Science

College of Science

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• Investigate

• Discover

• Experience

• Achieve

• Science

College of ScienceOpportunities in the

EXPLORE Science Abroad• Study Abroad

• IE3 Global Internships

• International Degree

• Majors for pre-med • Majors for teaching• General Science options• Remember your major selection!• You will meet with this advisor tomorrow.

Choosing Your Major

• Advising tomorrow will start at 9:30 am in Gilfillan Auditorium

• At 9:30 you will go with your advisor to another office. In a small group, you will learn about your new major, select your courses, and make out a sample schedule.

• Then you will register on-line.• You should be done by 1 pm at the

latest.• Be at HERE at 9:30! Don’t be late or

your group will leave without you!

Advising tomorrow

Picture Yourself Here!

• Three Levels of Requirements

– University Baccalaureate Core

– College of Science requirements

– Departmental (Major) requirements

Let’s Get Started…

• Strengthen critical thinking and communication skills

• Ensure basic understanding and appreciation of the sciences, arts and humanities, and social sciences

• Strengthen the international dimensions of the university’s curriculum

• Encourage interdisciplinary interaction among students and faculty

OSU Baccalaureate Core

• A broad education is critical to success in a changing world– Skills (primarily first year)– Perspectives (primarily lower division)– Difference, Power and Discrimination– Synthesis (upper division)

• Over 250 courses are available to meet Core requirements (pg. 26 Reg. Handbook)

OSU Baccalaureate Core

• Skills– Writing I– Writing II – Writing III/Speech– Fitness (Lec + Lab)– Math

• Perspectives (no more than 2 from same department)– Physical Science with Lab– Biological Science with Lab– Choice of physical or biological science with Lab– Western Culture– Cultural Diversity– Literature and Arts– Social Processes and Institutions– Difference, Power, and Discrimination

• Synthesis (not in the same department)– Science, technology and society– Contemporary global issues

• Writing Intensive Course (WIC)

Baccalaureate Core

One course in each category

• 12 credits of Math, Statistics or Computer Science

• 15 credits of Physical, Earth, and Biological Science (a 2 term sequence is required)

• Will be audited by the College of Science office for graduation

College of Science Requirements

• Specified by the Department

• Can “double count” with Bacc Core and College of Science requirements

• Will be audited by the Department for graduation

• Exceptions or substitutions must be granted by the Department

Departmental Requirements

• Math

• Chemistry

• Biology

• WR 121 or HHS 231 (+ HHS lab or PAC)

• Bacc Core courses or Foreign Language

• Orientation Courses

• Other (PAC, Music)

“Typical”First Year Schedule

• Math Placement is Important!• Courses for Science Majors:

– MTH 065 (Elementary Algebra)– MTH 095 or 103 (Intermediate Algebra)– MTH 111(College Algebra)– MTH 112 (Elementary Functions, i.e.

Trig)– MTH 251 (Differential Calculus)

• See page 20 for Math placement guidelines

Math Placement

• Your last math class in high school

• Your Math SAT score

• Your Math Placement Test score

• Your AP/IB score (if available)

Determines your math placement

Math Placement

• Will be offered this summer through E-campus

(Distance education).

• May be taken at a community college.

MTH 065 & 095

• Prepares students for MTH 111.

• Math placement score 11-16.

• A one term (10 week) investment to refresh your math skills for success in MTH 111.

MTH 103Algebraic Reasoning

• MTH 111 – College Algebra

• Students with a Math SAT < 540 and Math Placement Test < 17 had a failure rate of 49% in MTH 111.

• (Failure = D/F/U/W)

Don’t Over Place in Math

• See page 21 for Chemistry guidelines.• CH 221, 222, 223 (5 cr. each)

• Science majors sequence

• One year of high school chemistry

(with A or B) recommended

• Concurrent enrollment in MTH 111 or placement in higher math course

• CH 224H, 225H, 226H for Honors College

• (CH 201, 202 is for Engineers)

Chemistry Placement

• CH 121, 122, 123 (5 cr. each)

• For those with no high school chemistry & enrollment in MTH 095 or placement in a higher MTH course

• Pre-nursing students take CH 121, 122, 123 or 130

• Students placing in MTH 065 should DELAY Chemistry to winter term or next year

Chemistry Placement

• We WILL be offering CH 221 starting Winter Term

• For those that need math preparation before beginning Chemistry

• Example: take MTH 103 fall term

• Take CH 221 and MTH 111 winter term• Complete CH 222 spring term and take

CH 223 summer term to complete the series

Chemistry 221 “Trailer” Course

• English Composition = WR 121 (3 cr.)“Alpha” sectioned– A-G – fall– H-N – winter– O-Z – spring

• Lifetime Fitness = HHS 231 (2 cr.) PLUS lab HHS 241-248 (1 cr.) or PAC = 3 cr.

Classes required for all students:

• Two years of foreign language are required for admission if you graduated from high school in 1997 or later.

• If you do not meet this requirement, you must take 2 terms of the same language (e.g. SPAN 111 and 112) to graduate.

• Foreign Language placement test is

7:00 -8:30 AM in Kidder 33.

Foreign Language

• SPAN 111 & 211 are very likely full.• Options:

– Take Spanish via E-campus

– Take SPAN 101 & 201 at LBCC at the Benton Center in Corvallis

• Degree Partnership session & sign up for LBCC classes tomorrow:– Bexell 112A– 1:00-4:00 pm

Foreign Language

• BI 211, 212, 213 is for Science majors.

(BI 101, 102, 103 taken in high school does NOT meet BI 211, 212, 213 requirement for biological science majors.

• Additional Bacc Core course (may be specified by your major)

• Foreign Language (take placement test)– example: SPAN 111, 112, 113

Other Courses

• If you have AP/IB or transfer credit, mention this to your advisor.

• Provide unofficial transcripts (if possible) for your advisor. Official transcripts and score reports must be sent to Admissions.

• AP/IB equivalencies.

AP/IB and Transfer Credit

• ALS 199 – U Engage First Year Orientation• BB 111 - Biochemistry/Biophysics majors• BI 198 - Biology majors• ENSC 101 - Environmental Sci majors• EXSS 132 - Allied Health Professions• GS 199- Pre-nursing Orientation• MB 110 - Microbiology majors• VM 110 - Pre-vet Orientation• SED 407 - Pre-education - WINTER• BI 107 - Pre-dental – WINTER• BI 109 - Pre-medical - SPRING

Orientation Classes

• First Year Orientation

• Learn about OSU

• Make new friends

• Learn to navigate campus

• College is different from high school

• Ask questions

• Learn how to get involved

U Engage ALS 199 (2 cr.)

• MUS or MUP classes – Band, Choir, Orchestra, Music lessons – audition in Benton Hall

• ROTC – Air Force, Military Science, Naval Science

• PAC – Physical Activity Courses

Other 1-2 Credit Classes

• You need 12 credits to be full-time for financial aid, athletics, etc.

• You need to average 15 credits per term to graduate in 4 years

• 45 cr. = sophomore• 90 cr. = junior• 135 cr. = senior• 180 cr. = minimum number to GRADUATE• You need 60 credits of UPPER DIVISION (300

level and above)• Credits determine your registration priority!

Average Course Loads

• Full time load of 15 cr. = 45 hrs/week• Full time work = 40

hrs/week• Total = 85 hrs/week• Result:

– Low GPA– Low credit completed– Lost $– Suspension?

WORK LOAD MATTERS

• For each 10 hrs/week of work reduce course load by 3 cr.

– Working 20 hrs/week – take 12 cr.

– Working 30 hrs/week – take 9 cr.

– Working 40 hrs/week – take 6 cr.

Recommendation

• Departmental Advising - major requirements

– Faculty Advisor for your Major

– Chief Advisor for your Department

• College of Science Advising - Kidder 128

– Head Advisor for the College

– Audit for the Bacc Core

– Health professions advising

– Undecided Science students

– Change of major forms

– Study Abroad Programs for Science

Where to go for Advising…

• Counseling and Psychological Services – 5th floor Snell Hall

– Personal Counseling

– Testing Services

– Career Options

• Academic Success Center-101 Waldo Hall

– Undecided Major Advising (UESP)

• Your faculty advisor is not a trained personal counselor.

Other Advising Resources

• Your advisor will– Help clarify goals– Be familiar with university rules & regulations– Monitor progress towards goals– Assist in course selection– Make referrals as appropriate

• You should– Know how to contact your advisor for appointment– Prepare for advising sessions and bring all relevant

materials to advising session– Be knowledgeable about requirements– Recognize that you are responsible for your education

Advising is aShared Responsibility

• Normal Grading = A,B,C,D,F

• Professors MAY use A-, B+, B-, etc.

• SOME classes are graded P/N

• You may choose S/U grading in certain classes:

– Not allowed in your major or minor

– Maximum of 36 credits

– Must have C- or better to get S

– Can’t change to a letter grade later

NO CREDIT for F,U,N GRADES!!

Grades are Important!

• I/ = Incomplete/alternate grade– Professor may give this grade when some

of the work is incomplete and work done is passing. Have UP TO one year to complete or turns to the alternate grade.

• W = Withdraw (through 7th week)

• You can withdraw from ALL courses Week 7-10

• See an advisor if you are having trouble in a course!

Drastic Measures(Academic Regs – page 37)

Go to class!

• Sit in the front row

• Talk to your profs

• Treat your first year like a new job

• Get involved

• Manage your time wisely

Go to class!

Tips for College Success

• Parents are part of the team.

• Communicate with your student.

• Use resources such as the Parents and Family web page:

http://oregonstate.edu/parents/

• Trust your student.

Information for ParentsStudent

ParentAdvisor

• Grades are NOT mailed home

• Release of students records at OSU is bound by federal law (FERPA)

• We can only release name, mailing address, phone number, class, major, dates of attendance, degrees, awards & activities, most recent school, month and day of birth

Information for Parents

• Week 1– Add or Drop classes by web

• Week 2– Deadline to DROP is end of Week 2– Adds need permission from instructor and

department (done in the dept. office)

• Week 3 through 7– Deadline to WITHDRAW is end of Week 7– Deadline for change to S/U grading (with

advisor signature) is end of Week 7

• Week 8 through 10– Can only do a University withdrawal (W in

all classes)

• Week 11 – Finals Week

Important Deadlines (pg. 3)

• Your GAP (General Access PIN) is set to your birthday. You must change it to a new number.

• Your Registration PIN is given out by your advisor. It changes once each year in the Spring when you register for Fall term.

• Mandatory advising in the Spring to get your new Registration PIN. The system will not ask for this PIN again until it changes in the Spring.

PIN Numbers

• Around Halloween, think about seeing your Advisor!

• Registration for Winter Term will begin around November 15

(pg.11 of Reg. Handbook)

• Remember your GAP!

Registration for Winter Term

• See your advisor

around Valentine’s Day!

•See your advisor

around Cinco de Mayo!

Get your NEW PIN!

Registration for Spring Term

Registration for Fall Term

• Have some alternatives in mind.

• If you must have the class, contact or go to the department.

• Wait listing for some classes for Fall.

• Classes will continue to open and close throughout the summer and first two weeks of classes.

Closed Classes

• Fill out the buff Study List Preparation Guide.

• If you have transfer credit, print out an unofficial transcript tonighttonight for your advisor.

• Tomorrow at 9:30 am meet your advisor in Gilfillan Auditorium.

• Discuss your major with your advisor and decide on classes for Fall Term.

• Register for classes on the web. • (See Registration tutorials at

http://oregonstate.edu/registrar.)

What’s Next?

• Get an ONID account (onid.oregonstate.edu) Your ONID e-mail is your official e-mail with the university – so check it often!

• Sign up for a listserv to find out about:– New classes– Internships– Jobs– Scholarships– Speakers– And much more!

• Turn in your START checklist.• Get an ID card – basement of Kerr Admin.

After you register:

• CONNECT Week

– Convocation Tuesday, Sept. 22

– Connect to Health Prof. Wed., Sept. 23, 10 am

– Life Science LunchWednesday, Sept. 23

– Environmental Sciences Hike and Lunch at Bald Hill Thursday, Sept. 24

• OSU Begins – Monday, Sept. 28

We’ll see you at Connect!

Open minds. Open doors.TM

QUIZ TIME

Open minds. Open doors.TM

QUIZ TIME

• What is our General Education core called?

• How many courses must you take in each category?

• How many can you take in any one department?

• How many credits do you need to graduate?

• How many upper division credits?

Open minds. Open doors.TM

QUIZ TIME

• When does your Registration PIN change?

• When are you required to see an advisor?

• When is the Add/Drop deadline?

• When is the Withdraw deadline?

• WHEN do you come back tomorrow?

• WHERE do you come back tomorrow?

• Be at Gilfillan Auditorium tomorrow!

• 9:30 am!

• Don’t be late!

• Enjoy dinner and have a great evening!

Advising tomorrow …