Cerritos College Biology and Chemistry Student Meeting Department Jeff Bradbury Linda Waldman Biology Department Matt Covill

Biology and Chemistry Departments Connie Boardman Matt Covill Scottie Henderson Susan Lepere Michelle Navarro Chace Tydell Chemistry Jeff Bradbury Christine Romer Cheryl Shimazu Linda Waldman Rena Lou Mervat Zewail

Topics of Discussion Courses and Course Sequencing Transfer Consideration Special Opportunities

Courses Pre-requisites Times Offered Proper Sequencing

Commonly Required Courses for Biology and Chemistry Majors* * Requirements vary by major and university. Mathematics through two semesters of Calculus* (Math 170 (4) and 190 (4)) Chemistry 111 (5) and 112 (5) Chemistry 211 (5) and Chemistry 212* (5) Chemistry 205* (4) Biology 200 (5) and Biology 201 (5) Biology 202* (4) Microbiology 200* (5) Physics 201 (4) and 202* (4) or Physics 101 (4) and 102* (4)

It All Begins with MATH! Math 80 Intermediate Algebra Math 80 1. The Beginning Point! 2. How to get there? 3. Where are you now? 4. Assessment

The Mathematics Progression Math 40 (Pre Algebra) Math 60 (Algebra I) Intermediate Algebra Math 80 (or 80a & 80b) Trigonometry (Math 140) Pre Calculus Math 150 Calculus I Math 170 Calculus II Math 190 Math 70 Geometry

Chemistry Course Progression Math 80 Chem 110 Chem 111 Chem 112 *Chem 211 Chem 212 Chem 205 * Suggestion: Take English 103 or Philosophy 106 before Chem 211

Biology Course Progression ZOO 120 BIO 120 BOT 120 BIO 200* BIO 201** BIO 202 *** MICRO 200 *CHEM 111 must be taken prior to or concurrent with BIO 200. **CHEM 111 must be taken prior to BIO 201. ***CHEM 211 must be taken prior to or concurrent with BIO 202

Biology & Chemistry Sequentially: DON’T DO THIS!

Biology & Chemistry Combined: a better way to do it

Biology & Chemistry Combined: recommended way to do it

For General Education Information See your Counselor!!!! Important Considerations: Begin taking your math and science courses early. Take general education and math/science courses together.

Thinking Ahead To the Next Step Transferring Gaining Experience Making yourself a good transfer applicant

Transferring The Process Admission www.assist.org

The Process Lower Division G.E. and Major Coursework Introductory and Foundational Courses Cerritos College Upper Division G.E. and Major Coursework Advance and specialized Courses Transfer University

Getting Admitted Considerations: Grade Point Average Fulfillment of Lower Division Major Requirements Essay Rigor of coursework “Extra-Effort”

What is “Extra-Effort” ? Undergraduate Research—e.g. Bridges to Baccalaureate Honors Societies—e.g., Phi Theta Kappa Scholars’ Honors Program Volunteer Work Internships—clinical care extender (cce) Relevant paid work experience Project Hope Student Clubs

CSULB Bridges Program Paid Summer Internship Perform your own Research No Experience Necessary Special Opportunities to alumni Regular Workshops on Cerritos Campus Tuesday November 1st, 11:00 S124 For more information contact: Matt Covill: mcovill@cerritos.edu Linda Waldman: lwaldman@cerritos.edu

Link-Up: Student Organizations Chicanos/Latinos for Community Medicine (CCM) 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 11:00, SS138 Applied Science and Technology (ASET) 2nd and 4th Thursday, 11:00, S102 Environmental Club 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 11:00, S101 Pre-Med Club Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 11:00, PS8

Project HOPE HOPE = Health Opportunities and Pipeline to Education Exists to Remedy a Critical Need Creating a supportive environment in which students with diverse backgrounds are given the tools to help them succeed in their pursuit of their educational goals in healthcare or science.

Program Activities Introduction to credit college courses Targeted counseling and student support services Academic support, tutorials, study skills, and workshops Exposure to health careers through community service Presentations on health professions an college pathways Field trips to 4-year universities Opportunity for summer UC and CSU internships/programs Family support, and more…….

Benefits to Student You Get: Linked up/Connected Information Motivation Support Attention Sense of Community

What Else Can I Do ? Ask questions Counselor Faculty Students who Transferred Transfer Center-trips to colleges Obtain College Catalogues or research their websites Contact the Academic Advisors for Transfer Students at the universities you are considering attending Visit campuses

What Can You Do With a Science Degree? Teacher TRAC

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