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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

Sample BIOS Schedule: 2013 Tentative Schedule

For more information view the BIOS flyer, including results from previous years

Program Dates: 11-16 August, 2013

Program Cost: $450, plus housing if needed (scholarships available see on-line program application).  The program fee includes the following:

The Biol 1201/1202 textbook

A student response system handset (i.e. clicker)

Meals during the program

A Program Binder with materials

Program FAQs

Housing FAQs

Registration Deadline: 15 July, 2013 (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 17 July, 2013

To Apply click on the following link:  APPLICATION

Receipt of your application will be confirmed once submitted

For additional program information contact:

Leigh Anne Howell at bios@lsu.edu

 

BIOS is now partnering with the Pearson Foundation Digital Arts Alliance