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As one of the hard sciences, Biology tends to be more concrete in our imaginations. White lab coats. Microscopes. The mitochondria (it's the powerhouse of the cell). But what about snake-trapping? Fishing? Counting frog calls?
The field is a lot wider than we might think.
This week, Dr. Ross and student producer Ashley Worley continue their series highlighting inside stories and college prep practicalities from UT Tyler's Biology department. Department chair Dr. Lance Williams and Biology student MJ Baker join the discussion to share what's really happening in biology and chemistry classes, from fieldwork to lab reports. If you're choosing your degree, preparing for college life, or just curious about other experiences in higher ed, this series is for you.
Have more questions about life inside a Biology department? Email us at [email protected] or leave a comment below. We'd love to hear from you!
Want to learn more or connect with UT Tyler's Department of Biology? Click the link below!
-Department webpage: https://www.uttyler.edu/academics/colleges-schools/arts-sciences/departments/biology/
Chapters
1. What's it Like to Be a Biology Major? Inside the College of Arts and Sciences Part 2 (00:00:00)
2. Why This Series: College Demystified (00:00:02)
3. Meet Dr. Williams and MJ Baker (00:00:40)
4. Dr. Williams’ Path into Fish Ecology (00:00:56)
5. Research Culture at Smaller Programs (00:02:11)
6. MJ’s Journey into Biology (00:02:22)
7. Undergraduate Research: Bugs and Crayfish (00:04:03)
8. Courses and Teaching Styles in Biology (00:04:31)
9. First‑Year Sequencing and STEM Planning (00:05:22)
10. Dual Credit Pitfalls and GPA Reality (00:06:36)
11. Labs Are Hands‑On, Not Online (00:07:52)
12. Class Experience and Note‑Taking (00:08:20)
13. Skills That Matter: Lab to Clinic (00:09:13)
14. The Grit of Aquatic Fieldwork (00:10:49)
15. Grad School Hopes and Open Futures (00:11:38)
16. Getting Hired: Initiative and Exams (00:12:29)
17. How Science Gets Funded (00:13:19)
18. Constructed Wetlands and Frog Surveys (00:14:16)
19. Time Management in Lab‑Heavy Majors (00:15:39)
20. Choosing Biology: Fit, Bs, and Balance (00:17:03)
21. Test‑Driving Careers Early (00:18:10)
22. Office Hours, Mentors, and References (00:19:21)
23. Final Advice and How to Reach Us (00:20:15)
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