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Opportunities on campus

Counseling Center Recruiting Mental Health Ambassadors

NC State Mental Health Ambassadors are a group of undergraduate and graduate students with a passion for mental health awareness and wellness education.  Applications are due the first week in April.  For more info, check out: https://counseling.dasa.ncsu.edu/workshops-and-events/mental-health-ambassador-program/

 Tutorial Center Seeking Tutors for Summer and Fall!  

The University Tutorial Center is currently recruiting chemistry, math, and physics tutors for Summer and Fall 2017!  For details go to: https://tutorial.dasa.ncsu.edu/become-a-tutor/ 

Office of International Students – Small Pack Leader and Culture to Culture Ambassador Recruitment 

To volunteer for  Small Pack Leaders and Culture to Culture Ambassadors program, check out the OIS website:  https://internationalservices.ncsu.edu/ois-programs/

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MA 331 Differential Equations for the Life Sciences

Life science students who enjoy math and have taken (or are taking) MA 231 can consider taking MA 331 in the fall. Students should talk to their advisor to determine if this course should be considered.
MA 331 Differential Equations for the Life Sciences 3.
Prerequisites: MA 231 or MA 241
Credit cannot be given for both MA 341 and MA 331.
This course provides students with an understanding of how mathematics and life sciences can stimulate and enrich each other. The course topics include first order differential equations, separable equations, second order systems, vector and matrix systems, eigenvectors/eigenvalues, graphical and qualitative methods. The methods are motivated with examples from the biological sciences (growth models, kinetics and compartmental models, epidemic models, predator-prey, etc). Computational modeling will be carried out using SimBiology, a MATLAB toolbox based graphical user interface, which automates and simplifies the process of modeling biological systems.
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Updates on Human Anatomy and Physiology offerings

After Summer 2017, BIO212 will no longer be offered. BIO421/426 will be phased out over time, likely not offered after Spring or Summer 2018.

 

  • Students who planned to take BIO 212 in Fall 2017:
    • should enroll in either BIO240 or BIO245 instead.  Both of these courses will appear as options on our curricula anywhere that BIO212 was listed as an option or requirement. 
  • Students who have taken BIO 212 already:
    • HB students can satisfy their second physiology degree requirement with:
      • BIO 421 until it is phased out
      • A 400-level physiology course selected from the following:
        • BIO 424 Endocrinology
        • BIO 488 Neurobiology
        • BIO 441 Immunology
  • Any student who has taken BIO 212 and needs a 2-semester sequence of Human Anatomy and Physiology as a pre-req for allied health professions should take BIO 421 & BIO 426.
  • Students who have taken BIO 212 should not take BIO 240 nor BIO 245 as a second physiology course. Credit is not allowed for either BIO 240/245 AND BIO 212 or BIO 421.

BIO240 Human Anatomy and Physiology A (4 credits, with required co-req lab) BIO 240 provides an introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the nervous, skeletal, muscular and digestive systems. Fundamental principles addressed throughout the course include (1) maintenance and regulation of homeostasis, (2) communication and control processes throughout the body, (3) integration across organ systems, (4) structure-function relationships and (5) anatomical and physiological adaptation. Together, BIO 240 and BIO 245 provide a strong foundation in human anatomy and physiology (through both lecture and lab) for students preparing for a variety of health-related professions. Pre-req: C- or better in BIO183. Cannot receive credit for both BIO240 and BIO212 or BIO421.

BIO245 Human Anatomy and Physiology B (4 credits, with required co-req lab) BIO 245 provides an introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, and renal systems.  Fundamental principles addressed throughout the course include (1) maintenance and regulation of homeostasis, (2) communication and control processes throughout the body, (3) integration and interdependence across organ systems, (4) structure-function relationships and (5) anatomical and physiological adaptation.  Together, BIO 240 and BIO 245 provide a strong foundation in human anatomy and physiology (through both lecture and lab) for students preparing for a variety of health-related professions. Pre-req: C- or better in BIO 183. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 245 and BIO 212 or BIO 421.