Welcome to UWB Biology Amy FeldmanBawarshi afeldmanuw edu

Welcome to UWB Biology! Amy Feldman-Bawarshi| afeldman@uw. edu 7/6/20

Today we will talk about… 1) DEGREE AUDITS! Degree Requirements 2) Planning out your coursework 3) Graduation Applications 4) How biology electives work 5) Planning for your “Investigative Biology” requirement 6) Petitioning Requirements 7) Related Minors 8) Pre Health Options 9) Academic Advising 10) What is the Biology major, anyway? 11) Getting involved on campus Amy Feldman-Bawarshi| afeldman@uw. edu

Degree Checklist & Degree Audit Amy Feldman-Bawarshi| afeldman@uw. edu

Degree Requirements You are responsible for ensuring the completion of all degree requirements. • Visit www. uwb. edu/biology → “Program Structure” tab • BOOKMARK the Biology Degree Checklist • BOOKMARK the Biology Course Descriptions website • Check your Degree Audit once per quarter on My. UW or My. Plan! • This decides whether or not you can graduate. Make sure it is correct. • If you think a requirement should be marked as complete, but it is not: 1) Reload your audit. 2) Send your advisor an email you have a question. (include your full name and student ID number) Amy Feldman-Bawarshi| afeldman@uw. edu

Planning Your Coursework • Get familiar with the Time Schedule. • Visit www. uwb. edu Current Students Resources Time Schedule (www. uwb. edu/registration/time. ) • Plan out a tentative schedule on your My. Plan App. • • Visit www. myplan. uw. edu Run your degree audit! Search for courses! Make a plan! Note: Planning coursework does not register you! You must click the “Registration” button in the upper right Amy Feldman-Bawarshi| afeldman@uw. edu

Graduation Applications • Students should file for their graduation up to two quarters in advance. Example: If graduating in SPR 21, file by AUT 20. • Students must make appointments with their academic advisers to file for graduation. • Students will receive Graduation Senior Priority (GSP) in the last two quarters. This allows them to register at 6 am on the first day of registration for a particular quarter. You must track the UWB Academic Calendar for registration dates. It is your responsibility to follow the UWB Academic Calendar.

How Biology Electives Work • There are three categories of electives. A) Ecology / Evolution / Biological Diversity-related B) Cell / Molecular Biology-related C) Physiology / Neurobiology-related Note: General Education requirements such as “Writing” (W) and “Individuals & Society” (I&S) might possibly overlap with Major requirements. . • You need 20 credits (usually four classes) from at least two of the categories. • You cannot take all of your electives in the same category (for example, all four elective classes in just the ‘B’ category). • You do not need to take electives from all three categories, but you can if desired. • Biology Major requirements cannot overlap with each other. • Electives are in addition to core requirements like Ecology, Cell Biology, Physiology. • One class cannot fulfill both a core requirement and an elective requirement, etc. • When in doubt – ask your advisor! Amy Feldman-Bawarshi| afeldman@uw. edu

Investigative Biology & Other Research • All Biology students must complete a research experience. • Visit www. uwb. edu/biology “Investigative Biology” tab for more info • Become very familiar with the contents of this webpage. • Three main options: 1. BBIO 495 (Investigative Biology) Automatically fulfills requirement! 2. 5 credits of BBIO 499 (Biology Research) or similar Must petition and present! 3. 150 hours of non-credit research experience (internships, jobs, volunteering, etc. ) Must petition and present! • Amy Feldman-Bawarshi| afeldman@uw. edu

Investigative Biology & Other Research • BBIO 495: Investigative Biology Visit our INVESTIGATIVE BIOLOGY website! 1. Each qtr, two to three sections of BBIO 495. 2. Go to time schedule to see who is teaching BBIO 495. 3. Email faculty for permission and to get add code. 4. Present at end of quarter Capstone Symposium (last Friday of quarter). • BBIO 499 (5 credits required totaling 150 hours): Undergraduate Research. 1. Find faculty member to work with (class? Faculty website? Other? ) 2. Fill out a REGISTRATION SIGN UP 499 FORM. 3. Fill out an Investigative Biology petition once majority of research is underway. Takes 3 weeks. 4. SIGN UP and PRESENT at end of quarter Capstone Symposium (last Friday of quarter). • 150 hours of non-credit research experience (internships, jobs, volunteering, etc. ) Must petition, sign-up, and present at end of quarter Capstone Symposium! Amy Feldman-Bawarshi| afeldman@uw. edu

Petitioning Requirements • You might have transfer courses that are not yet counting. • You might want to take a course that is not on the standard list of options. (Example: “Biology & Society” requirement is very flexible. ) • Run your degree audit and compare your transcript: • 1) What requirements might not be fulfilled that should be? • 2) Are there any courses at the bottom of the audit (“Other Courses”) that are not counting towards anything that might? • Petitions: Visit www. uwb/biology and click the “Student Forms & Resources” tab if you think a course should count! Amy Feldman-Bawarshi| afeldman@uw. edu

Minors (You must OFFICIALLY declare with advisor) • You can take any minor at any campus! • www. uw. edu/uaa/advising → Academic Planning → Majors & Minors → Undergraduate Minors • Some common choices for UWB Biology Majors • Business • Chemistry • Mathematics • Neuroscience (Note: If minor, then BBIO 480 won’t also count toward major) • Global Health • Health Studies • Computing & Software Systems RUN DEGREE AUDITS TO SEE REQUIREMENTS Amy Feldman-Bawarshi| afeldman@uw. edu

PRE-ALLIED HEALTH • https: //www. uwb. edu/pre-health Pre-Health Advising • Explore • Prepare • Getting Experience • Events • Timeline • Medicine • Dentistry • Nursing • Occupational Therapy • Optometry • Pharmacy • Physical Therapy • Physician Assistant • Veterinary Medicine

Academic Advising • We’re here to help YOU! • Navigating policies and procedures Set up an appointment online at: www. uwb. edu/biology (click the scheduling button on the right side) Try to visit once per quarter! • Finding campus resources and information • Course planning and registration assistance • Exploring careers and graduate school possibilities • Moral and administrative support in the face of difficulties Amy Feldman-Bawarshi| afeldman@uw. edu

Biology? • Science Systematically building and organizing knowledge by way of testable explanations and predictions. • Natural Sciences The sciences of natural phenomena, as opposed to abstract logic (formal sciences) or human society (social sciences). • Life Sciences The study of living natural phenomena, as opposed to nonliving natural phenomenon (physical sciences – physics, chemistry, etc. ): • • • Biochemistry Molecular Biology Genetics Evolution Cell Biology Microbiology • • • Anatomy Physiology Ecology Botany Zoology Neurobiology Amy Feldman-Bawarshi| afeldman@uw. edu • Marine Biology • Computational Biology • Theoretical Biology • Systems Biology • Biotechnology

Jobs? • Health-related jobs • Environmental science and conservation biology • Teaching and research in biological science • Government, law, and business • Biotechnology development • Agriculture • Also, anything! Your major is not your career. Visit www. uwb. edu/careers for resources on how to build your professional network and develop a job search strategy. — afeldman@uw. edu

University of Washington Bothell Biology Club Connect: Provide opportunities for students from all majors to get to know fellow students, faculty, & staff who have an interest in the biological sciences. Grow: Promote awareness of career and research opportunities in Biology. Give Back: Make a difference in the local community through volunteering and community service. Visit: www. uwb. edu/biological-sciences/bioclub Amy Feldman-Bawarshi| afeldman@uw. edu

Other Clubs & Student Groups • Browse our clubs at www. uwb. edu/sea/clubs • BBIO CLUB: https: //www. uwb. edu/biological-sciences/bioclub • Biology-related clubs • • • BWi. SE (Bothell Women in Science and Engineering) Outdoor Wellness Club Pre-Health Society Pre-Medical Club Sustainability Organization at UWB & Cascadia CC • Don’t see a group you want to join? — Make one! Amy Feldman-Bawarshi| afeldman@uw. edu

FRESHMEN (Coming directly from High School with running start or college classes) • YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR A DISCOVERY CORE CLASS! • https: //www. uwb. edu/premajor/discovery-core/autumn 20 discovery-core

Summary 1) 2) 3) 4) DEGREE AUDIT! (YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to meet all requirements) Get involved on campus. It will help you succeed and have more fun. Consider a minor. It is a good way of diversifying your skills. Make sure you understand your degree requirements. You are responsible for ensuring their completion. Check your audit often! 5) Plan for Investigative Biology early. Research and other “experiential learning” like internships, volunteering, and studying abroad are valuable experiences. Planning early ensures you get experiences that are relevant to you. Amy Feldman-Bawarshi| afeldman@uw. edu

Orientation Complete! Next Steps: 1) Online zoom appointments for those that need immediate assistance with registration due to BIOL 2 XX issues. 2) Set up one-on-one advising appointment in SUM 2020 or AUT 2020 quarter for long-term planning. USE MYPLAN to enter your schedule and Amy will go over it with you. Amy Feldman-Bawarshi| afeldman@uw. edu