Transcript Master Plan 2011

Biology Major
Academic Advising
Aims of this Session…
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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?
• 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
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
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)
Requirements for the Biology Majors
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Biol 120/121 and 122/123 (8)
Biol 222/223 or Biol 224/225 or Biol 226/227 (4)
Biol 319/322 or Biol 327 (4)
Biol 315 (4.5 h) or Biol 430 (3 h)
Electives to reach 36 or 48 hrs.
• Select electives in consultation with your advisor
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
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
What should I have completed during…
First Year
• Biol 120 & 121, 122 & 123
• Approx. 30 total credit
hours
• Many start on:
• Chemistry
• Math
Second Year
• Biol 222 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
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
Graduation Reality
• Four year degree path
Graduation Reality
• Four year degree path
iCAP
Degree Audit for your major
“What if” Audit
TopNet
• Student Services
iCAP (Interactive Degree
Audit)
iCAP
iCAP
Tips for Academic Success
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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
Registration
• Seniors, Post-baccalaureate
and Graduate Students
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November 4
November 5
November 6
A-F
G–N
O-Z
• Special Groups
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November 7
Tier 1 Special Groups:
Students with disabilities (physical, deaf,
visual disabilities only), Forensics Team,
active duty military students, studentathletes, 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
Biology Advising Center
TCNW Room 203
270-745-2638
[email protected]