Both advisers and advisees share responsibility for making the advising relationship succeed. By encouraging their advisees to become engaged in their education, to meet their educational goals, and to develop the habit of learning, advisers assume a significant educational role. The advisee's unit of enrollment will provide each advisee with a primary academic adviser, the information needed to plan the chosen program of study, and referrals to other specialized resources. Elizabeth Dudkin, Ph.
Sairam V. Rudrabhatla, Ph. The suggested academic plan s listed on this page are the plan s that are in effect during the academic year. To access previous years' suggested academic plans, please visit the archive to view the appropriate Undergraduate Bulletin edition Note: the archive only contain suggested academic plans beginning with the edition of the Undergraduate Bulletin.
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement. Integrative Studies courses are required for the General Education program. N is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designate an Inter-Domain course and Z is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designate a Linked course. Each course is 3 credits. A Biology BS degree provides an excellent foundation and the skills required for a wide range of technical careers.
While many majors use a Biology degree to prepare for entrance into health professional schools, others follow career paths in research, education, and business. Students also pursue graduate study at universities both across the U. Biology, B. Science Biology, Minor Biotechnology, B.
Chemistry, B. Science Forensic Science, B. Science Mathematics, B. Premedicine, B. Science Statistics, B. Statistics, Minor Science Print Options. Program Description Not all options are available at every campus. You are interested in learning about aspects of the biology of organisms that live on Earth. You enjoy a dynamic field of study, with new discoveries being made every day.
You are interested in hands-on experiences, including courses with integrated laboratories and conducting research with faculty.
You plan to pursue a career in biology research, education or outreach, or attend professional school in areas including medicine and dentistry. Entrance Requirements In order to be eligible for entrance to the Biology major, a student must have: attained at least a 2. General Education Connecting career and curiosity, the General Education curriculum provides the opportunity for students to acquire transferable skills necessary to be successful in the future and to thrive while living in interconnected contexts.
Foundations grade of C or better is required. Cultures Requirement 6 credits are required and may satisfy other requirements United States Cultures: 3 credits International Cultures: 3 credits Writing Across the Curriculum 3 credits required from the college of graduation and likely prescribed as part of major requirements.
Total Minimum Credits A minimum of degree credits must be earned for a baccalaureate degree. Quality of Work Candidates must complete the degree requirements for their major and earn at least a 2.
Limitations on Source and Time for Credit Acquisition The college dean or campus chancellor and program faculty may require up to 24 credits of course work in the major to be taken at the location or in the college or program where the degree is earned.
Requirements for the Major To graduate, a student enrolled in the major must earn a grade of C or better in each course designated by the major as a C-required course, as specified by Senate Policy STAT BIOL BIOL W. Upon completion of the doctoral dissertation, the candidate must pass a final oral examination the dissertation defense to earn the Ph. The dissertation must be accepted by the Ph. Graduate students with research and educational interests in biogeochemistry may apply to the Biogeochemistry Dual-Title Ph.
After admission to their primary program, students must apply for admission to and meet the admissions requirements of the Biogeochemistry dual-title program.
Refer to the Admission Requirements section of the Biogeochemistry Bulletin page. Doctoral students must be admitted into the dual-title degree program in Biogeochemistry prior to taking the qualifying examination in their primary graduate program. Students in the Biogeochemistry Dual Title program are required to have two advisers from separate disciplines: one individual serving as a primary adviser in their major degree program and a secondary adviser in an area within a field covered by the dual-title program and a member of the Biogeochemistry faculty.
In addition, students must complete the degree requirements for the dual-title in Biogeochemistry, listed on the Biogeochemistry Bulletin page. A graduate minor is available in any approved graduate major or dual-title program. Students on graduate assistantships must adhere to the course load limits set by The Graduate School.
Graduate courses carry numbers from to and to Advanced undergraduate courses numbered between and may be used to meet some graduate degree requirements when taken by graduate students. Courses below the level may not. A graduate student may register for or audit these courses in order to make up deficiencies or to fill in gaps in previous education but not to meet requirements for an advanced degree. Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology. Degrees Conferred Doctor of Philosophy Ph.
Master of Science M. Dual-Title Ph. Admission Requirements Applicants apply for admission to the program via the Graduate School application for admission. Degree Requirements Master of Science M. Doctor of Philosophy Ph. Other Relevant Information The director of graduate studies is in charge of advising students about academic and related matters until they have chosen a dissertation adviser.
Dual-Titles Dual-Title Ph. Minor A graduate minor is available in any approved graduate major or dual-title program. Courses Graduate courses carry numbers from to and to Learning Outcomes Master of Science M.
Each student will be able to engage in a knowledgeable scientific conversation across BMMB topics. Each student will have detailed knowledge on the specific subject of their thesis research. Each student will be able to critically evaluate science and use the scientific method. Each student will have the skills to conduct experiments effectively, safely, and with high rigor and reproducibility.
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