Biology

History

Biology is a very unique major. Although there was little history on the major specifically at Georgia Southern University, the major is still a popular one. The Biology department at Georgia Southern University now contains approximately 650 undergraduate students. Among these 650 undergraduate students, there are 32 full time faculty members who are overly generous in helping these students obtain a Biology degree. Georgia Southern currently offers one of the best Biology programs in the state of Georgia. This leads me to say that the history of the Biology program goes further back than 10 years.
In 1906, Georgia Southern was founded as a district agricultural school. Since science is a major part of agriculture, Biology had to be a major offered at the school. This causes me to say that Georgia Southern has been offering a Biology degree since the early 1900’s.
In regards to biology departments across America, in 1876, John Hopkins University opened one of the first Biology Departments in the United States. According to Bamber, the birth of biology took place in the 4th and 5th century BC. The word biology is a Greek name. Bios means life and logos means the study of. The first person to make a significant contribution in biology is Alcmaeon, living in Crotona in the 5th century (Bamber). The concept of Biology and degree has been around for centuries and is still growing in 2013.

Protocitation:
• Crawford MH History of Human Biology Wayne State University Press ARC- QH305 .G3 1965

• Gardner, Eldon J. History of biology Minneapolis, Burgess Pub. Co. ARC- QH305 .G3 1965

• Miall, L. C. History of biology London, Watts & co. UGA library Science Library 4th Floor

• Gascoigne, Bamber History of Biology www.historyofworld.net HistoryWorld

• Dr. Virginia Chappell. Writing in Biology Courses. Marquette University.Http://www.marquette.edu/wac/departmental/MarquetteUniversityWritingInBiologyCourses.shtml

Contributors: Carlissa Hill, Roujauna Hylton, and
Lyndsey Downing

Education

Major Page at Southern

Department of Biology

Degree Plan and Common Minors

BIOLOGY, B.A. 126 credits
BIOLOGY, B.S.B. 126 credits
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

Common Minors include: Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Environmental Science, and Public Health.

Academic Advisors:
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Fax: 912-478-0845
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Department Chair:
Dr. Stephen Vives
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Associate Chair:
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Graduate Program Director:
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Writing Assignments

As a Georgia Southern Biology major, there are many writing assignments in the upper division courses, which are a necessary element for achieving within the field. The types of assignments include research essays, short essays, short reports, and lab reports. The short essays and reports can pertain to a specific topic or a piece of literature, while lab reports include details of observations, procedures, and outcomes of a particular lab experiment. These assignments are evident through the school’s 2107 and 2108 Biology labs. A main objective of the course(s) is for the students to learn in-depth skills and techniques about scientific writing to prepare for the future. These assignments have a purpose of evaluating students’ knowledge over material within this major. Us Biology students need to have a complete understanding of the material we are subjected to because living individuals depend on our knowledge of particular material. Besides the assignments previously stated, members acquiring a Master of Science in Biology degree here at Georgia Southern are required to complete a thesis proposal and the extensive thesis or dissertation. A successful thesis proposal outlines the thesis topic, defines all of the issues the paper will address, and explains why the topic guarantees further research. The proposal is carefully reviewed by a committee, who determines if the subject is appropriate and whether the topic is relevant to the field of study. If the committee does not see any value in the chosen topic, the thesis will not be approved. Therefore, the proposal is one of the most important parts of a dissertation, as it determines whether the student can continue to write the thesis. All of this is said to prove the point that the writing assignments given in undergraduate school can only be beneficial for the future.
Contributors: Roujauna Hylton, Carlissa Hill, Lyndsey Downing, and Breyanna Morning
Department-by-Department Reference Guide
Graduate Student Source Book

Types of Writing

Writing Styles and Publications

Writing Styles and Publications
· ACS (American Chemical Society)
· AMA (American Medical Association)
· APA ( American Physiological Association), for books and internet resources
· CJE ( Council of Science Editors), for books and internet sources
· Harvard Style
· NLM (National Library of Medicine), for books and internet resources
· Vancour Style ( International Committee of Medical Journal Editors)

Writing Guides and Style Manuals in the Biological and Health Sciences

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Introduction
An unknown substance was tested for identification as a compound. The solid was numbered with a seven and tests were performed on the unknown substance to find the identity. The tests performed on the substance included solubility, measuring pH, flame test, and anion analysis. The unknown substance was determined to be ammonium sulfate, with the chemical formula being (NH4)2SO4. After the tests were performed on the ammonium sulfate to determine chemical properties as well as physical properties, a synthesis reaction was performed to prove that the unknown substance was ammonium sulfate.
Experimental
On the first week of the project, a solubility test, anion analysis, and a flame test were performed on the unknown compound to determine the identity. For the solubility test, two grams of the unknown was measured out and placed in a graduated cylinder containing 5.0 mL of water and stirred. 0.1 grams of the unknown compound was added to the solution and stirred. Another 0.3 grams of the unknown compound was added to the solution and stirred. The mixture was saturated, and the temperature was recorded at 23.6 degrees Celsius. The solubility in g/L was 480 g/L, and the solubility in mol/L was 3.64 mol/L. The test was repeated, and again two grams of the unknown was measured out and placed in a graduated cylinder containing 5.0 mL of water and stirred. 0.1 grams of the unknown compound was added to the solution and stirred. An additional 0.3 grams of the unknown compound was added to the solution and stirred. The mixture again became saturated with 0.4 grams of the unknown added, and the temperature of the solution at saturation was 23.4 degrees Celsius. The solubility in g/L and mol/L was the same. In g/L, the solubility was 480 g/L, and in mol/L the solubility was 3.64 mol/L. Due to the solution being able to become saturated, many unknown compounds were eliminated from possible candidates. Ammonium sulfate is soluble in water.
A flame test was also performed on the unknown compound. 0.5 grams of the unknown solid was added to 1 mL of water to create a concentrated solution in a graduated cylinder. A nichrome loop was dipped into the concentrated solution and placed into the Bunsen burner flame. No color change resulted. Ammonium sulfate does not have a color change when placed into a Bunsen burner flame. The compound was determined to ammonium sulfate after the solubility and flame tests.
An anion analysis was also performed on the unknown compound. 1.0 mL of (NH4)2SO4 was placed into a graduated cylinder containing 1.0 mL of 6 M HCl and 1.0 mL of BaCl2 solution. A white precipitate immediately formed, proving the presence of sulfate ions. Ammonium sulfate forms a precipitate in that reaction, which validates that the unknown was ammonium sulfate.
On the second week, two quantitative and one qualitative test were performed on the ammonium sulfate compound to verify that it truly was ammonium sulfate. The two quantitative tests were the solubility test and measuring the pH of the compound. The qualitative test was the flame test. The solubility test was performed again on the second week to verify results from the previous week. Again, two grams of ammonium sulfate were added to 5.0 mL of water in a graduated cylinder and stirred well. 0.1 grams of ammonium sulfate was then added to the solution and stirred. After an additional 0.3 grams of ammonium sulfate was added to the solution, the solution became saturated at 23.8 degrees Celsius. The solubility was 3.64 mol/L and 480 g/L. The test was repeated. Two grams were again added to a graduated cylinder containing 5.0 mL of water and stirred. 0.1 grams of ammonium sulfate were added to the solution and stirred. 0.3 grams of the ammonium sulfate were added to the solution and stirred to complete the saturation process. The temperature was 23.6 degrees Celsius. The solubility was 480 g/L or 3.64 mol/L.
To measure the pH of ammonium sulfate, a Labquest was used. One gram of ammonium sulfate was measured out and added to a graduated cylinder containing 10.0 mL of water. The volume of the solution was 11.0 mL. The probe on the Labquest had to be calibrated with a pH 4 solution and then a pH 7 solution. The pH of the standard solution of ammonium sulfate was 6.03, while the pH of the unknown compound determined to be ammonium sulfate was 6.15. The pH was close enough to the standard solution to prove that the unknown compound was ammonium sulfate.
The flame test was repeated to validate the previous weeks results. 0.4 grams of ammonium sulfate was added to 1 mL of water in a graduated cylinder to create a concentrated solution. The nichrome loop was dipped into the graduated cylinder containing the solution. The loop was placed into the Bunsen burner flame, which again resulted in no color change. The lack of color change is associated with ammonium sulfate.
On the third week a synthesis of the ammonium sulfate compound was performed. First, a balanced equation for the synthesis reaction had to be written. The balanced chemical equation was 2NH4OH + H2SO4 yields 2H2O + (NH4)2SO4 . For the synthesis reaction, 10.1 mL of NH4OH was combined with 5.05 mL of H2SO4 in a graduated cylinder and slightly stirred. The solution was placed on a hot plate under the hood in order to boil out the excess water from the solution. After approximately ten minutes of being heated, 2.02 grams of (NH4)2SO4 was formed. Once the synthesis reaction was formed, tests were performed on the ammonium sulfate formed. The two tests performed were a flame test and an anion analysis.
The flame test was performed with the ammonium sulfate formed from the synthesis reaction to determine if the product formed was truly ammonium sulfate. 0.4 grams of the ammonium sulfate formed from the synthesis reaction was added to 1 mL of water in a graduated cylinder. The nichrome loop was dipped into the solution and placed in the flame of the Bunsen burner. No color change was observed, which agreed with previous results from flame tests.
An anion analysis was also performed on the ammonium sulfate formed from the synthesis reaction. 1.0 mL of (NH4)2SO4 was placed into a graduated cylinder containing 1.0 mL of 6 M HCl and 1.0 mL of BaCl2 solution. A white precipitate immediately formed, proving the presence of sulfate ions. A precipitate formed with the original unknown compound that was determined to be ammonium sulfate.
Results and Discussion
The purpose of the tests on the first week was to identify the unknown compound from a list of known compounds. The compound was identified as ammonium sulfate through the solubility test, anion analysis, and flame test. The solubility test determined that the unknown compound was soluble in water, which ammonium sulfate is. The flame tests depicted no color change with the nichrome loop placed in the flame. Ammonium sulfate shows no color change in a Bunsen burner flame. The anion analysis test proved that a white precipitate formed, as it does with ammonium sulfate when an anion analysis is performed.
The tests performed on the second week were used to verify that the identified compound was truly ammonium sulfate. The tests on the second week were performed with the compound from the previous week, as well as the stock compound of ammonium sulfate to determine if the tests had the same results. The solubility test determined that both the unknown compound determined to be ammonium sulfate and the stock compound were soluble in water. The pH measurement determined the pH of the stock compound of ammonium sulfate to be 6.03, and the pH of the unknown compound to be 6.15. The pH measurements were close enough to determine that they were the same compound. Ammonium sulfate is commonly used in fertilizer because the compound lowers the pH level of the soil. Therefore, knowing the pH of the compound is incredibly important, because soil has to have a particular range of pH in order for plants to grow as desired. The flame test again showed no color change with the unknown compound, as well as with the stock compound.
A synthesis reaction was formed on the third week to form ammonium sulfate. Ammonium sulfate is hazardous in large quantities, therefore if the synthesis reaction had been performed incorrectly, too much ammonium sulfate could have been produced resulting in negative consequences for everyone who came in contact with the compound. Possible side effects of coming in contact with too much ammonium sulfate include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Tests were then performed on the unknown compound determined to be ammonium sulfate from the first week of testing, the stock compound found in the lab, and the ammonium sulfate formed from the synthesis reaction to determine if all three compounds had similar results. A flame test and an anion analysis were performed on the ammonium sulfate from the three different sources. No color change resulted in any of the three sources of ammonium sulfate, insinuating that the three compounds were all ammonium sulfate. During the anion analysis all three sources of ammonium sulfate produced a white precipitate, which also proved that all three compounds were ammonium sulfate.
Test Name Results of Unknown Compound Resultsof Genuine Compound Result of Synthetic Compound
Solubility Test 3.64 mol/L 3.77 mol/L 3.65 mol/L
pH Test 6.15 6.03 6.07
Conclusion
The results of the tests performed on the unknown compound supported the hypothesis that the compound was ammonium sulfate. Possible sources of error include miscalculations with mathematics, human error, measuring incorrect amounts, and allowing the synthesis reaction to boil for too long. The lab taught how to tests for the identity of an unknown compound, particular tests that enable the identification of a compound physical and chemical properties, and how to perform a synthesis reaction.
References
http://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9927078, Science Lab, 12 March 2013.
http://www.aluminumsulfate.net/Ammonium-Sulfate.html, Aluminum Sulfate, 12 March 2013.
http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-ammonsul.html, Columbia Encyclopedia, 12 March 2013.

Students entering their first year of college have few resources detailing the assignments required for a class. Biology majors are required to take both biology and chemistry classes in order to graduate with a degree. The writing styles for biology and chemistry classes are often similar to each other. Both classes require lab reports due periodically during the semester. For biology laboratory classes there is a lab report due every week. Chemistry laboratory classes only require one or two lab reports during the semester. However, chemistry laboratory classes require a completed section of the lab manual to be turned in weekly.
The chemistry lab report represents not only the writing that will be completed in a college chemistry course, but also an example of the procedures performed during a laboratory class. The laboratory paper was based on an experiment in which unknown compounds were synthesized to recreate the compound, as well as to determine the
original compound through a series of quantitative and qualitative tests performed on the original compound. The experiment was presented in a laboratory manual. The experiment has a detailed introduction that describes the main objective of the lab manual. The laboratory manual has specific tools that will be used in the lab. The tools are presented in a way that they are not mentioned until the tool is needed. The tools can range from a graduated cylinder to a pH probe. If all written instructions from the laboratory manual were followed, then the desired results from the experiment should have been achieved.
The experiment that I performed had an unknown compound later identified to be ammonium sulfate over a three-week period of experimentation. Each week multiple qualitative and quantitative tests were performed. For example, week two of the experiment consisted of a solubility test, measuring pH, and a flame test. The flame test was qualitative and the solubility test and measuring the pH were quantitative. Through these tests and others included during the three weeks, the compound was identified as ammonium sulfate. After the unknown compound was identified as ammonium sulfate, the compound was synthesized. The compound being synthesized means that the compound was recreated to test for similar characteristics with the unknown compound. The synthesized compound had the same qualitative and quantitative tests performed on it as the original unknown compound. Identical tests were performed on the synthetic compound and the original compound in order to determine that there were no variations in the data collected during each test on the two compounds. Each test required that information be recorded in order to be included in the written laboratory paper at the end of the experiment. Recording the information helped to conserve that accuracy of the experimental data, resulting in the data collected during the experiment being more reliable.
Exposure to the way a laboratory manual is set up, the experimental instructions, and the writing associated with the experiment would be beneficial to any incoming student with a science major. As an incoming freshman with no knowledge of writing in a science major, exposure to an experiment with a laboratory report such as this would have been incredibly beneficial. Seeing the workload associated with writing in a science major would be helpful for students attempting to determine if a science major is their chosen path.

Contributor: Lyndsey Downing

Beyond Biology Blurs

Writing in Biology Courses

Contributors: Roujauna Hylton, Carlissa Hill, Breyanna Morning, and Lyndsey Downing

Blogs

A blog is a web site on which an individual or group of users record opinions, information, etc. on a regular basis. Blogs are beneficial to biology majors because they provide useful information for students to be exposed to.
The Anesthesia Blog is a blog about anesthesia, anesthesiology, anesthetists and other things related to gas and the passing of it.
Notes of an Anesthesioboist is a blog about an Anesthesioboist who also deals with being a mother and a wife.
Cycles Research Institute's Blog's mission as a blog is to discover, understand, and explain the true nature and origin of cycles, thereby solving the mystery of recurrent rhythmic phenomena, as has been observed in both the natural and the social sciences, and while so doing, to instruct others, and to apply this new knowledge for the greater good of all life.
Using Blogs in Science Education a Middle School Technology Integrationist in NYC and former High School Biology teacher's blog.
The Biology Blog encompasses a wide range of topics, including cutting-edge biological research, the trials and tribulations of graduate school and science education and advocacy.
The petMD Blog Center is a source that features different veterinarians discussing a variety of topics. "Fully Vetted," "Purely Puppy," "Nutrition Nuggets, "Healthy Assurance," and "The Daily Vet" are the included blogs written by doctors of veterinary medicine from all over the country. The insight and personal experience shared are done in hope of pet owners to become more knowledgeable and aware of their pets.

Contributors: Lyndsey Downing, Khristin Williams

Listservs

A listerv is an electronic mailing list of people who wish to receive specified information from the Internet. For biology majors a listerv is beneficial because they provide information and knowledge for students.
SK & A Physician's List
SK&A’s physician list is qualified using a unique verification process to ensure all data is consistently monitored to bring clients the best lists. As part of this process, the physician mailing list and the other SK&A healthcare databases are only telephone-verified at the source. Profiling information and contacts are not added to the database until they are verified by the source. SK&A’s database has 2.1 million profiles of healthcare providers and decision makers affiliated with 480,000-plus healthcare facilities nationwide.
Society for Technology in Anesthesia
The Society for Technology in Anesthesia has an email listserv for the use of its members. Members are encouraged to utilize this resource to exchange information about all topics related to anesthesia technology. The purpose of the listserv is to facilitate communication amongst society members.
The Leading Professional Society for the New Era of Computational Biology
The International Society for Computational Biology (ISCB) serves over 3,000 members from more than 70 countries by addressing scientific policies, providing access to high quality publications, organizing meetings, and serving as a portal to information about training, education, employment and news from related fields. The ISCB hosts annual meetings, including the ISMB, the world's longest running and largest bioinformatics conference (held jointly with the ECCB every other year in Europe). The ISCB also affiliates with several other significant meetings of our science, has two official journals of the highest impact factors in the Mathematical & Computational Biology category, and has affiliations in place with several other publications for the benefit of our members.
American Institute of Biological Sciences
AIBS builds community in support of researchers, educators, and scientists who understand the importance of sharing biological discovery and knowledge. In creating EDUCATION RESOURCES, monitoring PUBLIC POLICY, providing PEER REVIEW of scientific applications, programs, and scientific literature, PUBLISHING timely biological sciences information, and implementing dynamic PUBLIC OUTREACH PROGRAMS, we are ensuring the future of the biological sciences. 

Contributors: Lyndsey Downing, Khristin Williams, Roujauna Hylton

Jobs and Careers/Graduate School

Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant, Dermatology- are healthcare professionals educated at the graduate level to diagnose, prescribe, and treat patients with physicians. (Pace University)
Employment Opportunities: Once you graduate from a Physician’s Assistant Program, you are eligible to take the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE). After, successfully completing this exam you will be a certified Physician Assistant.
Jobs as Physician’s Assistant in the field of Dermatology
Average National Salary: Expected salary for a PA in the United States, $91,151
Job Descriptions of a PA: Assesses plans and provide patient assistant under the supervision of a doctor. They are licensed to see patients and prescribe prescriptions; however they cannot start their own practice. A PA will always have to work under a doctor. Some PA jobs may require a master’s degree but all PA jobs require a graduate degree from an accredited physician assistant program. They perform many tasks and usually reports to a doctor. They must meet all requirements given by the state.
Brief statement about research and writing: In PA school, there will be many writing assignments and “hands on” activities. While in PA school, you will get the opportunity to write different lab reports for the various projects. Once becoming a PA, you will have to write prescriptions and health results for the patients. There is not much research in this occupation.
Resources:
www.salary.com/Physician -Assistant-Medical-Salary.html
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Veterinarian

Employment Opportunities:
Job Title: Veterinary Technician/Assistant
Employer: Collier Spray Neuter Clinic
Location: Naples, Florida
Date Posted: March 23, 2013
Type & Experience Level: Part Time or Full Time – One to seven years
Hourly Rate: $10.00- 15.00
Species: Canine, Feline
Preferred Education: High School
Job Description:
While working in a positive, fast paced environment located minutes from the beautiful SW Florida coast, we are making a difference in the lives of needy animals. Collier Spay Neuter Clinic, (CSNC), a Humane Alliance model High Quality, High Volume Spay Neuter Clinic, is seeking an energetic, personable, upbeat, professional and mission driven veterinary technician to join our clinic team in providing low cost and free spay/neuter services for SW Florida's pets in need.
About Collier Spray Neuter Clinic:
CSNC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, whose dream is a "No-Kill" Collier County where the community's pets are not killed simply because they are homeless. In order to decrease the deaths, we must decrease the births. CSNC is SW Florida's only high quality, high volume, low cost spay neuter clinic! Their mission is to provide a non-lethal alternative to the unnecessary euthanasia of homeless pets through high quality, targeted, affordable sterilization services.
Job Title: Veterinarian
Employer: Casper Animal Medical Center
Location: Casper, Wyoming
Date Posted: March 22, 2013
Type & Experience Level: Full Time – Any experience level considered
Salary: Open
Preferred Education: DVM or equivalent
Job Description:
This hospital is looking forward to welcoming an enthusiastic, outgoing, and friendly doctor to the diverse team, which includes specialists in surgery,
and alternative medicine. They are a busy 3 to 4 doctor MIXED animal practice, predominately small animal with some exotics and about 35% equine. There is a newer large facility with a highly skilled support staff and state of the art diagnostic and therapeutic equipment. This practice puts an emphasis on excellent patient care, client relations, client education and preventive medicine. A veterinarian who can interact positively with clientele, be a client educator and maintain a high standard of patient care is the ideal find. Wages and benefits are commensurate with experience.
About Casper Animal Medical Center:
Casper Animal Medical Center is a premier, full-service, small animal & equine veterinary hospital providing comprehensive veterinary care for dogs, cats, small mammals, exotics and horses. They provide a broad spectrum of diagnostic procedures through in-house testing and the use of external laboratories. The facility includes a well-stocked pharmacy, hospital surgery suite, state of the art ultrasound equipment, x-ray capabilities, and a closely supervised intensive care and hospitalization area. It is their mission to nurture our heart and soul by providing the highest quality, modern, professional and compassionate care for our patients and clients, through treating them with respect and dignity.
Average Salary of a Vet Technician in GA: $24, 000
Average Salary of a Veterinarian in GA: $97, 000
Average Salary of a Veterinarian (2010): $82, 040
The highest average veterinarian salaries (2010):
1. Connecticut - $126,550
2. New Jersey - $125,790
3. Washington, D.C. - $120,000
4. Pennsylvania - $113,810
5. Delaware - $112,070

Veterinary Salary and Career Outlook
Jobs in Veterinary Medicine

The U.S. News has ranked The Best Veterinary Medicine Programs & Schools for 2011. All the health rankings are based exclusively on the results of peer assessment surveys sent to deans, other administrators, and/or faculty at accredited degree programs or schools in each discipline. All schools surveyed in a discipline were sent the same number of surveys. In fall 2010, surveys for 28 schools of veterinary medicine were conducted for 2011 rankings accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (48 percent). Peer surveys were conducted by the market research firm Synovate. Respondents rated the academic quality of programs on a scale of 1 (marginal) to 5 (outstanding). They were instructed to select "don't know" if they did not have enough knowledge to rate a program. Only fully accredited programs in good standing during the survey period are ranked. Unranked means that U.S. News did not calculate a numerical ranking for that school or program. The school or program did not supply key statistical data to be numerically ranked. Cornell University in Ithaca, New York is ranked the number one school for veterinary medicine. The requirements for admissions into the program include:
1. Online application complete
2. Transcripts from all colleges attended
3. Selection of a graduate field
4. GRE scores sent
a. Generally, a combined Verbal and Quantitative score of 308
b. Subject tests are strongly recommended by the Fields of Molecular & Integrative Physiology and Zoology as an additional measure of scientific knowledge
c. For students whose native language is not English, the TOEFL is required
Although the general accepting scores for the GRE are posted, they are not the official requirements. If your scores tend to be lower than average, you still may be considered for admission based on other areas in your application. This idea applies for any school. With this being said, it is important to fulfill all of the requirements and have a very strong overall package.
5.Two recommendation letters

Becoming involved on campus and within your major's community I would say is a key role in being successful here at Georgia Southern University. This institution offers more than enough clubs, organizations, and interesting events to encourage students to do other things besides the required work for classes. Venturing out of your usual circle and meeting new people who have similar interest can only be helpful. As a current freshman, I can attest to the fact that being an active Eagle has provided the best benefits. I became a member of Georgia Southern's Future Veterinarians of America, better known as FVA, in August during my first semester. Ever since then, I feel comfortable, excited, and optimistic about my major and my future here at GSU and beyond. Not only is this organization an obvious must for me to be a member of considering my career aspirations, but it also serves the purpose of a place of comfort and familiarity. I have other students, professors, and advisors that I can go to in confidence with any questions or concerns. These growing connections are necessary for anyone studying any major. Regarding future applications and interviews, it is very important to have recommendations from people who know you personally and are aware of your goals.

For students considering going to veterinary school should definitely bookmark the Veterinary Medical College Application. This website not only provides the lengthy application that can be sent to any school, but also important dates to remember and helpful tips regarding testing and becoming familiar with the website. Although I won't be applying for another two years, I found it helpful to search through the application in order to verify the requirements. The application is usually available around June and is due for completion in October. Procrastination will be regretted if students wait til the night before to complete this very much so detailed application!

While looking through the VMCAS, it is clear that volunteer hours and hands-on experience is a must! The more experience and shadowing you have at hospitals along side veterinarians the better. A common worry for many students interested in either medical, veterinary, pharmacy, dentistry, etc is finding such opportunities. I know because I had the same concern. However, it was simply one email that gave me hope. Since my pet dog is a client at this local hospital, I decided to ask if they offered anything that could better prepare me as a biology/pre-vet student. And low and behold, I am participating in their volunteer program. Referring to the document below, you can see the activities I will encounter. Along with helping the vet technicians and assistants around the hospital, I am also allowed to view a variety of surgeries done by the vets. I cannot express in words how excited I am! Although I will be a volunteer this summer, a future internship opportunity could perspire with the same business, which is my goal for next summer. A good tip that I was given by an advisor is to maintain an updated journal of this experience. If done correctly, this journal could be a great resource for future encounters.
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The GRE General Reasoning and Subject Test are required for applying to vet school. The General Reasoning Exam is given here at Georgia Southern during certain dates in April and October. However, you must attend a different testing location for the Subject Test. Similar to the SAT and ACT, these tests cost. The general range for each is $150-$200. Fortunately, GSU does offer fee waivers. Seeing as how these tests are not considerably cheap, it is important to do your absolute best the first time around. Georgia Southern's Academic Success Center offers GRE Test Preparation workshops once a semester. Also, it would be beneficial to study using the test preparation services the testing company provides. Although these tests have a variety of dates to be taken, different schools have different deadlines. It would be really unfortunate for you to obtain great scores, but are too late sending them to the school(s) of your desire.
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Obstetrician

Employment Opportunities:
Job Title: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Company: HCA - The Healthcare Company
Location: Miami, Florida
Date Posted: 3/11/2013
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Permanent/Temporary: Regular
Employment/Contract Work: Employment
Visa Waiver Available: No
Job #: 1388268
Job Description:
Opportunity to join a well established OB Group in Miami Beach FL. Group of two has a heavy OB practice and does a lot of Laparoscopic procedures. An ideal candidate will be able to cover 2 facilities, will be bilingual and be able to do Laparoscopic procedures. Robotics is a plus.
Position offers

  • Partnership Offered
  • Competitive Salary
  • Benefits
  • Relocation

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Mercy Hospital
Mercy Hospital has been serving the healthcare needs of South Florida for over 50 years. As a comprehensive healthcare facility, Mercy offers a full range of services to the residents of Miami-Dade county and surrounding communities. A 473-bed acute care facility with 32 ICU beds, Mercy Hospital is accredited by Joint Commission. Mercy is affiliated with over 700 physicians representing 27 medical specialties. Its Centers of Excellence include: The Heart Center at Mercy Hospital, the Miami Cancer Center at Mercy Hospital, Minimally Invasive Surgical Institute and the Orthopaedic Institute at Mercy Hospital.
Current Salary in GA:
$255,142
Average National Salary:
$255,507
Research and Writing:
They keep detailed records about each patient. They write reports for insurance companies and government agencies that collect data on births and deaths. They may also do research on procedures and treatments for disease. They may also diagnose and help treat such serious conditions as ovarian and uterine cancer. Obstetricians and gynecologists explain test results and review treatment options with patients and their families. If more than one treatment is available, they help patients decide which option to choose. They also watch a patient's condition and make changes in the treatment if needed. Advances in medicine require obstetricians and gynecologists to update their skills regularly.

Anesthesiologist

Employment Opportunities:
www.anesthesiologist.jobs.topusajobs.com
Current Salary in GA:
$132,000
Average National Salary:
$334,916
Research and Writing:
Anesthesiologists write case studies for patients with the help of the patient’s medical records. The anesthesiologist will research a patient’s medical history in order to abstain from critical consequences that occur from ignoring medical allergies, family history of medical conditions, etc.
Grad School:
Anesthesiologists must attend graduate school after obtaining an undergraduate degree in either chemistry or biology from an accredited university. Graduate school takes a student approximately four years to complete. Graduate school focuses the student on classes and hands on experience centered mainly on anesthesiology, or the student’s chosen career path. However, a student in medical school will experience all types of careers in the medical field such as neurologist, surgeon, anesthesiologist, pediatrician, etc. There are many accredited graduate school programs for students planning to attend medical school such as Emory University, the University of New England, Newman University, etc.

Graduate Schools

There are 62 Biology Graduate Programs in Georgia and a multitude of Biology Graduate Programs offered online. These are some of the schools where the Biology Graduate Program is offered in Georgia:
· Georgia Southern University-This program combines graduate-level course work and directed thesis research to better help the student become an expert in Biology. The link to the Biology Graduate Program at Georgia Southern Graduate Program
· University of West Georgia- There are students in this program who are not a Biology major. This does not affect their performance in the program. There are two routes that the student could take. One route is the thesis and the other is the non-thesis route. Generally, the students who take the thesis track plan to continue on with further graduate education, or plan to enter research-related careers. Students who take the non-thesis track usually do not plan to continue their education in biology.
· Georgia College and state University- This program provides a view of the life sciences and their relations to human affairs. This program also gives training and professional work in the field of Biology. Internships and independent studies are encouraged.
· University of Georgia- This school offers a Doctorates Masters in the field of Genetics. This is one of the many fields in Biology. The research and teaching programs at University of Georgia provides students with strong scientific backgrounds and excellent laboratory research skills. There is a 955 placement rate after completing this program.
Reference: Gradschools.com, Copyright 1996-2013
http://www.gradschools.com/program-details/georgia-college-and-state-university-milledgeville/biology-203897_1There are 62 Biology Graduate Programs in Georgia and a multitude of Biology Graduate Programs offered online. These are some of the schools where the Biology Graduate Program is offered in Georgia:
· Georgia Southern University-This program combines graduate-level course work and directed thesis research to better help the student become an expert in Biology. The link to the Biology Graduate Program at Georgia Southern is listed below.
· University of West Georgia- There are students in this program who are not a Biology major. This does not affect their performance in the program. There are two routes that the student could take. One route is the thesis and the other is the non-thesis route. Generally, the students who take the thesis track plan to continue on with further graduate education, or plan to enter research-related careers. Students who take the non-thesis track usually do not plan to continue their education in biology.
· Georgia College and state University- This program provides a view of the life sciences and their relations to human affairs. This program also gives training and professional work in the field of Biology. Internships and independent studies are encouraged.
· University of Georgia- This school offers a Doctorates Masters in the field of Genetics. This is one of the many fields in Biology. The research and teaching programs at University of Georgia provides students with strong scientific backgrounds and excellent laboratory research skills. There is a 95% placement rate after completing this program.
Reference: Gradschools.com, Copyright 1996-2013
http://www.gradschools.com/program-details/georgia-college-and-state-university-milledgeville/biology-203897_1
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