BIOS is a one week intensive program specifically for incoming Biological Sciences majors. This program is designed to help these students make the transition to the expectations of college prior to the start of the fall semester.
The participants will:
• Learn important study skills
• Get a jump start on the course content
• Get a copy of the BIOL 1201 textbook and a student response handset, "clicker" (a $200 value)
• Meet faculty, graduate students, and university staff
How effective is BIOS is helping students?
See results from previous years, results
See comments from previous participants, comments
What is the schedule for the BIOS program, tentative schedule
For more information view the BIOS flyer
Program Dates: 10-15 August, 2008
Program Cost: $400, plus housing if needed (scholarships available see on-line program application).
Registration Deadline: 11 July, 2008 (spaces to be filled on a "First Come/First served" basis, participants must be enrolled in BIOL 1201 in the Fall semester, priority given to incoming LSU students intending to major in Biological Sciences)
No refunds after 11 July, 2008
To Apply click on the following link. Application
Receipt of your application will be confirmed once submitted
For additional program information contact:
Sheri Wischusen
(225) 578-0405
The BIOS experience can be continued throughout the first year by participating in the BIOS Freshman Interest Group (BIOSphere FIG). More information about FIGs is available at: http://appl003.lsu.edu/slas/reslifeweb.nsf/$Content/FIGS?OpenDocument
