Biology Study Sessions
Current hours: Mon 3:30-5:30; Tues-Thurs 4:30-6:30
About the Program
The Tri-Beta Biology Study Sessions offer free weekly support to students in the Introductory
Biology series (BIOL 180, 200, & 220), GENOME 371, and
BIOLOGY 100. Each week, peer tutors are available for group or one-on-one
assistance with student-driven questions & topics. The program is designed to assist students
in their studies and to introduce them to the resources available to undergraduates in the
Department of Biology.
Study Session Location and Hours
Study sessions begin the third week of this quarter and are held in Hitchcock's 4th Floor
lounge (directly above the 3rd floor entrance). The sessions run through the last day of instruction.
They are currently being held on Mon 3:30-5:30, and Tues-Thurs 4:30-6:30
Click here to find out more about this year's tutors!
Interested in Tutoring?
If you are interested in being a tutor, fill out this form and contact TriBeta at tribeta@u.washington.edu!
Tutors!
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Survive and Thrive handout - A resource for biology students of any level!
Other school resources:
| Instructional Center, Office of Minority Affairs |
| The academic arm of the Office of Minority Affairs (OMA) Educational Opportunity Program, the Instructional Center (IC), serves students that are affiliates of the OMA. The front desk is where students request to use the Center for tutoring, other instruction, or computer lab usage. All students using the Instructional Center must have a scan card; this card is issued through the OMA Counseling Center, or OMA affiliates can come to the IC and sign up for a card. Non-EOP students will be issued a card upon approval of their Referral Form. See http://depts.washington.edu/ic/support.php for further information. |
| Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) tutoring program |
| The Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Tutoring Program is designed to assist women with their goal of obtaining an engineering or science degree. www.engr.washington.edu/wise/programs_tutoring.htm |
| CLUE sessions |
| Late night tutoring in Mary Gates Hall. See http://depts.washington.edu/clue/ for schedule and more information. Writing assistance also available. |
| Study-Smarter Workshops |
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The UW Counseling Center offers a series of free Study-Smarter workshops designed
to help students become more effective, efficient, and motivated. You may attend as many
workshops as you wish. You also may attend the same workshop more than once. To attend,
select a workshop and arrive 5 to 10 minutes before the scheduled time. For more information,
please call (206) 543-1240 or visit depts.washington.edu/scc/studyskills.html Study-smarter workshops:
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| Student Athlete Academic Services |
| depts.washington.edu/saas/tutoring |
Student Testimonials
"I learn better through talking over topics with others. I want to make sure that I do as well as possible on the exams and I know this is a resource that might help."
- Junior, Religion & Microbiology
"Just having someone to talk through things with is a very helpful method for me to learn."
- Junior, Biochemistry
"I was really starting to understand and enjoy biology for the first time in years!" - Senior, Biology
"Thank you all so much, I really think that you were one of the biggest reason for me succeeding in this class."
-Junior, Zoology
