Geosciences Transfer Orientation How to register for your Summer/ Fall 2015 classes First, you will declare your major The link to the major declaration website is provided in your folder Second, you will learn how to register This video will teach you how to: search for courses offered each semester (OASIS) 2. register yourself for courses (USF Schedule Search) 1. Third, you will review your completed coursework URL: degreeworks.usf.edu Review your class history: • List of all college courses, including AP, IB & Dual Enrollment • Make note of any missing coursework o May not have most recent semester See how these courses fit into your Degreeworks Green means you have completed this requirement. Blue means you are currently enrolled in a course that will fulfill this requirement. Red means that you still have to complete this requirement. REMEMBER courses you are taking now or that have not been processed by admissions will not be on your audit Meeting FKL Requirements Note: An AA degree from Florida Public College or prior Bachelor’s from anywhere meets lower level FKL requirements FKL: Capstone & Writing Intensive exit courses • • MUST BE TAKEN AT USF Even students who have an A.A. from a public institution STILL NEEDS these courses! • Only exception - previous Bachelor’s degree Other courses you may see FLENT and FLEX Requirements •Did you submit your High School Transcript? •Are you fluent in another language? World Language Education Department, CPR 419 Other courses you may see • 3000 and 4000-level courses o Likely need at least 5 additional courses outside major and FKL o Ex. HSC 4537 Medical Terminology Remember: Florida Common Course Coding Only applicable to courses transferring from a Florida Public Institution Course Title General Chemistry I Biology I lecture/lab General Microbiology Transfer USF equivalency CHM X045 (CHM 1045, CHM 2045) CHM 2045 BSC X010 and BSC X010L (BSC 1010 or BSC 2010 & lab) -OR- BSC X010C (BSC 1010C, BSC 2010C) BSC 2010 and BSC 2010L Note: a “C” at the end of a course designates a lecture/lab combo course MCB 1000 and MCB 1000L -OR- MCB 1010C MCB 2000 and MCB 2010L (NOT MCB 3020C) What should I register for? Degree Works is the to helping you answer this question. Choosing Courses: Where do I start? Creating your schedule Example 1- Environmental Science and Policy Majors Course Prefix Course Title Cr. CHM 2045/Lab Chemistry I & Lab 4 MAC 2311 Calculus I 3 EVR 4027 Wetland Environments (CAPSTONE)/Elective 3 PHI 3640 Environmental Ethics 3 Optional: GEO 4372 Global Conservation 3 TOTAL CREDITS 13-16 Example 2- Geology BS major Course Prefix Course Title Cr. GLY 2010/2000L Dynamic Earth/Essentials of Geology Lab 4 CHM 2045/Lab Chemistry I 3 EVR 4027 Wetland Environments (CAPSTONE)/Elective 3 FIL 3854 Film Arts (WRITING INTENSIVE) 3 Optional Non-quantitative elective 3 TOTAL CREDITS 13-16 Why have a balanced schedule? • Academic Probation o USF GPA = all college coursework attempted at USF ONLY • D/F Rule for Life Science Majors o 3 or more and you are out of major • GPA for future goals o 3.7 Overall GPA is competitive for Med School Permit Process & Eligibility Take out the following document from your folder: Remember- In order to be eligible for a permit, all documentation must include the following information: • • • • • Your full name The name of the institution where the course was taken The term in which the class was taken Passing final grade (as outlined by the Department) Approved course evaluation (if applicable) Documentation must be submitted via screen shots or in PDF Form. Unfortunately, we cannot accept copied and pasted word documents. Will you need a permit or eval? “I have pre-requisite courses that… …I have already completed but are missing from my class history.” You will need a PERMIT …are currently being taken at ANOTHER SCHOOL.” ...were taken at a PRIVATE SCHOOL.” ...don't follow Common Course Coding.” ... were taken at an OUT OF STATE SCHOOL.” You will need an EVALUATION and then a PERMIT Important Reminders Permits will not be provided: • While prerequisites are still in progress o Example: If currently enrolled in CHM 1045/L we cannot provide a permit for CHM 2046/L until you can show a final grade of “C” or better • If an evaluation is pending and has not been approved • If a permit request has not been submitted Permits can be provided: • Prior to your registration date • For courses not yet in DegreeWorks as long as you submit the required documentation with your permit request Now let’s Register! Registering for Exit courses Using USF Schedule Search, scroll to the bottom Division of Health Professions Advising If you are considering a Health Profession career: You should plan to meet with a Health Professions Advisor *See the brochure in your folder for more information* Pre-Med Information: • The Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) is changing in 2015 – There will be four sections – two on the natural sciences; one on social sciences and one on social sciences/humanities. – There are two important courses to help you: Research Design Methods - ECH 4931 which covers reasoning skills for the natural and social sciences Bodies, Minds, Society & Health– ISS 3930 or SYA 4930- covers content and the four skills for Section 3 of the MCAT- Psychological & Social Foundation (see a detailed handout in your folder) Resources you should know: • Check OASIS for registration date • READ emails sent from advisors! – Please email from your USF email address & include your student ID in all emails to ensure a quicker response. • Visit your department’s CANVAS site, Facebook page & website regularly • Get to know your faculty & advisors! • Tutoring is available! Learning Commons Chemistry- see website for calendar What Now? 1. Locate the After Orientation Step-by-Step Guide in your folder to assist you 2. Advisors are in the room to assist you: o o o o Chemistry Advisors Biology Advisors Health Sciences Advisors Pre-Health Advisors We will answer QUICK questions otherwise, We encourage you to make an appointment using the eScheduler system! GO BULLS!
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