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Biological Sciences Undergraduate Program
387 Thimann Laboratories
UC Santa Cruz,
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
Phone: 831.459.4143
Fax: 831.459.1568
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TUTORING AVAILABLE

BIOLOGY TUTORS:
Speak with either the instructor or teaching assistant in your class for tutoring resources. See also tutoring programs listed below... If you would like to be a biology tutor, e-mail bioadvise@biology.ucsc.edu your name, phone number, and the classes you wish to tutor for.

CHEMISTRY TUTORS:
The Chemistry Department posts a list of available chemistry tutors. Chemistry tutors are available for an hourly fee which is established on an individual basis. Please contact each tutor for information on rates and availability.

MATH TUTORS:
The Mathematics Department offers free Drop-in tutors for current math students at UCSC. Tutoring sessions can be found on the Math Department's website or by contacting their undergraduate advising office, 831-459-4691.

PHYSICS TUTORS:
Physics tutors are available for an hourly fee which is established on an individual basis. Please contact Physics for a list of available tutors.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE PROGRAM (ACE):
ACE is not a tutoring program it is a supplement to course lectures that replaces discussion sections. ACE's goal is to increase the diversity of those students receiving bachelor's degrees in engineering, math and science. ACE provides discussion sections in general biology, entry-level mathematics, calculus, and both general and organic chemistry. Other opportunities available through ACE include drop-in homework centers, study groups, and career counseling.

EOP LEARNING CENTER at Oakes College:
Individual tutoring in several Biology, Math, Chemistry, and Physics courses available to EOP, DRC, Transfer, Oakes, Crown, and Merrill College students. The Learning Center houses the Modified Supplemental Instruction (MSI) program as well as other tutoring services.

MODIFIED SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION (MSI):
MSI is offered to all UCSC students for courses that students have traditionally considered to be difficult. MSI is a form of free group tutoring guided study groups, which are led by students who have successfully completed the course and have been recommended by the course instructor. For more information about individual tutoring or MSI, contact Jenny Rosenfeld at 459-3461.

SERVICES FOR TRANSFER & RE-ENTRY STUDENTS (STARS):
STARS has a team of tutors to assist re-entry and transfer students needing help in some upper division and many lower division Biology, Math, Chemistry, and Physics courses. This tutoring service is free and available to transfer and re-entry students. Call Sally Lester at 459-2552 for more information on this program.

DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER (DRC):
Students with documented disabilities such as chronic medical conditions, psychological disabilities, learning disabilities, vision, hearing and mobility impairments are eligible for the free tutoring services provided by the DRC. Please refer to the DRC website for additional information on admission requirements and provided services.