Welcome to the Biology Department Saint Louis University

1. Welcome to the Biology Department Saint Louis University General Information Session The New Advising/Mentoring Program Biology Degrees Offered Degree Programs Choosing the right degree Careers for Biology Majors

2. Academic Advisingand Mentoringfor Biology Majors Guidelines for Students Fall 2007

3. Academic Advising & Biology Mentoringfor Second-Year Students – Still Deciding • Attend Biology Academic PlanningSession--all second-year students interested in biology are welcome. • Information sessions will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 10 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. or 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. in MW 142 • Learn about requirements for the biology major, course offerings in biology, research and internship opportunities, and career options for biologists • Meet with your Academic Advisor to plan course schedule and obtain Registration PIN • Register for your spring 2008 courses through Banner (registration for second-year students begins Nov. 19)

4. Academic Advising & Biology Mentoringfor Sophomores who have Declared a Biology Major • Meet with your Academic Advisor and complete the first part of the Registration Worksheet (bright orange form) • Meet with your Faculty Mentor (Biology Department) to discuss your career goals, interests in biology, and appropriate courses. Complete the second part of the Registration Worksheet with your Faculty Mentor. • Meet with your Academic Advisor to discuss your course schedule for spring 2008. You will receive a registration PIN at this time. • Register for spring 2008 courses in Banner. (Registration for sophomores begins Nov. 19.)

5. Biology The Study of Life Degree Options for the Interested Student

6. Degrees Offered by the Department of Biology Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science Minor

7. B.A. Degree Bachelor of Arts Degree Freshman Year Prerequisites for the Major: BIOL 104: Principles of Biology I BIOL 106: Principles of Biology II CHEM 163/5: Introduction to Chemistry I (lecture + lab) CHEM 164/6: Introduction to Chemistry II (lecture + lab) Completion of these courses with a C- or higher grade and an average of 2.0 or higher is required before taking any upper division biology course.

8. B.A. Degree Required Upper Division Biology Courses Sophomore Year BIOL 302: Cellular Biochemistry & Molecular Biology* BIOL 304: Cell Structure & Function* Junior and Senior Years BIOL 303: Principles of Genetics BIOL 301: Evolutionary Biology Plus: one upper division plant biology course: BIOL 326, 328, 349, 404, 409, 421, 433, or 476 Plant course will count as an upper division elective for the biology degree. * Note: Sophomore course sequence is BIOL 302 & 304

9. B.A. Degree Upper Division Biology Elective Courses (13 credits) One upper division biology course must have a laboratory or the student can take BIOL 498: Advanced Independent Study (Research) for 1 credit. Required B.A. Related Courses: CHEM 342/344 Principles of Organic Chemistry I (3/1) CHEM 343/345 Principles of Organic Chemistry II (3/1) MATH 141: Precalculus (3)

10. B.A. Degree Recommended B.A. Related Courses: PHYS 131/132: Physics I (3/1) PHYS 133/134: Physics II (3/1) MATH 142: Calculus I (4) Statistics, e.g., RMET 410: Introduction to Inferential Statistics (3) In accordance with the College of Arts & Sciences graduation requirements, a student must obtain at least a 2.00/4.00 overall grade point average in all chemistry, mathematics, statistics, physics, other appropriate sciences, and upper division biology courses that are required for the B.A. major degree program.

11. B.A. Degree Typical Course of Study Bachelor of Arts, Biology

12. B.A. Degree Your Biology Department Mentor can help you with your Career Goals Freshman Year Fall Semester Spring Semester

13. B.A. Degree Your Biology Department Mentor can help you choose elective courses to meet your Career Goals Sophomore Year Fall Semester Spring Semester

14. B.A. Degree Your Biology Department Mentor can help you choose elective courses to meet your Career Goals Junior Year Fall Semester Spring Semester

15. B.A. Degree Your Biology Department Mentor can help you choose elective courses to meet your Career Goals SeniorYear Fall Semester Spring Semester

16. B.Sc. Degree Bachelor of Science Degree Freshman Year Prerequisites for the Major: BIOL 104: Principles of Biology I BIOL 106: Principles of Biology II CHEM 163/5: Introduction to Chemistry I (lecture + lab) CHEM 164/6: Introduction to Chemistry II (lecture + lab) Completion of these courses with a C- or higher grade and an average of 2.0 or higher is required before taking any upper division biology course.

17. B.Sc. Degree Required Upper Division Biology Courses Sophomore Year BIOL 302: Cellular Biochemistry & Molecular Biology* BIOL 304: Cell Structure & Function* Junior and Senior Years BIOL 303: Principles of Genetics BIOL 301: Evolutionary Biology Plus: one upper division plant biology course: BIOL 326, 328, 349, 404, 409, 421, 433, or 476 Plant course will count as an upper division elective for the biology degree. * Note: Sophomore course sequence is BIOL 302 & 304

18. B.Sc. Degree Group C: Cellular, Molecular, Physiological, Morphological, & Develpmental Biology (10 credits) Choose from the following list: 306 Cell Lab 447 Electron Microscopy 310 Genetics Lab 450 Introductory Endocrinology 312 Experimental Cell Biol. 451 Behavioral Endocrinology 342 Comparative Anatomy 454 Human Cellular Physiology 344 Embryology 455 Biology of Aging 346 Gen. Physiology 460 Developmental Biology 347 Gen. Physiology Lab 461 Developmental Biol. Lab 349 Plant Physiology 463 Immunobiology 402 Vertebrate Reproductive 464 Microbiology 415 Nerve Cell Mechanisms 465 Microbiology Lab 441 Comparative Animal Physiology 470 Molecular Biology 444 Vertebrate Histology 476 Plant Biochemistry 446 Exercise Physiology

19. B.Sc. Degree Group D: Ecology, Evolutionary & Systematic Biology (10 credits) Choose from the following list: 322 Biology of Invertebrates 432 Cave Biology 326 Biology of Plants & Fungi 433 Spring Flora of the Ozarks 328 Ethnobotany 434 Systematic Biology 401 Sex, Evolution & Behavior 435 Biology of Parasitic Organisms 404 Polination Biology 436 Animal Behavior 406 Structure & Function of Ecosystems 437 Animal Behavior Lab 409 Plant Ecology 438 Biology of Mammals 410 Natural History of Vertebrates 440 Applied Ecology 420 Aquatic Ecology 445 Ecological Risk Assessment 421 Biology & Classification of Orchids 448 Conservation Biology 424 General & Medical Entomology 467 Population Biology 426 Biology of Amphibians & Reptiles 468 Landscape Ecology 428 Biology of Fishes 475 General Ecology 431 Biology of Birds

20. B.Sc. Degree Laboratory Experience: Three Laboratory Eperiences are required. Choose at least one (1) lab experience from the Cellular, Molecular group and at least one (1) lab experience from the Ecology, Evolutionary and Systematic Biology group. The third laboratory experience can be from either group Required B.Sc. Related Courses: CHEM 342/344 Principles of Organic Chemistry I (3/1) CHEM 343/345 Principles of Organic Chemistry II (3/1) MATH 142: Calculus I (4) PHYS 131: Physics I (3) PHYS 133: Physics II (3) Statistics course (RMET 410, PSY 306, or BIOL 479 (3-4)

21. B.Sc. Degree Recommended B.Sc. Related Courses: PHYS 133: Physics I Lab (1) PHYS 134: Physics II Lab (1) MATH 143: Calculus II (4) In accordance with the College of Arts & Sciences graduation requirements, a student must obtain at least a 2.00/4.00 overall grade point average in all chemistry, mathematics, statistics, physics, other appropriate sciences, and upper division biology courses that are required for the B.A. major degree program.

22. B.Sc. Degree Typical Course of Study Bachelor of Science, Biology

23. B.Sc. Degree Your Biology Department Mentor can help you with your Career Goals Freshman Year Fall Semester Spring Semester

24. B.Sc. Degree Your Biology Department Mentor can help you choose elective courses to meet your Career Goals Sophomore Year Fall Semester Spring Semester

25. B.Sc. Degree Your Biology Department Mentor can help you choose elective courses to meet your Career Goals Junior Year Fall Semester Spring Semester

26. B.Sc. Degree Your Biology Department Mentor can help you choose elective courses to meet your Career Goals Senior Year Fall Semester Spring Semester

27. Minor Biology Minor Required Courses: BIOL 104 Principles of Biology I BIOL 106 Principles of Biology II CHEM 163/165 Introduction to Chemistry I CHEM 164/166 Introduction to Chemistry II Completion of these courses with a grade of C- or higher and an average of “C” (2.0/4.0) or better is required before advancing to upper division biology courses!

28. Minor Upper Division Biology Courses (BIOL 300/400 level): 12 credits Typically 3 or 4 upper division biology course at the 300 and 400 level will meet the 12 credit minimum for a minor. Before enrolling in any upper division biology course check for prerequisites. Your Biology Department Mentor can help you choose elective courses to meet your Career Goals

29. Which degree? B.A. or B.Sc. B.A. degree: A&S coursesBiology courses 51-63 hrs Upper division bio 25hrs 1 bio lab, 4 chem, pre-calculus B.Sc. degree: A&S coursesBiology courses 48-57 hrs Upper division bio 35hrs 3 bio labs, 4 chem, calculus, 2 physics, stat, Senior Inquiry

30. Which degree BA or BSc? B.A.: Less science. More Theology, Philosophy, Literature, Language - Easier to double major B.Sc.: More Bio, Phys, Math, more labs, Research opportunity Best for graduate school (M.S., Ph.D.)

31. Certificate in Conservation and Biodiversity For students interested in careers in Conservation, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science. Requirements: 21 credit hrs including: Ecology, Conservation Biology, Conservation Internship, Biology electives (5 hrs), Interdisciplinary courses (6 hrs) For more information: Contact Dr. Valone

32. Reis Biological Station SLU field station in the Ozarks Offer summer courses (3 weeks late May – early June). Examples: Cave Biology, Spring Flora of the Ozarks, Aquatic Biology. For more information: Dr. Valone