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 comments from previous participants, comments
What is the schedule for the BIOS program, Tentative Schedule, from 2009
For more information view the BIOS flyer, including results from previous years
Program Dates: 8-13 August, 2010
Program Cost: $450, plus housing if needed (scholarships available see on-line program application).
Registration Deadline: 7 July, 2010 (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 9 July, 2010
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
BIOS is now partnering with the Pearson Foundation Digital Arts Alliance
For more information click here
