{"id":1886,"date":"2016-09-06T07:41:11","date_gmt":"2016-09-06T04:41:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/smartyschool.stylemixthemes.com\/?page_id=1886"},"modified":"2016-09-06T07:41:11","modified_gmt":"2016-09-06T04:41:11","slug":"undergraduate-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/savenew.upc.ac.cd\/index.php\/academics\/undergraduate-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Undergraduate Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column width=”3\/4″][stm_title title_tag=”div” title_color=”custom” page_title_enable=”true” title_color_custom=”#000000″ title_font_size=”36px” title_line_height=”54px” title_margin_b=”21px”][\/stm_title][stm_title title_tag=”div” title_color=”custom” title=”Biology is a diverse and exciting field. Both as preparation for specific professional careers and as the focus of a general liberal arts curriculum, a major in Biology is an excellent choice for many Smart students.” title_color_custom=”#000000″ title_font_size=”20px” title_line_height=”36px” title_margin_b=”27px”][\/stm_title][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1473836723118{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}”]The Biology major can serve as a stepping-stone for a wide variety of career opportunities, such as medical, dental, or veterinary school, or for a graduate program in the biological and applied sciences. It can also serve as a valuable and satisfying focus of a liberal arts education for those not planning careers in science-related fields. Throughout these pages, students will find information from courses, how to declare the major and complete requirements to resources on campus for career services, advising, and research opportunities:<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][stm_single_image img_id=”2270″ img_size=”510×310″ img_responsive_enable=”true”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1473836954372{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 12px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Advising<\/a><\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1473142100117{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 27px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]Our peer and staff advisors would love to answer your questions about the major.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][stm_single_image img_id=”2270″ img_size=”510×310″ img_responsive_enable=”true”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1473836809333{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 12px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]<\/p>\n

How to Declare<\/a><\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1473142346657{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 51px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]Follow these simple steps to declare a major in Biology.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][stm_single_image img_id=”2270″ img_size=”510×310″ img_responsive_enable=”true”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1473836816183{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 12px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]<\/p>\n

The Major<\/a><\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1473142250079{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 27px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]There are 3 ways to complete the Biology major. See which one is right for you.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][stm_single_image img_id=”2270″ img_size=”510×310″ img_responsive_enable=”true”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1473836823217{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 12px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Honors Program<\/a><\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1473142379976{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 27px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]The honors program allows students to complete a substantial piece.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][stm_single_image img_id=”2270″ img_size=”510×310″ img_responsive_enable=”true”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1473836829819{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 12px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Research<\/a><\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1473142870545{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 27px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]Learn more about opportunities to get involved in research, both in the Biology department.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][stm_single_image img_id=”2270″ img_size=”510×310″ img_responsive_enable=”true”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1473836836842{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 12px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]<\/p>\n

The Minor<\/a><\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1473142904593{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 27px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]For students with an interest in the field but not enough time to complete the major, a minor.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][stm_single_image img_id=”2270″ img_size=”510×310″ img_responsive_enable=”true”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1473836847658{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 12px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]<\/p>\n

The Senior Reflection<\/a><\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1473142652135{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 27px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]Students are invited to undertake a year-long capstone experience in lieu.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][stm_single_image img_id=”2270″ img_size=”510×310″ img_responsive_enable=”true”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1473836861653{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 21px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 12px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Studying away from Smart<\/a><\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1473142878223{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 27px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]Yes, you can spend a quarter off campus & graduate in 4 years.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][stm_single_image img_id=”2270″ img_size=”510×310″ img_responsive_enable=”true”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1473836868370{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 12px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Transfer Credit<\/a><\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1473142739864{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 27px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]Learn how to transfer your courses for credit toward the Biology major.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1473143227762{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][stm_single_image img_id=”2270″ img_size=”510×310″ img_responsive_enable=”true”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1473836875761{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 12px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Forms<\/a><\/h5>\n

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