Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Breakout Session

Presented by:

Brandi Hudson, Carol Garrison

and Sha’Donna Woods

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Degree Options at SIUE in Natural Sciences and Mathematics

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Biology

Chemistry

Earth/Space Sciences

Mathematics

Physics

Ecology, Evolution & Environment (BIOE)Genetics and Cellular BIOL (BIOG)Integrative BIOL (BIOI)Medical Sciences (BIOM)Biological Sciences Education (BIOL)Medical Technology (BIOT)

Biology Minor = 19 hours

Biology Concentrations at SIUE

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You should have an interest in the natural sciences and mathematics

2.0 GPA requirement to declare a biology major

2.5 GPA requirement for admittance into the School of Education teacher certification program

3.0 GPA and completion of PHYS 132 & 132L are prerequisites for BIOL 340 (Physiology), within the Medical Science concentration

All core biology courses require a C grade or better (150, 151, 220)

No more than 4 hours of a D may be counted in the 38 hours required for the major

All biology concentrations require a total of 38 major credit hours

Biology Requirements

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Biology Career OpportunitiesBotany Dentistry Zoology

Ecology Education Forestry

Environmental Fishery Government

Genetics Immunology Chiropractic

Medicine Medical Tech. Pharmacy

Microbiology Molecular Research

Physiology Wildlife Optometry

Veterinary Podiatry Osteopathic

Nutrition Occupational/Physical Therapy

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Chemistry Concentrations at SIUEChemistry (BA/BS)

ACS* Chemistry (BS)

Biochemistry (BA)

ACS* Biochemistry (BS)

Chemistry Education (BS)

Medical Sciences (BA)

Forensic Sciences (BA/BS)

Chemistry Minor = 24 hours* American Chemical Society Certified

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Chemistry Requirements

2.5 GPA to declare a chemistry major (if an SIUE student)

2.5 GPA requirement for admittance into the School of Education teacher certification program

3+2 Program: Earning your B.S. and M.S. in chemistry in 5 years (must have exceptional academic credentials).

All chemistry concentrations require a total of 42-44 major credit hours

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Chemistry Career OpportunitiesAgriculture AnalyticalBiochemistry BiotechnologyCatalysis EducationEngineering SalesEnvironmental Food/FlavorHazardous Waste Mgmt. MedicineOil/Petroleum PhysicalPulp/Paper Research

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Mathematics Concentrations at SIUE

Actuarial Science

Applied Mathematics

Mathematics – Secondary Education

Statistics

Mathematical Sciences

Mathematics Minor = 19 hours

Statistics Minor = 19 hours

Mathematics Education Minor = 20 hours

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Mathematics Requirements

2.0 GPA is required to declare a mathematics major2.5 GPA is required for admittance into the School of Education teacher certification programAll mathematics concentrations require32 major hours

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Mathematics Career Opportunities

Mathematician Numerical AnalysisActuarial GovernmentComputer Science ResearchStatistician EducationBusiness

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Physics Concentrations at SIUE

PHYSICS (BS)

Earth Space Science Education (BS)

Physics Minor = 20 hours

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Physics Requirements

2.0 GPA is required to declare a Physics major

2.5 GPA requirement for admittance into the School of Education teacher certification program

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Physics Career Opportunities

Physicist Electro-optics

Radiation Damage Astronomy

Research Education

Medicine

Industrial/National Laboratories

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University RequirementsTo earn a degree at SIUE, a minimum of 124 credit hours must be earned.

60 hours must be completed at a 4-year institution

30 hours must be completed at SIUE

Students typically take an average of 15 credit hours/semester to graduate in 4 years.

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Pre-Health Professions at SIUEPre-health professional students can major in any area of study. Students must complete the prerequisites required for the specific professional program.

You will work closely with your academic advisor to prepare you for entry into your specific professional program.

It is highly recommended that pre-health students complete their prerequisite biology, chemistry, physics and math courses at a 4-year institution.

Other recommendations: shadowing, volunteering, practice tests, mock interviewing, internships, etc.

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Pre-Health Professions Average GPA = 3.6

Average hours/semester = >15

Average National Test Scores for Accepted Students: DAT = 19 MCAT = 30 PCAT = 78, Writing Subtest mean = 3.84

Pre-Health students are highly encouraged to take recommended/additional course work for their specific program (microbiology, immunology, anatomy & physiology, virology, etc.)

Your advisor will help you choose general education courses that are related to your major.

Get involved in student organizations: Pre-Medical Club, Pre-Dental Club,Pre-Pharmacy Club, Biology Club, Chemistry Club, Biolist, URCA

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Tutoring Opportunities

The Chemistry Department offers tutoring for all levels of chemistry. Contact the Department at (618) 650-2042 for details.

The Biology Department offers supplemental instruction for many sections of biology. Please call the Deptartment at (618) 650-3927 for details.

Instructional Services offers tutoring in their Math Lab, SSC 1256. More information is available at siue.edu/IS.

SOAR students may have additional tutoring options; please contact Dr. Earleen Patterson at (618) 650-3790 for details.

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Contact InformationCollege of Arts & Sciences Undergraduate Advising

Peck Hall 1315(618) 650-5525

casadvising@siue.edusiue.edu/artsandsciences/advisement

Brandi Hudson, Academic Advisor: bhudson@siue.eduCarol Garrison, Academic Advisor: cgarris@siue.edu Sha’Donna Woods, Academic Advisor: shadwoo@siue.edu

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