Prerequisite: BIOL317 with a minimum grade of C. Covers the fundamentals of forest ecology, with a particular emphasis on Virginias diverse forest ecosystems. Prerequisite: BIOL317. Conservation Applications. Tickets are not required. 3 credits. 3 credits. Explores topics including Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance, pedigree analysis, cytogenetics, aneuploid syndromes, cancer, gene structure and function, epigenetics, gene expression, biochemical genetics, and inborn errors of metabolism. Credits to be arranged. Scientific Communication: Public Discourse. Covers the implementation of conservation techniques including monitoring, planning, education, habitat management and combining conservation with human development strategies. Semester course; 1 lecture hour. BIOL451. The ceremony will be live streamed at the following link. You can log in to your 21-22 VCU Grad application to add or update information, but you cannot delete anything. Students will attain science communication skills through writing exercises, videotaped oral exercises and peer review to prepare them for graduate school and beyond. 1 credit. Quantitative models will be used extensively to explore ecological concepts. March 1, 2021 by Student Affairs. Enrollment is restricted to biology majors and biology minors. As a young student, that recognition helped me realize that I had what it was going to take to pursue art as a career. For more information, please reach out to Melanie Barnes via email: mbbarnes@vcu.edu. Semester course; 3 lecture hours. VCU Center on Health Disparities Research Training Programs P.O. BIOL491. Medical Microbiology. Virginia residents Tuition, fees, as well as indirect charges are subject to change and all costs are subject to inflation. First Black Men in Medicine graduate returns for residency at VCU; Grand Ole Opry apologizes to Deford Bailey; Michelin-starred chef in New York City; DC Universe expands to include more diverse roster of writers and illustrators; Sharpton to DeSantis: Stop censoring Black history; When Black Men Bond Taxonomy, diversity and evolutionary history of vascular plants (including ferns, gymnosperms and flowering plants). Biology Capstone Seminar: ____. BIOL607. Dec. 7, 2021. School of Education's Dean's Suite at 804-828-3382. Box 980501 Richmond, Virginia 23298-0501 E-mail: cohdtraining@vcuhealth.org Phone: (804) 827-0719 Fax: (804) 628-9961 Student FAQs Student Accomplishments For Accepted Students Fee Waiver Internships and Opportunities Apply Now Scholar Events Below is a listing of ceremonies, including times, locations and ticketing information. Semester course; hours to be arranged. Guaranteed transfer admission requirements Completion of associate degree Minimum GPA of 2.5 All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better Study of primate evolution, demography, subsistence, reproduction, social organization, communication systems and ecology. Experimentation is discussed in context with methods of data collection and analysis. Find opportunities and organizations through SOC that can help you make a difference and make your mark. 3 credits. Friday, May 12, 20235 p.m.Greater Richmond Convention Center, B15 abc403 N. Third St., Richmond, Va. 23219. in Biology while enhancing their communication and planning skills in several critical formats and areas, as well as exploring alternative career paths based on their personal goals and values. For additional questions email grscott2@vcu.edu. Pre- or corequisites: CHEM102 and CHEZ102. Molecular and cellular principles of cell behavior and function in plant and animal cells. For more information, please reach out to Greg Patterson via email: pattersongb@vcu.edu. Crosslisted as: BNFO541. Friday, May 12, 202310 a.m.Dominion Energy Center600 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. 23219. Prerequisites: BIOL151, BIOZ151, BIOL152 and BIOZ152, or equivalents, with minimum grades of C. Plant-human interactions are deeply intertwined and have significant impact on our societies, environment and future. May be repeated for a maximum of eight credits. Introduction to Marine Biology. Current Topics in Biology. There will be an outdoor reception on Friday, May 12. The hospital features a collegial, tight-knit environment and has about 32 beds spread across a 24-bed general medical unit and an 8-bed ICU/stepdown unit. Explores the interactions of microorganisms and their environment, including discussion of microbial diversity, nutrient cycling, symbiosis and selected aspects of applied microbiology. For students holding the M.D., D.D.S. This application cycle is now closed! Prerequisite: BIOL317. Friday, May 12, 20235 p.m.First Baptist Church2709 Monument Ave., Richmond, Va. 23220. Graduates may bring up to 6 guests to attend the in-person celebration. BIOL217. 4 Hours. 2 credits. Independent research by students in areas of systematics, environmental, developmental, behavioral, cellular and molecular biology, and comparative physiology. 2019-2021: Major: Biology Mentor: Gretchen Neigh, Ph.D. Stacey Ruiz 2020-2021 : Michael Thompson . A study of the molecular biology of the cell as it relates to gene expression, cell signaling, and cell growth and differentiation. BIOL332. 4 credits. Commonwealth University. Find your application path by reviewing the options below, which will lead you to requirements and a checklist designed to walk you through the process. Professional and Career Development in Biology. Prerequisite: BIOL310 or equivalent. 3 credits. Semester course; 2 lecture and 4 laboratory hours. 3 Hours. Prerequisites: BIOL310 and BIOL317 or permission of instructor. Semester course; 3 lecture hours. Biology of Cancer I. Human specimens, models and interactive software are used to study human body structures; emphasis is on the skeleto-muscular aspects. 3 credits. May 14. Class of 2021: Winfred Walker is an advocate for racial equity at VCU and better representation in comics. Create an ePortfolio to document academic/professional experiences, accomplishments, and reflections. BIOL484. Microbial Biotechnology. 1-4 Hours. 3 Hours. Semester course; 3 lecture hours. Enrollment is restricted to students with permission of the departmental chair and limited to students for whom a laboratory supervisor has agreed to mentor their laboratory assistantship. A minimum of two credits is required for the course to count as a laboratory experience. Virginia Commonwealth University is an urban public research university with a leading medical center & top programs #UncommonVCU #VCURamily. Semester course; 3 lecture hours. Semester course; 3 lecture hours. Prerequisites: BIOL300 and 310 or equivalents, or permission of instructor. Apply to be a Diversity Ambassador with the. BIOL453. 1-3 Hours. BIOL351. This course will expose students to the recent advances in the biology subdisciplines that span from organisms to landscapes by examining how the spatial patterns of organisms, populations, communities and landscapes impact ecological processes. Commencement - Virginia Commonwealth University Save the Date! This course will familiarize and engage students with multiple forms of diversity in science through presentations, diverse guest speakers, class discussions and student assignments, preparing them to recognize and leverage this diversity by employing inclusiveness throughout their scientific careers and lives. Semester course; hours to be arranged. For more information please visit the VCUarts commencement page at arts.vcu.edu/commencement or email arts@vcu.edu. Open to qualified seniors and graduate students only. Open only to qualified seniors and graduate students. Preference will be given to a transfer student with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. In his current role he is responsible for technical support and facilitates deployment of technology projects at Pfizer's Small Molecule Operations (SMO) manufacturing sites in Latin America (Argentina, Brazil, Mexico) & Puerto Rico.<br> <br>Prior to joining Center Functions . Topics include transport processes, metabolism, growth, stress responses and plant-soil interactions. Semester course; 1-4 independent study hours. Independent Study. Semester course; 3 lecture hours. Evolution and Speciation. 4 credits. For additional questions email lcurrie@vcu.edu. 4 credits. (clockwise from top left) May graduates Gabriel Thomas, Olivia White, Akira Goden, Michael . Prerequisite: BIOL317 with a minimum grade of C. A service-learning course coupled to course content and material taught in BIOL317. Students must complete a minimum of 20 service-learning hours with community partner(s). Introduces students to key elements of wildlife diseases, zoonoses, emerging infectious diseases associated with wildlife and humans, and both the conservation and health impacts of these topics. Animal-Plant Interactions. Prerequisites: BIOL151 and BIOZ151; BIOL152 and BIOZ152, all with minimum grades of C. An integrative survey of the invertebrate animals with emphasis on systematics and natural history. Ecological and evolutionary consequences of interactions among animals and plants. This course addresses issues across a broad biosciences background including laboratory and field studies. Laboratory in Molecular Genetics. Enrollment is restricted to students with graduate standing. 3 credits. Graded as pass/fail. Topical course focusing on advances in cellular communication by cytokines, hormones and neurotransmitters. 4 credits. 1-4 Hours. Crosslisted as: LFSC520. Please enable Javascript functionality in your browser so you do not see this message again. Semester course; 3 lecture hours. Below is a listing of ceremonies, including times, locations and ticketing information. Semester course; 1 lecture hour (delivered online), 1 recitation hour and 3 laboratory hours. Introduction to Biological Sciences II. Students will be familiarized and gain experience with key concepts of teams and leading teams, including values-based missions and goals, effective communication and feedback, stages of team development and leadership, diversity and inclusivity, mentoring and coaching, resolving conflict, project management, leading change, leaving a legacy, and assessment. Prerequisites: MICR/BIOC503 or BIOC530, 531, 532 and 533 or equivalent, and MICR/BIOC504 or equivalent. Saturday, May 13, 20231 p.m.Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), Room 12011000 Floyd Ave, Richmond, Va. 23220. VCU Transfer Center Telephone: (804) 827-1349 Email: transferinfo@vcu.edu Transfer Advising Request VCCS Transfer Planning Checklist Office of Admissions Telephone: (804) 828-1222 or (800) 841-3638 Email: ugrad@vcu.edu Apply Here. Semester course; 3 lecture hours. Students will gain hands-on experience in performing tasks related to specific research areas based on the laboratory in which they are accepted to work. Semester course; 1-3 seminar hours. The four-year curriculum in biology prepares students for employment in laboratory or field programs in private industry or government agencies and for teaching in secondary schools. Patterns of Mammalian Reproduction. Tickets for guests are not required. Exploration of concepts related to the basic molecular and cellular biology of viruses with emphasis on the structure, genetic material and replication strategies of viruses, and the different mechanisms of infection and prevention measures. BIOL401. The course will present a practical and theoretical introduction to the tools and techniques needed to obtain and interpret a variety of genome-related data types. BIOL632. Semester course; 1 recitation and 12 laboratory hours. The Donning of the Kente Ceremony celebrates the achievement of Black undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral candidates. Undergraduate Bulletin Print/Download Options This is the preliminary (or launch) version of the 2023-2024 VCU Bulletin. 1st Place: Sam Gottlieb - School of Medicine. See the Schedule of Classes for specific topics to be offered each semester and prerequisites. Transfer students must be from a Virginia college or university and transfer a minimum of 30 credit hours. Prerequisite: STAT/BIOS543. 3 credits. BIOL495. Enrollment is restricted to students with graduate standing. Semester course; 2 field experience hours. A minimum of two credits is required for the course to count as a laboratory experience. Invertebrate Zoology. Prerequisites: BIOL151 and BIOZ151; BIOL152 and BIOZ152; and BIOL300, all with a minimum grade of C. Topics include plant anatomy, morphology and reproduction; traditional plant medicine such as Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine; plant defense systems and secondary metabolites; and plant-derived drugs for various illnesses/ailments including cancer, arthritis, depression and diabetes. 2nd Place: Lois Akinola - School of Medicine. Prerequisites: BIOL151 and 152; BIOZ151 or LFSC/BNFO251; BIOZ152 or LFSC/BNFO252; CHEM101 and CHEZ101, all with a minimum grade of C; BIOL200, MATH200, MATH201, STAT210, STAT212 or STAT314. By clicking on "I agree", you agree to this use. 3 credits. The course is the first of two courses with the goal of equipping the students with the conceptual framework that will allow them to make sense and integrate the broad biological information they will be exposed to during their careers. 1 credit. in Biology. 2 credits. 4 credits. Students also may develop an interdisciplinary focus to their degree program, for example within areas such as bioinformatics, cancer biology, forensic science and environmental science. 1 Hour. Semester course; 3 lecture and 3 laboratory hours. Information is still being collected and the list will be updated once information is received. 4 credits. Consider short-term, semester and year-long Study Abroad opportunities. Biological Complexity. Open to qualified seniors and graduate students only. Semester course; 3 lecture and 3 laboratory hours. Introduction to Research. A comprehensive introduction to the vertebrate immune system emphasizing the molecular and cellular basis of innate and adaptive immune mechanisms, interactions and regulation. Additional credits from these courses may be applied to upper-level and open elective credits toward the degree. Semester course; 3 lecture and 3 laboratory hours (plus online component). 3 credits. The following graduate courses are required, and constitute the core courses of the curriculum: BIOC 503 Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology BIOC 504 Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology BIOC 651 Biochemistry Journal Club (each semester) BIOC 661 Critical Thinking (two semesters) BIOC 690 Biochemistry Seminar (each semester) Virginia Commonwealth University - Class Rings, Yearbooks and Graduation | Balfour Virginia Commonwealth University Change Your School Contact We're bringing the TRADITION to you. Study Abroad - Virginia Commonwealth University Education Abroad Study abroad updates regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Updated August 25, 2022 All study abroad participants must adhere to VCU's guidelines on university-sanctioned international travel. 3 Hours. A service-learning course related to insect-plant interactions. Laboratory work involves an in-depth study of vertebrate microanatomy at the light microscope level as well as an introduction to techniques used for the preparation of materials for histological study. Grades of A or B must be earned in each of the listed courses. The purpose of this course is to prepare students to successfully work as members and leaders of diverse scientific teams during their graduate studies and in multiple scientific career paths. Biology of Cancer II. 3 credits. Emphasis will be placed on attaining a deep understanding of a few widely used tools of bioinformatics. Prerequisite: BIOL300, BIOL310, BIOL317 or BIOL318 with a minimum grade of C. An introduction to the scientific process, including the mechanics of problem definition, information gathering and experimental design. Designed to expand academic instruction, enhance personal growth and foster a sense of civic responsibility. I was able to focus on my art and academic work without the stress of worrying how I was going to afford tuition., Andr Lucero (B.A. A graduate student admitted to a program or concentration requiring a final research project, work of art, thesis or dissertation, must qualify for continuing master's or doctoral status according to the degree candidacy requirements of the student's graduate program. Problems addressed will include but not be limited to issues in genomic analysis, statistical analysis and modeling of complex biological phenomena. 3 Hours. Aspiring gastroenterologist credits the program with opening doors to career in medicine. BIOL392. BIOL540. BIOL475. Semester course; 3 lecture hours. BIOL630. Richmond, Virginia 23284 Prerequisites: BIOL317 or BIOL318 with a minimum grade of C, and permission of the instructor. The admission process for international graduate students can take six to eight weeks, depending on how soon the applicant can provide the necessary materials. Not one to sit around, in 2018 new retiree Stephen Andrews, Ph.D. (Ph.D.'87/H&S), got involved with VCU Alumni as a volunteer, where, he says, "you get to see a lot of the knobs and wheels that run the university." He became a big fan of VCU Link, which he refers to as a Facebook for VCU people."It has two purposes: alumni-to-alumni connections and alumni-to-students. Prerequisites: BIOL392, permission of the supervising faculty member and a research proposal acceptable to the departmental chair. BIOL459. This course examines the physiological adjustments and adaptations made by organisms in response to their environment. BIOL493 taken for 0 credit does not qualify for BIOL477 capstone experience. 3 Hours. Science Communication: Research Proposals. 3 credits. Students will seek out ecologically relevant opportunities with local, state and federal community partners who will provide experiences to enhance academic enrichment and personal growth and will help foster a sense of civic responsibility. Topics will include yeast properties such as growth, structure, genetics, biodiversity and natural habitats. Included are discussions of the interactions among environmental quality and wildlife and human diseases and health. Field Botany. Congratulations VCU Class of 2022! The overall approach reflects the broad multi-disciplinary, multi-scale reality of modern/contemporary biological sciences and will help students identify themes, patterns, and processes that transcend scales of biological organization from organisms to landscapes. LSEE - For more information please reach out to Margaret Ozierski via email: maozierski@vcu.edu. Dec. 7, 2021. Saturday, May 13, 20235 p.m.Greater Richmond Convention Center, Exhibit Hall D403 N. 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