – 1 point/hour BIOL 111 4 A 4 16 F –0 point/hour CHEM 101 3 C 2 6 CHEM 111 1 C 2 2 MATH 151 4 D 1 4 KINE 199 1* S - - ENGL 104 3 F 0 0 15 28 28 Grade Pts/15 Hours = 1.87 GPA Probation: Overall GPA less than 2.00 Major GPA less than 2.00 Warning: Semester GPA less than 2.00, but overall and major GPA 2.00 or above Removal from College: -8 grade points in major or overall Two consecutive semesters below a 2.0 Failure to meet terms of probation

  10. PROBATION LETTER • May 19, 2010 • Student Name, • Your academic performance has not met the standards required by the College of Science (overall and major GPA of 2.00 cumulatively and for each semester). Therefore, you are being placed on academic probation (http://student-rules.tamu.edu/rule12) and will be given one additional semester to comply with the above standards. • The terms of your probation are: • No unexcused absences • Follow courses in your declared major • Complete at least one course in your major if you have a grade point deficiency in the major GPA (if you are unsure what constitutes as a major course, contact me or your advisor) • Complete 12 hours in the fall or spring or at least 4-8 hours in the summer (unless you have extenuating circumstances I have approved) • Grade Point DeficiencyProbation • -2 GP’s overall C +2 GP’s overall • 0 GP’s in Major C +0 GP’s in Major • Biology majors must earn C’s in 111 and 112 before taking more advanced courses. Mathematics and Physics majors must earn C’s in all lower division • courses before taking more advanced courses. • The Student Counseling Service offers assistance for students on Academic Probation. Please visit their website (http://scs.tamu.edu/) and take • advantage of any programs that might assist you. • Failure to meet the outlined terms of your probation stated above can result in your removal from the College of Science and possibly the • University. Please contact me if you have any questions at 979.845.7362. • Sincerely, • Timothy P. Scott, Ph.D. • Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs

  11. VIOLATION (CLOSET MAJOR)) CURRICULUM VIOLATION (CLOSET MAJOR) - Students must register for courses that follow the degree program of their declared major to prevent a registration block FALL SEMESTER 2012 ADMITTED PROGRAM: SCIENCE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE MAJOR: BIOLOGY MATH-151 ENGINEERING MATH I IP ( 4.0) 0.0 MLSC-121 FIRST YEAR BASIC I IP ( 2.0) 0.0 CHEM-107 GEN CHEM FOR ENGINEERS IP ( 4.0) 0.0 ASTR-101 BASIC ASTRONOMY IP ( 3.0) 0.0 KINE-199 YOGA-BEGINNING IP ( 1.0) 0.0

  12. DISTINGUISHED STUDENT AND DEANS HONOR ROLL DISTINGUISHED STUDENT 3.50 - 3.74 on 15 graded hrs. DEANS HONOR ROLL 3.75 - 4.00 on 15 graded hrs. Not eligible due to number of graded hours

  13. HONORS IN SCIENCE http://www.science.tamu.edu/files/pdf/1112_CLSC_Undergrad_HonorsProgram.pdf • Course Requirements (28 hours): • 16 hrs. honors courses in the College, but not in the major (100-200 level) • 6 hrs. honors in the 300 level or higher courses, from any department at TAMU. • 6 hrs. of 491H (Research) in major • Qualified AP and graduate courses may be used • Grade Requirements: • A cumulative GPA of at least a 3.5 • A GPA of at least 3.25 and no grade lower than a B in the above required honors hours • No grade of F* (F earned due to cheating) on the transcript

  14. DEPARTMENTS IN THE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE Biology Director: Christine Farris cfarris@mail.bio.tamu.edu Advisors:Tara Hardin thardin@mail.bio.tamu.edu Clint Crampton ccrampton@mail.bio.tamu.edu Vanessa Nordell vnordell@mail.bio.tamu.edu Laura Hlavinka lhlavinka@mail.bio.tamu.edu Telephone: (979) 845-3116 Advising Office: 107 Butler Hall

  15. DEPARTMENTS IN THE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE Chemistry Advisors: Dr. Holly Gaede hgaede@mail.chem.tamu.edu Dr. Joe Mawk mawk@mail.chem.tamu.edu Dr. Christine Mullen cmullen@mail.chem.tamu.edu Office Associate:Marylin Warren warren@mail.chem.tamu.edu Telephone: (979) 845-0520 Main Advising Office: 104 Chemistry Bldg.

  16. DEPARTMENTS IN THE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE Math Advisors: Donna Hoffman donna.hoffman@math.tamu.edu Dr. Mila Mogilevsky mogilevs@math.tamu.edu Dr. Michael Stecher mike.stecher@math.tamu.edu Ben Aurispa baurispa@math.tamu.edu Heather Ramsey ramsey@math.tamu.edu Director of Honors Dr. Sue Geller Program in Math: geller@math.tamu.edu Telephone: (979) 862-4306 Advising Office: 605 Blocker

  17. DEPARTMENTS IN THE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE Physics Advisors: Sandi Smith smiths@physics.tamu.edu Sherree Kessler skessler@physics.tamu.edu Telephone: (979) 845-7738 Advising Office: 156 Mitchell Physics Bldg.

  18. ADVISING – BUILDING LOCATIONS Mitchell Physics Bldg. Blocker Bldg. Chemistry Bldg. Butler Hall

  19. Become a teacher Change lives A collaborative effort to recruit and prepare the best and brightest students to become math and science teachers. Complete your bachelor’s degree and earn your secondary teaching certificate with no additional hours Learn in public schools with master teacher mentorship Access to scholarships and grants Criminal History Check Required SCEN 201 – Special Topics in Math and Science Education Wednesday Section 501 3:00 – 3:50 pm (BLOC 169) Thursday Section 502 4:10 – 5:00pm (BLOC 457) For more information, please contact: Jennifer Whitfield Program Coordinator 517 Blocker Building 862-4478 jwhitfld@math.tamu.edu

  20. OTHER CAMPUS RESOURCES • Certification of Dependency Form • Classroom Communication Concerns • Peer Academic Services – Free Tutoring • How to obtain Grade Distribution Reports • Important websites: Student Counseling Service Disability Services Office of Professional School Advising Career Center/Internship Programs Study Abroad Excess Credit Hours Tuition Rebate And more…

More Related