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Prete Environmental Science Fellowships have been awarded for the Department of Biological Sciences starting in September of 2010. They are valued at about $9,700 for each of five undergraduate fellows, and about $20,855 for each of three graduate fellows. The application deadline is August 4, 2010.
The 2009-2012 RISE program is a student development program sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for minority-serving institutions. The long-range goal of the Cal Poly Pomona RISE program is to increase the number of underrepresented minority students (URM) who complete Ph.D. degrees in biomedical and related disciplines. Undergraduate and graduate, full-time minority students at Cal Poly seeking to pursue a PhD degree in the biomedical or related sciences, with a Science GPA of 3.0 or better, are invited to apply to the RISE program.
The 2009-2012 California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) Bridges to Stem Cell Research program is a government funded program for broadening the participation in stem cell research by individuals representing the diversity of California's population. Cal Poly Pomona, in collaboration with CSULA , has developed a quality stem cell education program to achieve this goal. For the program application and more information visit our website at http://www.csupomona.edu/~stemcellbridges/ .
This innovative two-year program is designed to provide solid training in the science skills fundamental to the biotechnology industry and a sound background in essential business skills. Students with bachelor’s degrees in molecular or cellular biology, biochemistry, applied mathematics, engineering, computer science, physics or business and an interest in working in biotechnology, medical device, or bioanalytics companies involved in these areas are encouraged to apply to the program. Pre-application forms are being accepted for Fall 2009. (Applicants cannot be admitted to the new program until final approval of the proposal is given by the State through the Chancellor’s Office.) Visit the PABS-MBT web site for more information.
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MaSH (Building 8 Room 304) offers tutoring in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics.
Overview and resources available in Biotechnology at Cal Poly Pomona.
Overview and resources available in Environmental Biology at Cal Poly Pomona.
The Biodiesel Project at Cal Poly Pomona.
The Biological Sciences Department incorporates the university's "learn by doing" philosophy in all of its programs-creating curricula that infuse fieldwork, research and laboratory experiences into its teaching and learning environments. Student Learning Objectives emphasize the concepts, abilities, skills, and values demonstrated by graduates from the department.
The department offers an undergraduate major in biotechnology, which is one of the few available in California. The department also offers a bachelor's degree in biology, (with options in biology, botany, microbiology, and zoology), as well as a degree program in environmental biology. Minor degree programs are offered in botany, plant biotechnology, plant pathology, microbiology, and zoology. Interdisciplinary minors are offered in comparative system analysis, environmental health, physiology, and quantitative research. A graduate program is offered leading to a Master of Science degree in the Biological Sciences. The area of specialization is determined on an individual basis.
The Biological Sciences Department offers:
Biological Sciences students participate in broad-ranging programs that reach across disciplines to prepare them for a variety of careers.
Biology Option - students may choose to focus on a specific field of study such as environmental health or physiology. Other students may choose to work toward graduate degrees in medicine, dentistry, optometry, or veterinary science.
Botany Option - prepares students for careers in field biology, mycology, pathology, and other specialties.
Microbiology Option - offers minors in environmental health, physiology and chemistry. The microbiology program prepares students for careers in food science, industry, medicine and other fields.
Zoology Option - provides studies in morphology, physiology, evolution, diversity, and classification. The zoology program provides strong pre-medical, pre-dental and pre-veterinary preparation as well as numerous laboratory and field-based research opportunities.
Biotechnology students apply their degrees to careers ranging from education and applied research to environmental testing and toxicology.
Environmental BIology students apply their degrees to career involving the preservation and restoration of our planet's natural systems. This rapidly expanding field embraces technology from a variety of disciplines, and provides a wide variety of career opportunities. The Department has created a web site devoted to Environmental Biology at Cal Poly.
The Department offers the Master of Science in Biological Sciences degree. Areas of specialization, course work, and research are determined on an individual basis. Visit the graduate program web site for complete information for applicants.
Research Opportunities
Undergraduate research opportunities are available in conjunction with national programs such as the HHMI (Howard Hughes Medical Institute) Grant, McNair Scholars Program and MBRS/RISE (Minority Biomedical Research Support/Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement), which offers research experience in fields such as cellular and molecular biology, biochemistry, organic chemistry, nutrition and more. Students are also invited to participate in faculty research projects and are assisted in pursuing internships in industry. The department also offers the opportunity to take classes in the field. Previous classes have taken trips to South and Central America.
