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biochemistry.tamu.eduBIOCHEMISTRY& BIOPHYSICS

HOWDY !!Welcome Class of 2021

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics

Two Undergraduate Majors

Biochemistry (BICH)Genetics (GENE)

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Creating New Knowledge

Not only an opportunity, but a REQUIREMENT to get involved in research

• BICH 491 or GENE 491 is required for graduation

• Many research topics are under active investigation

• Many undergraduates earn co-authorship on publications


Biochemistry and Genetics AdvisingRoom 104

Vanetta Geiger– Undergraduate AdvisorKhara Spears – Undergraduate Advisor

Dr. David Peterson – Associate Department Head

See us for all questions about:

registrationadding or dropping courses

course adjustmentsdegree evaluations

degree planner

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bcbp MentorsFaculty members to talk with you

Advice on such topics as:• how to find a research lab

• career options

• graduate schools

• medical schools

• industry

• personal advice


What BICH and GENE Graduates Do• Medical School

Texas A&MTexas TechBaylor College of MedicineUT SouthwesternUT San AntonioUT Medical Branch Galveston (MD/PhD)UT HoustonTexas College of Osteopathic MedicineMayo Clinic (MD/PhD)Indiana University (MD/PhD)Columbia University (MD/PhD)University of Iowa (MD/PhD)

• Other Health SciencesTexas A&M Vet SchoolUniversity of Illinois Vet SchoolTexas Tech Physician Assistant ProgramUniversity of Houston Optometry SchoolUT Houston Dental School

• Graduate SchoolTexas A&MDuke UniversityUniversity of PennsylvaniaUniversity of IllinoisUT SouthwesternHarvard UniversityUC BerkeleyUT Houston Genetic Counseling ProgramUNT Forensic Sciences

• EmploymentKalon BiotherapeuticsSaint Arnold Brewing CompanyM-BioLabs, Inc.UT Houston Medical School

• OtherTeach for AmericaUnited States Army / Navy / Marine Corps

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The Key to Success in College

Go to Class !!


Your Academic Record

• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

• Your academic record is private

• You are the only person with whom we can discuss your academic record

• The college experience you build is up to YOU

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Advising Syllabus

• How your Advisor can help you

• What are your responsibilities?

• How to schedule an appointment

• USE YOUR ADVISING FOLDER!

Subscribe to the BCBP Undergraduate Listserv

Be sure to read ALL email sent to your TAMU email account


Department Academic Probation Policy

• Overall GPA below 2.25

• Semester GPA below 2.00 two consecutive semesters

• Consequences

Hold placed on your account until you see Vanetta or Khara

Develop a formal plan for improvement or change of major

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Freshman Course Requirements

By the end of the first calendar year, BICH or GENE majors must complete (with a grade of C or better):

• CHEM 101/111, CHEM 102/112

• MATH 151 or MATH 171

(NOTE: If a first year student must take MATH 150 before enrolling in

MATH 151 or 171, then MATH 150 must be taken the first semester of

enrollment.)

Students not meeting these requirements will be placed on Departmental Academic Probation.


GaBEEGenetics and Biochemistry Enrichment Experience

• promote friendships

• information on TAMU services

• adapting to college life

• how to succeed as a freshman

• peer mentors

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GaBEE Fall 2017• Career Center

• Office of Professional School Advising

• Moneywise Workshop

• Degree Planner

• All About Research

• Preregistration

Starts at 5:30 PM in BICH 108. Pizza and conversation at 6:30 PM.


Get Involved

• Biochemistry and Genetics Society

• Bioethics Forum

• Information at MSC Open House

• Become an officer – show leadership

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Preparing for Fall

• Degree Plans

• Trial schedules

• Choosing courses

• Registration


Degree PlansBICH GENE

Fill in each box to graduate!

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Degree Plans1. 120 SCH to graduate as a BICH or GENE major

• To graduate in 4 years average 30 hours per year.

• If you plan to take a course at another University and transfer the credit to Texas A&M, be sure to check with Vanetta or Khara first.

• Do not take chemistry courses elsewhere once at A&M.

2. Pay attention to prerequisites/restrictions (e.g. BIOL, CHEM, MATH)

3. Take sequential courses (e.g. calculus) without a break.


Degree Plans (continued)

4. Consider a double major

• Must be declared and approved through the department of the major you wish to pursue before senior standing.

• Most departments have GPA or other requirements.

5. General electives can be almost any course offered for credit

• Exceptions: those at a level lower than required by your major (e.g. MATH 102) or non-majors courses (e.g. BICH 303).

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Scholarship RecipientsRecipients of certain scholarships must register for and complete 30 credit hours within the calendar year (fall, spring, and summer) in order for the scholarship to be renewed. This is in addition to other GPR and completion rate rules. These hours can be earned via transfer credit, dual credit, or AP/IB testing.

For more information visit: scholarships.tamu.edu


Typical Freshman ScheduleBICH/GENE 101 (1)CHEM 101/111 (4)MATH 150 or 151 or 171 (4)BIOL 111 or core course or elective* (3 - 6)

TOTAL …………………………….. (12 - 15)

* ENGL 104 (3)HIST 105 or 106 (3)POLS 206 or 207 (3)other core course or general elective

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AP, SAT II and IB Credit

• AP, SAT II and/or IB credit is awarded to any student who has the minimum score set by Texas A&M

• Students can choose whether to accept credit

• Meet with Vanetta or Khara before accepting credit

• Credit can be accepted under ‘My Record’ in Howdy(This can be done anytime before graduation, but it cannot be revoked.)

For more information visit:dars.tamu.edu/testing


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Lab Safety Acknowledgment

You must complete the Lab Safety Acknowledgment before registering for any lab course (e.g. CHEM111, BIOL111).

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Registration

CRN

Course Reference Number

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