The consolidation is accompanied by the offering of at least one course in Area II and in Area III both Fall and Spring semesters. Respectable enrollment in these courses suggests that more frequent offering of courses, with smaller lecture size, has been helpful to you. Before registering, you need to arrange for a faculty research mentor. All Biology faculty offer research laboratory training to Bio students. They are just starting their labs, and would enthusiastically welcome research students.
Clubs are both academic and career-oriented.