Christine Case Biology Professor

Honors Transfer ProgramHonors Transfer Program

Eligible for ENGL 100 & MATH 120 3.25 in 9 units

– 3.5 high school

Eligible for ENGL 100 & MATH 120 3.25 in 9 units

– 3.5 high school

What we wantedWhat we wanted

Objectives Challenging Critical thinking Study one topic in

depth

Objectives Challenging Critical thinking Study one topic in

depth

What we wantedWhat we wanted

Objectives Challenging Critical thinking Study one topic in

depth

Objectives Challenging Critical thinking Study one topic in

depth

SLOs Use your new

knowledge Analyze data Read original

literature

SLOs Use your new

knowledge Analyze data Read original

literature

Biology ProgramsBiology Programs

G.E. (nonmajors)BIOL 101BIOL 110BIOL 111BIOL 130BIOL 140BIOL 145BIOL 150

G.E. (nonmajors)BIOL 101BIOL 110BIOL 111BIOL 130BIOL 140BIOL 145BIOL 150

MAJORS BIOL 215 BIOL 230

MAJORS BIOL 215 BIOL 230

ALLIED HEALTH BIOL 240 BIOL 250 BIOL 260

ALLIED HEALTH BIOL 240 BIOL 250 BIOL 260

What we didn’t wantWhat we didn’t want

Honors section of one course

Honors section of one course

Removes leaders from classes

Shuts out Majors Or, Allied Health Or, Nonmajors

Removes leaders from classes

Shuts out Majors Or, Allied Health Or, Nonmajors

What we didn’t wantWhat we didn’t want

Honors section of one course

Honors in with regular class

Honors section of one course

Honors in with regular class

“Honors” = extra term paper

“Honors” = extra term paper

What we didWhat we did

Brain-stormed topics Brain-stormed topics Emerging diseases Marine mammals Economic botany Evolution Energy Biotechnology Water

Emerging diseases Marine mammals Economic botany Evolution Energy Biotechnology Water

FormatFormat

BIOL 675 1 unit Lecture, lab, seminars, field

BIOL 675 1 unit Lecture, lab, seminars, field

BIOL 110 4 units+BIOL 675 1 unit=5 Honors units

Course ClassificationCourse Classification

Credit course applicable for the Associate Degree; Honors Course if taken concurrently with non-honors biology course

Credit course applicable for the Associate Degree; Honors Course if taken concurrently with non-honors biology course

Official Course Outline

Course DescriptionCourse Description

One lecture hour per week or 3 lab hours per week. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in any non-honors biology level 100 or 200 course.

Readings, discussion and lectures covering selected advanced topics in biology to be determined by the Biology Department and the Honors Program. May be repeated three times for credit, but topics successfully completed may not be repeated. Transfer credit: UC; CSU

One lecture hour per week or 3 lab hours per week. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in any non-honors biology level 100 or 200 course.

Readings, discussion and lectures covering selected advanced topics in biology to be determined by the Biology Department and the Honors Program. May be repeated three times for credit, but topics successfully completed may not be repeated. Transfer credit: UC; CSU

Official Course Outline

Catalog DescriptionCatalog Description

Completion of or concurrent enrollment in any non- Honors Biology level 100 or 200 course. Advanced topics in …. Extensive library research and field observations used to complete a project determined by the student. …

Completion of or concurrent enrollment in any non- Honors Biology level 100 or 200 course. Advanced topics in …. Extensive library research and field observations used to complete a project determined by the student. …

Official Course Outline

Catalog DescriptionCatalog Description

NOTE: This course is designed primarily for students in the Honors Transfer Program. All students enrolling in this course will be required to do Honors level work. Honors credit will also be awarded for any 100- or 200-level Biology course taken concurrently. Transfer: UC; CSU.

NOTE: This course is designed primarily for students in the Honors Transfer Program. All students enrolling in this course will be required to do Honors level work. Honors credit will also be awarded for any 100- or 200-level Biology course taken concurrently. Transfer: UC; CSU.

Official Course Outline

Course JustificationCourse Justification

This course is designed to provide in-depth study of a selected area of biology as an honors supplement to a G.E. or majors-level Biology course.

This course is designed to provide in-depth study of a selected area of biology as an honors supplement to a G.E. or majors-level Biology course.

Official Course Outline

SLOsSLOs

1. Discuss and understand one area of biological science (e.g., marine mammals; emerging infectious disease).

2. Apply the knowledge of biological science to distinguish between observations, inferences, relationships, and testimonials under investigation.

1. Discuss and understand one area of biological science (e.g., marine mammals; emerging infectious disease).

2. Apply the knowledge of biological science to distinguish between observations, inferences, relationships, and testimonials under investigation.

Official Course Outline

SLOsSLOs

Official Course Outline1. Discuss and understand one

area of biological science (e.g., marine mammals; emerging infectious disease).

2. Apply the knowledge of biological science to distinguish between observations, inferences, relationships, and testimonials under investigation.

Official Course Outline1. Discuss and understand one

area of biological science (e.g., marine mammals; emerging infectious disease).

2. Apply the knowledge of biological science to distinguish between observations, inferences, relationships, and testimonials under investigation.

Class Syllabus

1. Discuss and understand the role of microorganisms in infectious diseases.

2. List factors that lead to the emergence of diseases.

3. Describe methods of controlling infectious diseases.

Class Syllabus

1. Discuss and understand the role of microorganisms in infectious diseases.

2. List factors that lead to the emergence of diseases.

3. Describe methods of controlling infectious diseases.

Course ContentCourse Content

Content will vary by section and semester. Students will have the opportunity to perform experiments, attend seminars given by researchers, and apply new knowledge to real world events. Each semester, a topic in biology will be studied in depth. Common themes in biology will be used to incorporate topics from any biology course. Students will be expected to apply fact and theory in problem solving. They will be expected to do literature searches and read original literature. They will be expected to design, carry out and analyze the results of a special project. They will be expected to report the results of their project to their

classmates.

Content will vary by section and semester. Students will have the opportunity to perform experiments, attend seminars given by researchers, and apply new knowledge to real world events. Each semester, a topic in biology will be studied in depth. Common themes in biology will be used to incorporate topics from any biology course. Students will be expected to apply fact and theory in problem solving. They will be expected to do literature searches and read original literature. They will be expected to design, carry out and analyze the results of a special project. They will be expected to report the results of their project to their

classmates.

Official Course Outline

AssignmentsAssignments

Official Course Outline

Term project requiring analysis of data and/or field observations; written lab reports.

Official Course Outline

Term project requiring analysis of data and/or field observations; written lab reports.

Class Syllabus

• Find the source of an outbreak. You will receive your outbreak data in class.

• Write an EIR for an energy project.

• Specimen Preparation• Prepare & present

educational materials for American Cetacean Society

Class Syllabus

• Find the source of an outbreak. You will receive your outbreak data in class.

• Write an EIR for an energy project.

• Specimen Preparation• Prepare & present

educational materials for American Cetacean Society

ResultsResults

WSCH = 7000 7.4% of College WSCH 1100

students/semester

WSCH = 7000 7.4% of College WSCH 1100

students/semester

Enrollment in BiologyEnrollment in Biology

ResultsResults

10-20 students/semester 10-20 students/semesterEnrollment in Honors BiologyEnrollment in Honors Biology

Skyline BiologySkyline Biology

Shari Bookstaff Christine Case Nick Kapp Sandra Hsu Melissa Michelitsch Mel Zucker

Shari Bookstaff Christine Case Nick Kapp Sandra Hsu Melissa Michelitsch Mel Zucker