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Department of Biology
Undergraduate Advising
Butler Hall, Room 107
979-845-3116

Frequently Asked Questions - General Information

51. How do I find out who my advisor is?
Each student is assigned a faculty member as advisor. This advisor is listed on the bulletin board outside the Undergraduate Advising Office (107 Butler Hall) by the third week of each semester. Students can find their advisor by simply locating their name on the list; the advisor's name is listed following the student's name. At the end of the Advisors List is a page listing the office and telephone numbers of each advisor. Every effort is made to insure that students retain the same advisor throughout their undergraduate program, however, changes may be necessary on occasion.

52. What student biological societies are available?
There are a number of biologically-oriented societies for undergraduates on the Texas A&M campus. Aggie Optometry Association, Alpha Epsilon Delta (preprofessional honor society), American Medical Association, Beta Beta Beta, Black Engineers and Scientists, Cell and Molecular Biology Association, Future Aggie Physician Assistants, Marine Science Society, Microbiology Society, Multicultural Association of Pre-Health Aggies, Society of Conservation Biology, Pre-Medical Society, Pre-Dental Society, Pre-Pharmacy Society, Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists, and the Zoological Society. Students may obtain the name of the Faculty Advisors for these groups from the Undergraduate Advising Office. Fliers for these groups are also posted in the Undergraduate Advising Office.

53. What departmental scholarships are available?
A scholarship for a Junior or Senior Botany major is available (information can be obtained from the Undergraduate Advising Office.

54. What courses can I "test out" of?
A complete listing of these courses can be obtained from the Advising Office.

55. Who signs the request for testing out of a course?
These requests (petitions) are signed by an undergraduate advisor, either Dr. Scott or Dr. Owens. Some departments (such as Modern Language) have their own forms; others are initiated from the Undergraduate Advising Office.

56. What do I do if I have a disagreement with a professor?
If the professor is a faculty member in the Department of Biology, the student should first speak with an undergraduate advisor (call 845-3116). If the faculty member is in another department, the student should go to the advising office of the department offering the course.

57. Is there a course I can substitute for ENGL 301?
You may substitute ENGL 210 but you must have 36 hours of 300- or 400-level courses. If you need ENGL 301 as part of this requirement, you should take ENGL 301.