Undergraduate Studies
Biology Resource Center
Lilly Hall, Rm G-414C
Monday-Thursday 9-9; Friday 9-4
Special Hours During Final Exams
Individual Tutoring By Appointment
The Biology Resource Center serves the academic needs of all undergraduates
with particular attention paid to first and second year students. The mission
of the BRC is to improve the academic performance of all students by providing
excellent tutoring services and resources directed toward the following
goals:
1) Improve learning and study skills, particularly in Biology courses
2) Encourage undergraduate students to pursue careers in Biology Sciences
The BRC is staffed by 8 to 10 selected Junior and Senior level Biology Students
each semester. The BRC is a great place for getting all kinds of help and just
to hang out and study.
Staff: 6-8 selected Junior- and Senior-level Biology students
Number of Students Served:
1999-00 – 1871
2000-01 – 1758
2001-02 – 1804
2002-03 - 1682
2003-04 - 1293
2004-05 - 1115
2005-06 - 1475
2006-07 - 1704
We Offer:
Tutorial Assistance in Introductory Core Courses:
121 – Diversity, Ecology and Behavior
131 – Development, Structure and Function of Organisms
195T – First-Year Biology Laboratory, aka “Boot Camp for Biology”
231-232 – Cell Structure and Function & Laboratory
241-242 – Genetics and Molecular Biology & Laboratory
Tutorial Assistance in Other Introductory Biology Courses is also offered
Also in the BRC:
Core course syllabi
Course outlines, texts and other reading material
Faculty handouts
Computer capability
Taped lectures for BIOL 232
Graduate school literature
Peterson's Guide to Job Opportunities in the Engineering and Science Field
Peterson's Guide to Graduate Schools in the Biological Sciences
Research Theses from Honors Research Students
Peterson's Guide to Internships
