可靠的网赌平台 Department of Biological Sciences Receives $432K Grant
Funding will be utilized for enhancing curriculum and equipment
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The Department of Biological Sciences offers the Bachelor of Science in Biology. 这个学位的设计是为了满足学生的各种职业目标的需求. Many of our students intend to enter professional programs in medicine, physician’s assistant, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, 在完成可靠的网赌平台的学士学位后进行物理治疗或职业治疗. Others plan to attend graduate school or pursue employment in one of the biology sub-disciplines such as cellular and molecular biology, microbiology, botany, zoology, physiology, or ecology. 另一部分学生对野生动物生物学的应用生物学领域感兴趣, fisheries, or forestry. 有关生物学毕业生广泛的职业选择的更多信息，请参阅 this article.
Beyond the Classroom
Biological Science Organization
BSO是一个以学生为主导的组织，其目标是组织一个对生物科学任何领域感兴趣的多样化和互动的学生团体. We offer social activities, volunteer opportunities, and guest lectures of various backgrounds talk about their work. 我们没有GPA要求，并且对所有对生物科学感兴趣的专业的学生开放!
For more information, contact one of our faculty sponsors: Dr. Cheri Bardales or Dr. Susan Bowers.
For more information, contact one of our faculty sponsors: Dr. Cheri Bardales or Dr. Susan Bowers.
Premed Advisory
The Premed Advisory Board is a committee of faculty from Biology, Chemistry, and Psychology that helps guide premed majors through their crucial years at 可靠的网赌平台. 委员会与路易斯安那州及周边各州的医学院保持着开放的沟通渠道，以便为我们在路易斯安那州的专业提供最好的建议. 它还写推荐信，帮助学生找到实习和服务机会，这些机会将提供经验，有助于在毕业时建立强有力的申请.
Undergraduate Research
参与本科生研究不仅给你提供了发现新事物和提出以前没有人问过的问题的机会, it also provides you the chance to:
- learn new skills and techniques that will be useful in your future career
- meet new people who share the same research interests as you
- travel to conferences to present your findings and learn what others have found
- add valuable content to your resumes and applications
- 和你最喜欢的教授一起工作，给他们写推荐信的理由
- earn credit toward your degree
How to get involved:
在可靠的网赌平台的大多数生物学课程中，您将接触到较小的研究项目, but the best ways to get intensive, 通过参加BIOL 3990或参加初级研讨会/高级项目课程序列获得指导研究经验. In all of these you will be paired with a faculty mentor, develop a research proposal, 然后在你选择的教员的指导和鼓励下进行你的研究.
What if my research costs money?
That is not a problem! The department has funds specifically set aside to support its student researchers. To receive research funding, 你将对你的研究计划做一个简短的介绍，委员会将根据具体情况分配资金. 如果这听起来很可怕，请记住，你的导师会陪伴你走好每一步! You can also apply for funds to pay for your travel to present at conferences!
新:从2022 - 2023学年开始，您还可以申请我们的暑期本科生研究经验(SURE)，这为您提供了在夏季专注于自己的研究并获得暑期工作的机会!
How can I present or publish my research once i'm finished?
There are so many ways! 你和你的导师可以找一本你所在领域的期刊或会议，或者你可以参加 Scholar Day at A or publish in The Oak Leaf right here on campus.
To learn more about any of these opportunities, please feel free to email the chair of the department, Dr. Nate Sammons.
Internships
新的实习机会会定期发布，因为教师们知道当前的空缺.
Student Learning Support
Are you falling behind in one or your classes? Or wanting to stay on top of all your exams, papers, and projects? 我们强烈建议你利用课堂之外的许多方式来获得帮助:
Take advantage of your Supplemental Instructor (SI)
一些最具挑战性的课程被分配了一个SI来帮助学生完成最具挑战性的内容. These are students who have previously taken the course, did exceptionally well, and then are paid to sit through the course again and help students when they need. SI通常每周有几次复习课，并且有固定的办公时间，你可以顺便去寻求更多的帮助.
Go to tutoring
We offer face to face as well as online tutoring free of cost. The schedule is linked here. Schedule a time and watch your grades go up!
Visit the Writing Center
Before that big (or little) paper is due, make sure to submit it to the Writing Center for review. They have trained consultants who will read over your work, ask questions, 并为你提供令人惊叹的反馈，让你接受培训，开始使用编辑器. 从编辑那里寻求帮助将是一种实践，你会希望在你的职业生涯中继续，因为你提交的手稿出版, so please get in the practice now! Plus, your grades will reflect your commitment to produce your best work!
Take advantage of your Supplemental Instructor (SI)
一些最具挑战性的课程被分配了一个SI来帮助学生完成最具挑战性的内容. These are students who have previously taken the course, did exceptionally well, and then are paid to sit through the course again and help students when they need. SI通常每周有几次复习课，并且有固定的办公时间，你可以顺便去寻求更多的帮助.
Go to tutoring
We offer face to face as well as online tutoring free of cost. The schedule is linked here. Schedule a time and watch your grades go up!
Visit the Writing Center
Before that big (or little) paper is due, make sure to submit it to the Writing Center for review. They have trained consultants who will read over your work, ask questions, 并为你提供令人惊叹的反馈，让你接受培训，开始使用编辑器. 从编辑那里寻求帮助将是一种实践，你会希望在你的职业生涯中继续，因为你提交的手稿出版, so please get in the practice now! Plus, your grades will reflect your commitment to produce your best work!
Student employment
Want to make some money and also build your resume? Consider applying for one of the paid positions we offer our students. Hours worked each week are flexible and you get to set your schedule!
Student Worker
在这些职位上工作的学生做了很多部门的日常维护工作. This includes assisting Jamie Holmes in miscellaneous activities, maintaining clean lab and lecture spaces, caring for the live animal collection, working in the greenhouse, or assisting with lab preparation.
Supplemental Instructor
这些职位参加他们被分配的班级的讲座，然后为该班的学生开展复习活动. 每周通常有两次复习课和几个办公时间，在那里你将帮助需要额外帮助的学生.
Tutor
Tutors are hired based on the breadth and success of coursework they have completed. We prefer to hire tutors who can help with a large range of classes and topics. 每个学期你都要注明你什么时候有空，你的时间表也会公布给任何需要你帮助的人.
Student Worker
在这些职位上工作的学生做了很多部门的日常维护工作. This includes assisting Jamie Holmes in miscellaneous activities, maintaining clean lab and lecture spaces, caring for the live animal collection, working in the greenhouse, or assisting with lab preparation.
Supplemental Instructor
这些职位参加他们被分配的班级的讲座，然后为该班的学生开展复习活动. 每周通常有两次复习课和几个办公时间，在那里你将帮助需要额外帮助的学生.
Tutor
Tutors are hired based on the breadth and success of coursework they have completed. We prefer to hire tutors who can help with a large range of classes and topics. 每个学期你都要注明你什么时候有空，你的时间表也会公布给任何需要你帮助的人.
Check out our newest concentration: Zoo Science!
In partnership with the Alexandria Zoo, 可靠的网赌平台提供了南方唯一的学生可以获得现实世界的项目之一, on-site zoo animal experience in an AZA-accredited zoo setting. The Zoo Sciences concentration provides the expertise necessary for a rewarding career with a zoo, aquarium, nature preserve, or in captive animal care and management programs. Click here for more information.
Degree Audit Zoo Science
Degree audit
General Education Requirements
See list of approved courses in the General Education section of the catalog.
English Composition
- ENGL 1001 - English Composition I Credits: 3
- ENGL 1002 - English Composition II Credits: 3
Total Credits: 6
Social Sciences
- General Education Social Sciences Credits: 6
Total Credits: 6
Mathematics
- MATH 1021 - College Algebra Credits: 3
- MATH 1022 - Plane Trigonometry Credits: 3
Total Credits: 6
Natural Sciences
ACT数学分数低于23分的学生必须在参加CHEM 1201之前完成Math 1021.
- CHEM 1201 - General Chemistry I Credits: 3
- CHEM 1202 - General Chemistry II Credits: 3
- PHYS 2001 - General Physics I Credits: 3
Total Credits: 9
Humanities
- General Education CMST Credits: 3
- General Education Humanities Credits: 6
Total Credits: 9
Fine Arts
- General Education Fine Arts Credits: 3 (fine arts, music, theatre)
Total Credits: 3
Total Credits: 39
Major Requirements
- BIOL 1201 - Biology for Science Majors I Credits: 4
- BIOL 1202 - Biology for Science Majors II Credits: 4
- BIOL 2051 - General Microbiology Credits: 4
- BIOL 2153 - Genetics Credits: 4
- BIOL 3150 OR BIOL 3152 OR BIOL 3500 OR BIOL 4154 Credits: 4
- BIOL 3160 - Survey of the Plant Kingdom Credits: 4
- BIOL 4000 - Senior Seminar Credits: 1
- Area of Concentration: Credits: 30
Total Credits: 55
Required Courses (26-27) + Elective Courses (3-4)
- BIOL 1501 - Introduction to Zoo Science Credits: 3
- BIOL 1502 - Zoo Keeping Techniques Credits: 4
- BIOL 3040 - Evolution Credits: 3
- BIOL 3540 - Zoo Animal Husbandry Credits: 3
- BIOL 3541 - Zoo Animal Training Credits: 3
- BIOL 3500 – Natural History of the Vertebrates Credits: 4
- BIOL 4015 - Conservation Biology OR BIOL 4253 - Principles of Ecology Credits: 3-4
- BIOL 4540 - Zoo Animal Health Credits: 3
·从以下列表中选择三到四个小时的选修课程:BIOL 2031, BIOL 3001, BIOL 3123, BIOL 3150, BIOL 3542, BIOL 3901, BIOL 3990, BIOL 4015, BIOL 4041, BIOL 4154, BIOL 4191, BIOL 4253, BIOL 4545, PSYC 4036.
Total Credits: 30
Additional Requirements
- CHEM 1301 - General Chemistry Laboratory I Credits: 1
- CHEM 1302 - General Chemistry Laboratory II Credits: 1
- CHEM 3060 - Organic Chemistry Concepts Credits: 3
- BIOL 2201 – Introductory Statistics for Biological Sciences Credits: 3
- BIOL 2202 – Scientific Inquiry Credits: 3
- BIOL 1000 - Orientation to Biological Sciences Credits: 1
Total Credits: 12
