BIOL 400 - Randolph-Macon College

RMC BiologyCurriculum

It all starts with Integrative Biology...Biology 121Skill LearningActive LearningOrganism, Ecology,Evolution EmphasisCan be taken ineither orderBiology 122Skill LearningActive LearningCell & MolecularEmphasis

And then what? Integrative Biology 121 & 122Courses can be takenin any orderCell/MolecularGroupGeneticsCell BiologyMicrobiologyAdvanced Cell BioRes. Meth. Cell/Mol BioMolecular GeneticsBiochemistry I & IIHistologyImmunologyOrganismalGroupAlgae, Fungi & AlliesBiology of PlantsPlant TaxonomyEntomologyHuman A & P 1Human A & P IIAnimal PhysiologyNeurophysiologyEcology & Evol.GroupMarine BiologyVertebrate Field Bio.Plant EcologyFreshwater Ecol.IcthyologyEcology & Evol. BioDesert & MountainEcol.Evolutionary Biology

How many?Seven courses after Integrative BiologyWhat kind?At least one course from each grouping

Anything else?You must complete a year ofgeneral chemistry [CHEM 121-122].Though not required, it is highly recommended, especially forthose students intending postgraduate education, that you complete2 semesters of physics, 2 semesters of organic chemistry, and 2semesters of calculus or one semester of calculus and biostatistics.You must complete a Biology Capstone!

The Biology CapstoneStep 1In your sophomore or junior year startthinking about the type of capstone thatbest suits your interests and careergoals.

Types of Biology CapstoneBIOL 400One semester laboratory, library, or otherproject (experiential, service or mixed).BIOL 450One semester internship fulfilling capstonegoalsBIOL 487-488 or 496-498Two semesters of laboratory research

The Biology CapstoneStep 2As a junior, choose capstone advisorfrom RMC Biology Faculty and sign upfor BIOL 399 to prepare capstoneproposal. A second capstonecommittee member will be appointed.

The Biology CapstoneStep 3As a senior, complete capstoneexperience outlined in your capstoneproposal under the supervision of yourcapstone committee. A written reportis required for all capstones.

What about research?It is strongly recommended that all studentsget some independent research experience.The earlier you get started the better! Youcan get course credit for independentresearch with a RMC Faculty Member.Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships($URF) are a good way to get involved inresearch that may lead to senior projects.

The BiologyFacultyArt Conway Ph.D.David Coppola Ph.D.Jim Foster Ph.D.Chas. Gowan Ph.D.Bruce King Ph.DBarry Knisley Ph.D.Grace Lim-Fong Ph.DWallace Martin Ph.D.Russ Shea Ph.D.Traci Stevens Ph.D.Chris Waggener, M.S.

Questions?Contact:David CoppolaProfessor & ChairDepartment of BiologyRandolph-Macon CollegeAshland, VA 23005Phone: 804-752-3147Email: dcoppola@rmc.edu