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Instruction/Plant Biology Program Information
ANGEL is a learning management system that was purchased by MSU to be implemented as MSU’s primary centrally-supported learning management system. MSU faculty, staff, and students may log in to ANGEL using a standard web browser at (no www) https://angel.msu.edu
Instructor System Menu
- MSU NETID and Password is required for access.
- Class Information
- Grades
- Academic Progress Reports
- Other Links (Administrative Action forms, textbook order form, etc.)
Schedule of Courses
Courses are listed by semester. Select the semester (drop down menu), select Department (drop down menu). You can then select course number or leave it blank. Leaving it blank will show every course for the Department specified and semester that you have specified. The final step is to select Find.
Independent Study Form
- Purpose: undergraduate research and for 800 level research courses
- Deadline: must be complete prior to enrollment
University SIRS and SOCT forms
Students and faculty are notified by email during the last two weeks of classes when SIRS or SOCT forms are available for completion. The notification period, and the period during which the forms are “open” varies depending on whether the class is a sub-term or full-term. Students log on at http://www.rateyourclass.msu.edu to provide feedback. It is important for faculty to stress the importance of the SIRS and SOCT system. Although the University would like to have the students complete the SIRS and SOCT forms, the Department will distribute Plant Biology forms approximately two weeks before final exams by Kasey Baldwin.
Doctoral Forms
Report of Guidance Committee –
- Purpose: This report includes a list of all the courses that are required by the department and the student’s guidance committee.
- Deadline: Before the end of the first semester of the students second year in the Doctoral program.
Record of Comprehensive Examination -
- Purpose: To determine whether the student has mastered the subject of plan biology and related fields, has a good understanding of the scientific method, and is prepared to do independent doctoral research.
- Deadline: Before the end of the first semester of the student’s third year in the doctoral program.
Record of Dissertation and Oral Exam -
- Purpose: Upon completion and approval of the students’ major Professor the dissertation must be provided to the Guidance Committee and to the Departmental Representative at least two weeks prior to the Final Exam.
- Deadline: Submission to Kasey Baldwin prior to her submitting the final certification. The final certification is due within three weeks before graduating semester.
Changes Doctoral Program
- Purpose: To record any changes made from the original Report of the students Guidance Committee.
- Deadline: As soon as changes are made and approved by the students’ Guidance Committee (must have signatures of all committee members). It is referred to when the degree certification is completed by Kasey Baldwin.
Masters Forms
Report of Guidance Committee -
- Purpose: Records all courses that are required by the department and the student’s guidance committee.
- Deadline: Before the end of the student’s first year in the Masters Program.
Record of Completion of Requirements
- Deadline: This form should be completed the student passes his/her final examination.
Changes in Master’s Program
- Purpose: To record any changes made from the original Report of the students Guidance Committee.
- Deadline: As soon as changes are made and approved by the students’ Guidance Committee (must have signatures of all committee members). It is referred to when the degree certification is completed by Kasey Baldwin.
Notice of Student Exam
- Completion: complete the notice two weeks prior to your thesis exam, Comprehensive Exam and/or Dissertation Defense.
- Deadline: Two week prior to your scheduled exam. This allows time to post your exam and to find a “Departmental Representative”. This form should be submitted to Kasey Baldwin via email (kbaldwin@msu.edu)
Planning your Comp Exam and Final Dissertation
- Please check the Graduate Handbook for mandatory formatting, submission, etc. Also check the links listed below for further guidance.
- The Graduate School
- Faculty/Staff Forms http://www.msu.edu/user/gradschl/staff.htm
- Current Students http://www.msu.edu/user/gradschl/current.htm
