Academic Plan
I am currently registered in the direct entry plan for the Bachelors in Life Sciences which is my desired plan for my undergraduate degree. I have reviewed the academic calendar and I have attended the multiple life science study plan presentations provided to the first year students presented by Dr. Louise Winn. They have helped me to create this rough draft of a plan for my upper year terms;
First Year
Requirements:
Calculus (MATH 121) - 6.0 units
Chemistry (CHEM 112) - 6.0 units
Biology (BIOL 102; BIOL 103) - 6.0 units (each is 3.0 units)
Physics (PHYS 117) - 6.0 units
Elective chosen:
Psychology (PSYC 100)
I have completed BIOL 102 and MATH 121. I am currently taking CHEM 112 and PSYC 100 during the summer to make up for the failed grades. BIOL 103 is available in the fall term (september 2022) and I would take it along with my second year requisite courses. PHYS 117 would be taken during the summer term (May 2023).
Second Year
Requirements:
Molecular Biology (BCHM 218) - 3.00 units
Main Group Chemistry (CHEM 211) - 3.00 units
Principles of Chemistry Reactivity (CHEM 212) - 3.00 units
Organic Reactions (CHEM 223) - 3.00 units
Statistics (BIOL 243) - 3.00 units
Biology (BIOL 103) - 3.00 units
Introduction to Biochemistry (BCHM 102) - 3.00 units
Elements of Computing with Data Analytics (CISC 151) - 3.00 units
Molecular biology, statistics, chemistry 211; 212; 223 and biology 103 are all prerequisites in second year along with one prerequisite from first year. Introduction to biochemistry and elements of computing are suggested courses to take for this program which I will be taking along with the requisites.
Third and Fourth Year
Requirements 3rd year:
Physical biochemistry (BCHM 313) - 3.00 units
Proteins and Enzymes (BCHM 315) - 3.00 units
Metabolism (BCHM 316) - 3.00 units
Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory (BCHM 317) - 6.00 units
Requirements 4th year:
Current Topics in Biochemistry (BCHM 441) - 3.00 units
Protein Structure and Function (BCHM 410) - 6.00 units
Advanced Molecular Biology (BCHM 411) - 6.00 units
The Molecular Basis of Cellular Function (BCHM 432) - 6.00 units
Throughout the four year course of my program I plan to be a full time student therefore I will ensure to keep a minimum of 9.0 units in each of my terms. As stated above, I will be making up for any lost credits from my first year by retaking them during the summer semester of this year (May - August 2022) and the fall semester of (September - December 2023).
I have contacted an academic advisor whom I have a meeting with on June 16th at 2:30 pm to go over and polish this plan as well as ask for advice on the next steps on the improvement of my academic status.
This year my mental health took a big hit which worked as an impediment in my academic career. My personal situation since March has been improving since I am no longer involved in the environment that drove my decline in my mental health. Through this detachment and the help of my psychotherapist I have been able to invest my focus on my studies. I am currently taking summer semester (May - August 2022) courses in chemistry (CHEM 112) and psychology (PSYC 100) to make up for the failed credits from the fall and winter semesters (2021 - 2022). Other than enhancing my time management skills and working on my mental health, my goal in these two summer courses is to inflate my marks and GPA to restore my academic standing. I am very motivated to continue with my studies at Queens University for this following year and I can assure the board that my results from this summer term will be a demonstration of my dedication for this opportunity. Below I have attached a list of my areas of struggles and the courses of action I am taking to overcome them:
Academic Skills & Work Habits:
Time management was one of my handicaps this year. I managed my workload ineffectively and need guidance for the development of this skill. The steps I have taken to improve are:
1. I am planning to attend workshops at Queens University along with workshops during the summer
I have contacted an Academic advisor and will be meeting with them on Thursday of this week (June 16th, 2022).
2. I am planning to apply for the mentorship program if I can continue my studies at Queens.
3. I have started to organize a monthly calendar with all my assignment, test and exam deadlines as well as a weekly schedule I follow rigorously to complete my work.
Personal Circumstances:
I experienced a harsh decline in my mental health this year causing me to be completely distracted from my studies. To cope with this situation I have and will be;
1. been meeting with my psychiatrist to work on this impediment,
2. Involving myself in school activities could help me feel closer to the Queens community essentially helping me feel less isolated during any mentally rough experiences,
3. Mindful of the Academic Consideration Portal at Queens and will be making use of this portal if my circumstances change,
4. I am planning to push myself out of my comfort zone and try to be more open with professors or TAs so that further guidance can be provided to me, reducing stress.
First Year
Requirements:
Calculus (MATH 121) - 6.0 units
Chemistry (CHEM 112) - 6.0 units
Biology (BIOL 102; BIOL 103) - 6.0 units (each is 3.0 units)
Physics (PHYS 117) - 6.0 units
Elective chosen:
Psychology (PSYC 100)
I have completed BIOL 102 and MATH 121. I am currently taking CHEM 112 and PSYC 100 during the summer to make up for the failed grades. BIOL 103 is available in the fall term (september 2022) and I would take it along with my second year requisite courses. PHYS 117 would be taken during the summer term (May 2023).
Second Year
Requirements:
Molecular Biology (BCHM 218) - 3.00 units
Main Group Chemistry (CHEM 211) - 3.00 units
Principles of Chemistry Reactivity (CHEM 212) - 3.00 units
Organic Reactions (CHEM 223) - 3.00 units
Statistics (BIOL 243) - 3.00 units
Biology (BIOL 103) - 3.00 units
Introduction to Biochemistry (BCHM 102) - 3.00 units
Elements of Computing with Data Analytics (CISC 151) - 3.00 units
Molecular biology, statistics, chemistry 211; 212; 223 and biology 103 are all prerequisites in second year along with one prerequisite from first year. Introduction to biochemistry and elements of computing are suggested courses to take for this program which I will be taking along with the requisites.
Third and Fourth Year
Requirements 3rd year:
Physical biochemistry (BCHM 313) - 3.00 units
Proteins and Enzymes (BCHM 315) - 3.00 units
Metabolism (BCHM 316) - 3.00 units
Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory (BCHM 317) - 6.00 units
Requirements 4th year:
Current Topics in Biochemistry (BCHM 441) - 3.00 units
Protein Structure and Function (BCHM 410) - 6.00 units
Advanced Molecular Biology (BCHM 411) - 6.00 units
The Molecular Basis of Cellular Function (BCHM 432) - 6.00 units
Throughout the four year course of my program I plan to be a full time student therefore I will ensure to keep a minimum of 9.0 units in each of my terms. As stated above, I will be making up for any lost credits from my first year by retaking them during the summer semester of this year (May - August 2022) and the fall semester of (September - December 2023).
I have contacted an academic advisor whom I have a meeting with on June 16th at 2:30 pm to go over and polish this plan as well as ask for advice on the next steps on the improvement of my academic status.
This year my mental health took a big hit which worked as an impediment in my academic career. My personal situation since March has been improving since I am no longer involved in the environment that drove my decline in my mental health. Through this detachment and the help of my psychotherapist I have been able to invest my focus on my studies. I am currently taking summer semester (May - August 2022) courses in chemistry (CHEM 112) and psychology (PSYC 100) to make up for the failed credits from the fall and winter semesters (2021 - 2022). Other than enhancing my time management skills and working on my mental health, my goal in these two summer courses is to inflate my marks and GPA to restore my academic standing. I am very motivated to continue with my studies at Queens University for this following year and I can assure the board that my results from this summer term will be a demonstration of my dedication for this opportunity. Below I have attached a list of my areas of struggles and the courses of action I am taking to overcome them:
Academic Skills & Work Habits:
Time management was one of my handicaps this year. I managed my workload ineffectively and need guidance for the development of this skill. The steps I have taken to improve are:
1. I am planning to attend workshops at Queens University along with workshops during the summer
I have contacted an Academic advisor and will be meeting with them on Thursday of this week (June 16th, 2022).
2. I am planning to apply for the mentorship program if I can continue my studies at Queens.
3. I have started to organize a monthly calendar with all my assignment, test and exam deadlines as well as a weekly schedule I follow rigorously to complete my work.
Personal Circumstances:
I experienced a harsh decline in my mental health this year causing me to be completely distracted from my studies. To cope with this situation I have and will be;
1. been meeting with my psychiatrist to work on this impediment,
2. Involving myself in school activities could help me feel closer to the Queens community essentially helping me feel less isolated during any mentally rough experiences,
3. Mindful of the Academic Consideration Portal at Queens and will be making use of this portal if my circumstances change,
4. I am planning to push myself out of my comfort zone and try to be more open with professors or TAs so that further guidance can be provided to me, reducing stress.