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Welcome Class of 2013!

September 18, 2009

Elizabeth F. SmithBiology Undergraduate Committee

Biology Department Information Session

Today’s Agenda

1. Overview of Major2. Thinking about 1st year course

selection3. Research Opportunities4. Q & A

Biology Major

PREREQUISITESBio 11

Chem 5-6 (or equivalent)One course from:

COSC 5, MATH 4, 8 (or above), ENGS 10 or BIO 29

FOUNDATION COURSESThree from among Bio 12-16

AREA OF CONCENTRATIONSix additional courses (Bio 12-97)

09F: Life Through Compound Eyes (Berger, Ayres)

09F: Cooperation & Conflict in Biological Systems (Bickel, Calsbeek)

10W: Biology in the News (Dietrich, McPeek)

10S: LUCA, the Last Universal Common Ancestor (Peterson, Sloboda)

Bio 11The Science of Life

Biology, like all of science, is a problem-solving endeavor. This course introduces students to a major problem in biology, and considers it from many different perspectives, viewpoints and biological levels of organization. Along the way, students are

exposed to many of the major concepts in biology, from molecules to ecosystems. Each offering will address a different major

problem.Open to all students. Dist: SCI.

Bio 11 is a required prerequisite for ALL Foundation Courses-no exceptions

Foundation Courses

Bio 12 Cell Structure & Function

Bio 13 Gene Expression & Inheritance

Bio 14 Physiology

Bio 15 Genetic Variation and Evolution

Bio 16 Ecology

Area of Concentration

In consultation with your Biology Advisor,construct your Area of Concentration

by selecting six additional courses that interest you

May count up to two advanced courses from other departments toward the Biology major that are appropriate for your area of

concentration

One Biology Major“Infinite”Areas of

ConcentrationThese are only examples! You may come up with something

different…Behavior and Neurobiology

BiochemistryCell Biology

DevelopmentEcology

Evolutionary EcologyGenetics

Genomics, Bioinformatics and Computational BiologyHuman Biology

Molecular EcologyMolecular EvolutionMolecular Genetics

PaleobiologyPhysiology and Organismal Biology

Plant Molecular BiologySecondary Education

Planning the curriculum for your first year

Math 3 Chem 5 Chem 6 (09F, 10W) (09F, 10W) (10S)

Bio 11(09F, 10W, 10S)

Foundation Courses

Bio 11 (10)Berger / Ayres

Bio 11 (10A)Dietrich / McPeek

Bio 11 (10A)Peterson / Sloboda

Bio 11 (10A)Bickel / Calsbeek

Bio 12: Cell(9L)Smith

Bio 13: Genes(9L)

Lambie

Bio 12: Cell(9L)Smith

Bio 16: Ecology(10)Irwin

Bio 14: Physiology

(10)Velez

Bio 16: Ecology(10)

Cottingham

Bio 15: Gen. Var. Evol. (11)Kern

Fall Winter Spring

Bio 11 and Foundation Course offerings this year

FSP in Biology

winter term

Tropical Biology Program

Take Bio 11 in the Fall or WinterBio 16 in the Spring

Costa Ricatropical forests

& freshwater ecosystems

Little Cayman Islandcoral reef

ecosystems

“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?

Formal Opportunities:•WISP (1st year women)•Howard Hughes Fellowship Program (sophomores)•http://www.dartmouth.edu/~hhmi/index.html

•Presidential Scholars (juniors)•Independent Study (juniors, seniors)•Honors Research (seniors)

Less formal Opportunities:•Work-study•Paid research intern•Volunteer

How do I find out about research labs?

Biology department website: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~biology/

Med School departments: http://dms.dartmouth.edu/research/basic.shtml

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

If you read about something that sounds interesting to you, contact the professor by blitz to find out more and inquire about

undergraduate 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I get for AP credit in Biology?Unspecified Course Credit (Bio 000)

No credit toward Biology major or minor

If I want to take a Biology course this Fall, what are my options?

Bio 1110: Life Through Compound Eyes (Berger, Ayres)

10A: Cooperation & Conflict in Biological Systems (Bickel, Calsbeek)(counts toward Biology major, prerequisite for all Foundation Courses)

Bio 211: Human Biology (Witters)

does NOT count toward Biology major or as prerequisite for Foundation Courses

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to take the Foundation Courses in a specific order?No

Bio 12-16 may be taken in ANY order

Do I need to take ALL three Foundation Courses BEFORE

starting the courses for my area of concentration?No

However, when planning your schedule,be aware that each intermediate course requires at least one Foundation Course as a prerequisite

Advanced Courses require at least one one intermediate course as a prerequisite

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I learn about pre-med courses and requirements?www.dartmouth.edu/~nss, (Nathan Smith Society)

http://www.dartmouth.edu/~csrc/students/gradschool/med/advising.html

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

Any Biology Faculty member(suggested faculty for different concentrations listed in handout)

What’s the best way to stay up to date on Bio information ?http://www.dartmouth.edu/~biology/

Also, be sure to monitor the Biology Blitz Bulletin to learn about research opportunities, internships

Final Remarks

Take responsibility for your own learning

Don’t be afraid to ask questions

Completion of new Class of 1978 Life Sciences Center Fall 2011