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Biology Major

Biology Major. Academic Advising. Aims of this Session …. Requirements for Graduation Requirements of the Biology Majors Progress toward Graduation Answer any Scheduling Questions for Next Semester Release your Advisement Hold. Advising. Who has to be advised?

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Biology Major

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  1. Biology Major Academic Advising

  2. Aims of this Session… Requirements for Graduation Requirements of the Biology Majors Progress toward Graduation Answer any Scheduling Questions for Next Semester Release your Advisement Hold

  3. Advising Who has to be advised? What can an advisor do for me? How do I find out who my advisor is? • TopNet, Student Services, Registration, View Advisor Information Advisor Expectations

  4. The ABCs of Grades A, B, C, D, F… Fn, W? Grade requirement for Biology majors • “C” or better Academic Standing • Minimum 2.0 GPA for Biology Majors Financial Aid and Grades

  5. Requirements for Graduation 120 Credit Hours; 42 must be 300 or 400 level Major in Biology • 36 Credit hrs. (#617) requires a minor (18 hours) • 48 Credit hrs. (#525) no minor required Major in Medical Technology (#582) Major in Biochemistry (#519) General Education; 44-45 credit hours • Really 36 Hours (double dip the Math and Science)

  6. Requirements for the Biology Majors Biol120/121 and 122/123 (8) Biol 222/223 orBiol224/225 orBiol226/227 (4) Biol 319/322 orBiol 327 (4) Biol315 (4.5 h) orBiol 430 (3 h) Electives to reach 36 or 48 hrs. • Select electives in consultation with your advisor

  7. Required Supporting Courses Math 116 and 117, or higher (special section(s) of 136 for biology majors) Phys 231/232 or 255/256 Chem 120/121, and Two of the following: Agro 350, 452, 454, 455 & 456, 457 & 458, Biol 283, Chem 222/223, Chem 314 or Chem 340/341, Chem 330, CIS 343, CIS 226 or CS 226 or CS 230, Geog 316, Geog 317, Geog 415, Geog 417, Math 136, Math 137, Math 305, Math 307, Phys 332/233 or Phys 265/266, Socl 302. Required for most health professions

  8. General Education Cat. A (Org./Comm.) Eng 100, Eng 300, Comm 145 or 161, Foreign Lang. (102) Cat. B (Humanities) Eng 200, + 6 hours Cat. C (Soc./Beh. Sci.) Hist 119 or 120, + 6 hrs Cat. D (Math & Sci.) Double dip from Major and/or Minor Cat. E (Culture) 3 credit hours Cat. F (Health) 2 credit hours

  9. What should I have completed during… • Second Year • Biol222 or 224 or 226 (+lab) • Biol 300-level required selection • Supporting Courses (chemistry, math, physics) • Continue to work on General Education courses • Approx. 60 total credit hours First Year Biol 120 & 121, 122 & 123 Approx. 30 total credit hours Many start on: • Chemistry • Math

  10. Graduation Reality Minimum of 120 hours needed 12 hour minimum to be full time • BUT… 12 hours X 8 semester = 96 hours 15 hrs/semester = 120 hours in 4 years • Or winter and summer hours can be taken to supplement spring and fall classes Four year degree path

  11. Graduation Reality Four year degree path

  12. Graduation Reality Four year degree path

  13. iCAP Degree Audit for your major “What if” Audit TopNet • Student Services • iCAP (Interactive Degree Audit)

  14. iCAP

  15. iCAP

  16. Tips for Academic Success Attend class, Participate, Be timely Get Help Early Be Involved, Stay Healthy & Have Fun Know the Student Conduct Code Life long learning • Internships, Jobs, Study Abroad

  17. Registration • Seniors, Post-baccalaureate and Graduate Students • November 4       A - F • November 5       G – N • November 6 O - Z • Special Groups • November 7       Tier 1 Special Groups: Students with disabilities (physical, deaf, visual disabilities only), Forensics Team, active duty military students, student-athletes, Big Red mascot(s) • November 8       Tier 2 Special Groups: Honors College students, Gatton Academy students, WKU Finish students, Marching Band, cheerleaders, Dance Team, student athletic trainers and managers, freshman and sophomore participants in TRIO’s Student Support Services • Juniors (60 – 89 earned hours) • November 11    A - F • November 12    G - N • November 13    O – Z • Sophomores (30 – 59 earned hours) • November 14    A - F • November 15    G - N • November 18    O – Z • Returning Freshmen (0 – 29 earned hours) • November 19    A – F • November 20    G – N • November 21    O - Z

  18. Biology Advising Center TCNW Room 203 270-745-2638 Biology.advising@wku.edu

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