Living Environment (Biology) Regents FAQ

August 10th, 2011 by admin No comments »

Q. Do I need the Living Environment Regents to graduate? What is a passing grade?

A. In order to graduate with a regents diploma from a New York State public school (and from some private schools), students must pass at least one science regents exam. This does not have to be the Living Environment Regents- the Chemistry, Physics, or Earth Science Regents will also fulfill this requirement. However, to get an Advanced Regents Diploma, students need to pass at least two science Regents Exams, and one of them must be the Living Environment Regents.

A passing score for any Regents Exam is 65% (as of 2011).

Q. What qualifications do your Living Environment Regents tutors have?

A. All of our tutors are very experienced educators. As of the summer of 2011, our biology tutors have an average of 9 years experience teaching biology. Their degrees range from a BS in Biology to an MD.

Q. How should I prepare for the Living Environment Regents? When should I take it?

A. Students normally take the Living Environment Regents in the spring of the year that they take high school biology. Of course, the best preparation for this exam is being a good student. In other words, paying attention and asking questions in biology class, completing all homework assignments with thought and care, and studying for regular class exams are all very important. We also recommend that all students take at least one full-length practice test before taking the Living Environment Regents. » Read more: Living Environment (Biology) Regents FAQ

What Are the Available Programs For Molecular Biology PhD?

August 10th, 2011 by admin No comments »

For those who want to pursue their doctorate on molecular biology but are too busy with their work or other occupation, there is now a convenient alternative. You can now employ the internet as a tool to accomplish your academic goals. Nowadays, a doctoral program in molecular biology is already available online. People in this field can now take the necessary courses through the web.

The online programs differ depending on the school. There are institutions that require a student at least three years to finish the program but there are also institutions that offer less duration. The lectures are available to all the university’s students but the graduate tutorials on molecular biology are exclusive to the students of the said program. EPR Spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, crystallography and different types of metabolisms are some of the subjects that are available in the internet-based academic program. The initial part of the Molecular Biology PhD program includes lectures about these topics.

Convenience is the primary advantage in entering this online program. Even if you have a regular job, you can still continue your studies through this. The materials that are needed for this will be sent to the student through postal service. Because of this, a lot of self-studying is required.

But there are also times when the actual presence of the student is required because the syllabus also contains retreats and seminars that are needed in the graduate study of molecular biology. So you have to make time for the few instances that your presence is actually needed. » Read more: What Are the Available Programs For Molecular Biology PhD?