2013-14 Undergraduate Student Handbook - College of Natural ...

“ I’m involved
with the
Suitcase Clinic,
a student-run
organization
aimed at helping
underserved
populations
in Berkeley
and in the Bay
Area. Some of
the services we
offer include
employment
and housing
assistance, as
well as medical,
optometry, and
dental referrals.”
--Christopher Lau ‘13
Molecular
Environmental
Biology
Biology and Geomorphology of Tropical Islands
The Richard B. Gump South Pacific Research Station is located on Moorea Island
in French Polynesia. Students attending classes on Moorea study subjects ranging
from biology to archaeology with UC Berkeley professors. Studying for a semester
at Moorea adds great field experience to your undergraduate career. This program
is only offered in fall semesters. Information is available online at http://ib.berkeley.
edu/moorea.
Forestry Summer Field Program
The UC Berkeley Forestry Summer Field Program is offered by CNR’s Department
of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management, and is an eight-week summer
program consisting of four courses. The camp is located in the California Sierra
Nevada. The overall goal of the Summer Field Program is to provide an introduction
to the scientific and professional dimensions of forest and wildland resource
management. Students participating in the program learn about ecology, forest,
range and wildlife management, measurements, forest operations, and products. At
the end of the program, students will have a broad, working knowledge of concepts
and techniques used by wildland resource managers. The experience of studying
these topics in a field setting inevitably enriches students’ subsequent on-campus
academic studies. Information is available online at http://espm.berkeley.edu/
summercamp.
Student Resources
Pre-Health Resources
Being Pre-Health in CNR
Many CNR students plan to pursue an advanced degree in medicine, dentistry,
public health, nursing, pharmacy, and other related health professions. Students
must complete the required coursework for medical school alongside the
requirements for their intended major. Although you may choose to major in any
of CNR’s biological science majors, you are encouraged to select the major that
interests you the most. Medical schools do not prefer one major over another, and
you can choose a non-science major such as Society and Environment, but you
would still need to complete the prerequisite courses for medical school.
Career Center
The Career Center has a robust Pre-Med and Pre-Health website with information on
required courses, pre-med timeline, application resources, specialized workshops,
and weekly pre-health CareerMails. Make an appointment to speak with one of the
pre-health advisors or peer advisors to learn more about their resources (http://
career.berkeley.edu/Health/Health.stm)
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
Helpful information if you are considering medicine, exploring the profession,
getting into medical school, the cost of medical school, and enrichment programs
(http://www.aamc.org/students/considering).
Pre-Health Student Organizations
Student organizations are excellent way to help you connect with others who share
your career interests and find ways to be engaged in activities in your community.
For a comprehensive list, visit http://career.berkeley.edu/Health/CalClubs.stm.
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