Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between BIOL 1401/1402 and BIOL 1403/1404?

Why are the lecture and lab contained within a single, four-credit-hour course rather than in separate courses?

Why are laboratory periods for this course 3 hours long, rather than only 2 hours long?

How is the Honors’ section of BIOL 1403/1404 different from regular sections?

How can I test out of BIOL 1403/1404?

What if I want to take these courses elsewhere and transfer the credit to Texas Tech?

How can I contact Dr. Dini?

How can I contact Dr. McGinley?

How can I contact my lab instructor?

What study aids are available to me as a student in this course?

What are Supplemental Instruction sessions?

What are the times and meeting sites of the Supplemental Instruction sessions?

What is the Biology Advisory Committee (BAC)?

What should I do if I know ahead of time that I must miss a scheduled test?

What should I do if I know ahead of time that I must miss my scheduled lab period?

What should I do if I miss a lecture?

What should I do if I missed a test or lab period due to an unforeseen emergency?

What should I do if the posted score for the multiple-choice portion of the test does not agree with what I calculate it to be?

What should I do if I disagree with the score(s) I received on test essays?

What should I do if I am putting forth my best effort, but my test scores do not adequately reflect this effort?

What should I do if I am dissatisfied with my lab partner(s)?

What should I do if I am dissatisfied with my lab instructor?

What should I do if I am dissatisfied with the course policies or the professor?

What should I consider if I want to withdraw from this course?

What is undergraduate research, and how can I get involved?