Welcome Class of 2017!

Prof. Tom Jack

Biology Department Info Session

http://www.ents-bbs.org/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=780&start=10

To cover today

1. Beginning your study of Biology

2. First year course selection

3. Overview of Major

4. Bio Foreign Studies Program (FSP)

5. Research Opportunities

6. Q & A

Beginning your study of BiologySeveral 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 InheritanceBio 15 – Genetic Variation and EvolutionBio 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 22-30 on Biology Placement/Advisory Test2) score of 5 on the AP Biology Test3) score of 5 on the AP Chemistry Test4) 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) < 14002) 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 galleryToday (Thursday) – 5:15-6:15Tomorrow (Friday) – 8-9 AM

10:30-11:30 AM

Questions about Biology placement?

13F: 10A Biological Approaches to Global Challenges (McClung, McPeek)

Bio 11Science 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 Coursesall have labs

Bio 13 Gene Expression & Inheritance

Bio 15 Genetic Variation & Evolution

Bio 16 Ecology

Bickel SchallerGladfelter Smith

Dolph

Griffin

Irwin

Zhaxybayeva

Ayres

Bio 11 10A

McClung McPeekno cap

Bio 11 10 JackPeartno cap

Bio 11 10GrotzTaylorno cap

Bio/Chem 8 10A

Sloboda/Kullcap: 80

Bio/Chem 9 10A

Sloboda/Kullcap: 80

Bio 12 CELL9L Gladfelter,

Smithcap: 120

Bio 13 GENETICS

9L Dolph/Griffincap: 140

Bio 12 CELL9L Bickel,

Schallercap: ~120

Bio 13 GENETICS10 Bergercap: 140

Bio 16 ECOLOGY10 Irwin

no cap

Bio 15EVOLUTION

11 Zhaxybayeva

cap: 80

Bio 16 ECOLOGY10 Ayres

no cap

Fall Winter

Bio 11, 8/9 and Foundation courses this yearSpring Summer

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Biology Major

Quantitative: one course from: COSC 1 or 5; MATH 4, 8 or above; EARS 17, ENGS 20

or BIO 29See ORC for MATH 10 “equivalents”

FOUNDATION COURSESThree from Bio 12, 13, 15, 16

AREA OF CONCENTRATIONSeven 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 MajorBut AOCs are very flexible

These are just examples! You may come up with something different…

Behavior and NeurobiologyBiochemistryCell Biology

DevelopmentEcology

Evolutionary EcologyGenetics

Genomics, Bioinformatics and Computational BiologyHuman Biology

Molecular EcologyMolecular EvolutionMolecular Genetics

PaleobiologyPhysiology and Organismal Biology

Plant Molecular BiologySecondary Education

FSP

W term

Tropical Bio

Take Bio 16 F or SThis year if possible

(but MOST important: make the right course choices to begin your Bio program!)

Costa Ricatropical forests

& freshwater ecosystems

Little Cayman Islandcoral 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?http://www.dartmouth.edu/~biology/undergrad/research/dartmouth.html

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: http://dartmouth.edu/biology/

Geisel School of Medicine Departments: http://geiselmed.dartmouth.edu/research/

• Biochemistry• Genetics• Microbiology and Immunology• Pharmacology and Toxicology• Physiology

If you see something interesting, contact the professor by email to meet and ask about research opportunities

Most faculty LOVE to talk about their research!

Independent Study / Honorsfor Biology Majors

Bio 95-97 research in Med School labs is possible(but requires a Biology Faculty sponsor)

Bio 95 - Independent StudyBio 96 - Independent StudyBio 97 - Honors Research

FAQs

What does AP credit in Biology mean?

Bio/Chem 8/9 10A (Sloboda, Kull)Bio 11 10 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

NoYou 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 ?http://dartmouth.edu/biology/

Who can serve as my Biology advisor and help me think about my area of concentration?

Introductions

Questions?