I have general administrative questions. Are there NVCC-wide FAQ sites?

What biology courses are being offered at this campus?
See the Courses page.

I am interested in studying biology. What degree program should I be in?
The Programs page lists those deg NATURAL SCIENCE & BIOLOGY WOODBRIDGE NVCC ree and certificate programs of likely greatest interest to Biology students. For further information, contact the Woodbridge Campus Counseling Center (http://www.nvcc.edu/woodbridge/wofaq.html ) or speak with your advisor.
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How do I find out who my advisor is? When and how should I contact my advisor?
See the Woodbridge campus FAQ page, at: http://www.nvcc.edu/woodbridge/wofaq.html#ques11
under General Degree Requirements.
(Soon, students will be able to able to get the name and email address of their advisor at NOVAConnect: http://www.nvcc.edu/novaconnect/ )

Where can I get information on transfering to a biology program at a 4-year college?
See the Transfer page.

I know there are many careers available in the biological and health sciences, but what are the employment prospects?
See the Careers page for useful links.

I have a keen interest in a certain biology-related field and I wonder whether there are meetings of professional societies in that field, that I could attend as a student.
See the Events/News page for links to event information in a variety of biology-related fields. In many cases, students can become members of professional societies and/or register for meetings at substantial discounts.
 

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How do I get on the Dean’s List?
"Your name will be placed on the Dean's List for any semester that your grade point average is 3.50 or higher. You must have completed at least six semester hours in the current semester (excluding developmental courses) with no grade lower than C.
Your name will be placed on the Presidential Scholars' list for any semester that your grade point average is 3.75 or higher. You must have completed at least nine semester hours in the current semester (excluding developmental courses) and have earned a minimum of twenty semester hours of credit at NVCC." (From NVCC Student handbook.)
For tips on academic success, you may wish to check out this page:
http://www.nvcc.edu/stuservices/cs.htm

For further questions about Biology courses and programs at the Woodbridge Campus, how do I reach the Natural Science & Mathematic Division office?
Natural Science & Mathematic Division office phone number, fax number, hours of operation, email address, and physical address can be found on the Division’s Homepage:
http://www.nvcc.edu/woodbridge/ensdivision/

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I have general administrative questions. Are there NVCC-wide FAQ sites?
Indeed. Here are the URLs:
http://www.nvcc.edu/about/faq.htm
http://www.nvcc.edu/stuservices/nvccfaqs.htm
Also, for a PDF copy of the NVCC Student handbook, go to:
http://www.nvcc.edu/resources/stuhandbook/
and for the 2005 NVCC Course catalog, go to:
Current Catalog

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For some additional biology-related FAQ, you may wish to check out these web sites:

Just the FAQ's
Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology
"Why should I become a biologist? What do biologists do? Who hires biologists? How much do biologists earn? Will I be able to support a family? What major should I choose? What are some of the subdisciplines in biology? If I decide to become a biologist, what classes should I take? Are there other activities I should participate in besides formal classes?"
http://www.sicb.org/careers/faqs.php3

Careers in ecology
Ecological Society of America
"What do ecologists do? What kinds of jobs are there in ecology? What is the job outlook like? What courses should I take? How can I gain experience during college? How do I learn more about careers in ecology? Searching for a job"
http://esa.sdsc.edu/undergraduate.htm
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