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Department of Biology - Permit Request Form

For Undergraduate Student Courses Only

There are 3 sections. First complete the student information section. Second, check the boxes for the courses for which you are requesting a permit. Finally go to the bottom of the form to finish and submit.

In Prerequisite Column:
PR/CR: Denotes courses that can be taken either as a prerequisite (taken prior) or as a co-requisite (taken concurrently).
CI: Consent of Instructor required
Parenthesis:

  1. All courses outside the parenthesis must be taken. - and
  2. One of the courses or sets of courses inside the parenthesis must be taken.

In Check Column:
Blank = Course is not offered this semester
= Select course for permit.
* = See additional notes listed in the prerequisites column for instructions to receive a permit for this course - these courses may not receive permits using this form.

Student Information:

Full Name:

Email:

USF ID (UXXXXXXXX):

Select the course(s) for which you are requesting a permit (Select checkbox for each request.). Please choose courses for which you are eligible. Cascading Prerequisites are STRICTLY enforced – which must be passed with a C- or better.

 CRNTitlePrerequisites
*BCH 3023Intro to BiochemistryDept. of Chemistry course - see their permit form
BOT 3373CVascular PlantsBSC 2010/L, BSC 2011/L, CHM 2045 & CHM 2046
BOT 3850CMedical BotanyBSC 2010/L, BSC 2011/L, CHM 2045, CHM 2046 & CHM 2210
BOT 4434CMycology(BOT 3373C or MCB 3020C), BSC 2010/L, BSC 2011/L, CHM 2045 & CHM 2046
BSC 2010Biology I: Cellular ProcessesCR: BSC 2010L & CHM 2045 (Students may receive a "lecture only" permit if they have previously passed the lab but not the lecture).
BSC 2010LBiology I: Cellular Processes LabsCR: BSC 2010 & CHM 2045 (Students may receive a "lab only" permit if they have previously passed the lecture but not the lab).
BSC 2011Biology II: Diversity LecturesBSC 2010/L & CHM 2045 -- AND CR: BSC 2011L (Students may receive a "lecture only" permit if they have previously passed the lab but not the lecture) .
BSC 2011LBiology II: Diversity LabsBSC 2010/L & CHM 2045 -- AND CR: BSC 2011 (Students may receive a "lab only" permit if they have previously passed the lecture but not the lab).
*BSC 2085-LHuman Anatomy/Phys I for Health Professionals - not for Dept. of Biology majors creditThis is not a Department of Biology course. It is offered by the College of Nursing, please see College of Nursing for more information
*BSC 2086-LHuman Anatomy/Phys II for Health Professionals - not for Dept. of Biology majors creditThis is not a Department of Biology course. It is offered by the College of Nursing, please see College of Nursing for more information
BSC 2093CHuman Anatomy /Phys I - not for Dept. of Biology majors creditBSC 2010/L, BSC 2011/L, & CHM 2045
*BSC 4910Undergraduate Research (Micro majors use MCB 4905)Complete contract (available in office or online) and follow instructions on the form.
BSC 4933Lectures in Contemporary Biology (permit required)Senior Biology major with 30 hours biology coursework completed
BSC 4933Physiological Ecology (permit required)(BSC 2085/L, BSC 2093C or PCB 3712), PCB 3043, BSC 2011/L, BSC 2010/L, CHM 2210, CHM 2046, and CHM 2045
*BSC 4933Wetlands Ecology (permit required)(B or better in PCB 3043), BSC 2011/L, BSC 2010/L, CHM 2046, and CHM 2045. Eligible students should schedule an appointment with Dr. Crisman and bring your CI form and a SASS degree sheet from FACTS.org to the meeting.
BSC 4933Molecular Microbiology (permit required)MCB 3020C, PCB 3023, PCB 3063, CHM 2210, CHM 2046, CHM 2045, BSC 2010/L, and BSC 2011/L
BSC 4933Sharks and Rays lecture (permit required)One of the following (and it’s pre-reqs) - BSC 3312 or ZOO 3713C or PCB 3712 or PCB 4723 or PCB 4674; or Vertebrate Natural History BSC 4933
BSC 4933Sharks and Rays lab (permit required)CR BSC 4933 Sharks and Rays lecture -OR- A in previous 2-credit hour BSC 4933 Sharks and Rays -OR- B in previous 2-credit hour BSC 4933 Sharks and Rays needs with Dr. Motta consent. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Motta and bring your CI form and a SASS degree sheet from FACTS.org to the meeting.
BSC 4933Molecular Biology of the Gene (permit required)PCB 3063 ( PCB 3023 recommended), CHM 2046, CHM 2045, BSC 2010/L, and BSC 2011/L
BSC 4933Bioinformatics (permit required)(*B or better in PCB 3023 or PCB 3063), BSC 2011/L, BSC 2010/L, CHM 2046, and CHM 2045 *if missing B or better, student should schedule an appointment with Dr. Wang and bring your CI form and a SASS degree sheet from FACTS.org to the meeting.
BSC 4933Developmental Biology (permit required)(B average in PCB 3023 and PCB 3063), CHM 2210, BSC 2010/L, BSC 2011/L, CHM 2045 & CHM 2046
BSC 4933Parasitology Lecture(PCB 3023, PCB 3043, PCB 3063, or PCB 3712), CHM 2210, BSC 2011/L, BSC 2010/L, CHM 2046, and CHM 2045
BSC 4933Parasitology LabTaking BSC 4933 Parasitology lecture or previously completed a Parasitology course (transfer courses requires course evaluation approval)
BSC 4937Ocean ConservationBSC 3312, (PCB 3023, PCB 3043, PCB 3063 or PCB 3712), CHM 2210, BSC 2010/L, BSC 2011/L, CHM 2210, CHM 2045 & CHM 2046
*BSC 5931Genomics (permit required)B or better in: BSC 2010, 2010L, 2011 and 2011L, CHM 2045, 2045L, 2046, and 2046L, PCB 3063. MCB 3020C (General Microbiology) is advantageous but not required. If eligible, schedule an appointment with Dr. Scott and bring your CI form and a SASS degree sheet from FACTS.org to the meeting.
*BSC 5931Genetic Engineering (permit required)A in PCB 3023 and A in PCB 3063, plus: BSC 2010/L, 2011/L, CHM 2045, 2046. PCB 3023L or PCB 3063L is recommended. If eligible, schedule an appointment with Dr. Nanjundan and bring your CI form and a SASS degree sheet from FACTS.org to the meeting.
MCB 3020CGeneral Microbiology Lecture/LabBSC 2010/L, BSC 2011/L, CHM 2045, CHM 2046 & CHM 2210
MCB 4115Determinative BacteriologyMCB 3020C, BSC 2010/L, BSC 2011/L, CHM 2210, CHM 2045, & CHM 2046
*MCB 4905Undergraduate ResearchComplete contract (available in office or online) and follow instructions on the form.
MCB 4934Seminar in Microbiology (permit required)Senior standing, MCB 3020C, BSC 2010/L, BSC 2011/L, CHM 2045, CHM 2046 & CHM 2210
MCB 5206Public Health and Pathogenic MicrobiologyMCB 3020C, BSC 2010/L, BSC 2011/L, CHM 2045, CHM 2046 & CHM 2210
MCB 5655Applied & Environmental MicrobiologyB+ or better in MCB 3020C and resulting cascading prerequisites. MCB 4404 recommended.
PCB 3023Cell Biology LecturesBSC 2010/L, BSC 2011/L, CHM 2045 & CHM 2046
PCB 3023LCell Biology LabsPR/CR: PCB 3023 (If you have taken the lecture, or after you register for the lecture, you can register for the lab without a permit for the lab)
PCB 3043Principles of Ecology LecturesBSC 2010/L, BSC 2011/L, CHM 2045 & CHM 2046
PCB 3043LPrinciples of Ecology LabsPR/CR: PCB 3043 (If you have taken the lecture, or after you register for the lecture, you can register for the lab without a permit for the lab)
PCB 3063Genetics LecturesBSC 2010/L, BSC 2011/L, CHM 2045 & CHM 2046
PCB 3063LGenetics LaboratoriesPR/CR: PCB 3063 (If you have taken the lecture, or after you register for the lecture, you can register for the lab without a permit for the lab)
PCB 3712General PhysiologyBSC 2010/L, BSC 2011/L, CHM 2045 & CHM 2046
PCB 3713LGeneral Physiology LabPR/CR: PCB 3712 (If you have taken the lecture, or after you register for the lecture, you can register for the lab without a permit for the lab)
PCB 4234Principles of Immunology - Permit Required(PCB 3023 or PCB 3063 or MCB 3020C), BSC 2010/L, BSC 2011/L, CHM 2210, CHM 2046, & CHM 2045 -- Recommend B or better in PCB 3023
PCB 4674Organic EvolutionPCB 3063, BSC 2010/L, BSC 2011/L, CHM 2045 & CHM 2046
*PCB 5256Developmental Biologysee BSC 4933 course - this is intended for grad students. CI
*ZOO 4233ParasitologySee BSC 4933 Parasitology Lecture and Lab
ZOO 4753CHuman Histology/HistopatholgyPCB 3023, PCB 3063, CHM 2210, BSC 2010/L, BSC 2011/L, CHM 2045 & CHM 2046

Selection of this box is REQUIRED for receiving a permit. By selecting this box you are confirming your understanding of the Biology course permit process, including:

  • Permits allow the student to register for the course (if open). Permits do not register the student - it is the student's responsibility to register for desired courses after receiving the permit. A permit does not obligate the student to take the course.
  • Most requests for permits will receive an e-mail; however, students should use OASIS as their confirmation - the permit will appear on OASIS.
  • Requests will be processed within 2 working days, except during high-volume times. High volume times include: the week prior to school starting, the first two weeks of school, and the first month of registration. Requests for permits are NOT processed after hours or on weekends.
  • Permits do not guarantee a seat in the course.
  • Errors can occur on OASIS. The Department of Biology is not responsible for activity on OASIS.
  • Students with courses taken at another institution (cross-enrollment or transient) MUST provide documentation of successful completion by the week after finals or permit will be revoked. If documentation is provided after due date, student will be given a new permit; however, the seat in the class will not be held for the student.

Please see the biology permits page for more information regarding permits

Please see the the Department of Biology web site academic course page for more information regarding Department of Biology course descriptions.

Please complete if you have additional comments about your permit request.