Workshops for Engineering and Science Transfers (WEST)
BioWEST and PhysWEST
September 15th-17th, 2008
BioWEST…
- Will present incoming biological science transfer students with knowledge of important concepts in biology, learned while engaging in real processes of science.
- Participants will learn about internships, research, and various other opportunities here at UCSC.
- Students will also learn how to navigate the advising system in the biology departments.
- Offers a chance for participants to meet other incoming transfers sharing their interests.
Participating Majors
• General Biology (BA/BS)
• Health Sciences (BS)
• Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (BS)
• Marine Biology (BS)
• Bioinformatics (BS)
• Ecology & Evolution (BS)
• Environmental Studies/Biology (BA)
• Neuroscience & Behavior (BA/BS)
• Plant Sciences (BS)
• Molecular, Cell & Developmental Biology (BS)
PhysWEST…
- Will present incoming physical science transfer students with knowledge of the physical concepts applicable to a wide range of disciplines while engaging in the real process of science.
- Participants will learn about internships, research, and various other opportunities here at UCSC.
- Offers a chance for participants to meet other incoming transfers sharing their interests.
Participating Majors
•Applied Physics (BS)
• Bioengineering (BS)
• Chemistry (BS/BA)
• Electrical Engineering (BS)
• Astrophysics (BS)
• Earth Sciences (BS/BA)
• Physics (BS/BA)
September 15
The Monday Night Dinner and Introduction will be held in the CfAO Atrium from 5pm-8pm.
September 16-17
A continental breakfast and coffee will be provided for all WEST participants in EMS A340.
September 16-17
BioWEST - class will be held in EMS A340.
September 16-17
PhysWEST – class will be held in Thimann 115 and Thimann 121.
Contact Information
For more information, contact Monica Sain at 831-459-2676 or msain@ucolick.org.
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