Student Learning Outcomes are statements that provide a framework for the ideas and concepts you will have mastered by the end of our time together. These help to structure the curriculum and provide an outline for what topics the class will explore. 

Chemeketa’s General Education Outcomes 

Statewide General Education (AAOT) Outcomes

Bi 112 Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):

1. Describe how the structure of molecules and cells relate to their function, life processes, and homeostasis.

2. Relate the chemical properties of biomolecules to their cellular functions as they relate to public health.

3. Form and develop math, graphing, logic, and academic learning strategies to ensure future success in STEM fields

4. Employ scientific modes of inquiry, individually and collaboratively, to organize, represent, and use scientific data to communicate conclusions about cellular functions.

5. Use laboratory equipment and techniques to investigate chemistry, biochemistry, and cells to generate further questions.

Our course is an in-person flipped course.  

What does "flipped" mean? This means we have scheduled class meetings on campus, but the majority of our time in-person will not be spent with me giving a lecture and everyone taking notes. Using in-person class time for purely lecture has been shown in multiple studies to be an ineffective mode of learning.  So instead, "lecture" will occur outside of class through videos with embedded quizzes. Class time will be used for problem solving, going through homework, and other active learning processes. This gives you time to work with the concepts with your peers, while I'm there to guide you as needed. 

Lab time is for experiments and hands-on activities

We will also meet once a week for in-person labs. The lab activities are designed to provide you with a hands-on learning opportunity to further develop your knowledge of that week's concept. Additionally, the lab activities will help you become familiar with common lab procedures and equipment so you will be comfortable in a lab once you move on to Anatomy & Physiology. 

We will use Canvas regularly

Even though we meet in person, all lectures, schedule of assessments, and grades can be found on Canvas. I will occasionally send messages or announcements via Canvas, as well. 

Computer/laptop

Access to a computer or laptop will make completing this course much easier. While much of our work can be completed using a phone or tablet, it is a smoother experience working on a computer or laptop. If you are using a tablet or phone to complete our course and run into issues accessing Canvas or navigating our modules, please let me know and we can work together to utilize resources on campus to find you a laptop.

Required Text Books

1) Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function 10e, by Saladin. Loose leaf version. ISBN10: 1266046674 | ISBN13: 9781266046674

This book will be available in Canvas via inclusive access on day one of the term.

2) Cell Biology for Allied Health: An Active Learning Workbook by Holly Schiefelbein ISBN: 9781955499286. Available for purchase in print only at the Chemeketa Bookstore.

Lab Manual

3) Cell Biology for Allied Health Lab Manual by Holly Schiefelbein and Jessica Schrunk. Available for purchase only at the Chemeketa Bookstore. 

Open Hours

Some instructors call these "office hours" but the idea is that this is a time where I am available to help you. Whatever questions you may have about our course, college, being a biologist, this is a time to drop in and talk. You are welcome to come in groups, this doesn't have to a be a solo venture! If you do need to talk about something individually (like grades, personal issues), let me know. I can easily open up a private zoom space for us to talk. If you cannot meet at these times listed, email me to set up a time to meet in-person or on zoom outside of these normal open hours, this is totally ok to do!

• Mondays 10:30-12:30 in 8/221X

• Mondays 2:30-3:30pm in 8/222 (the science hub)

• Tuesdays 11-12 in 8/221X

• Wednesdays 10:30-11:30 in 8/221X