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Dr. Tomislav Terzin
Dr. Tomislav Terzin
This undergraduate research studio is under the supervision and leadership of Dr. Tomislav Terzin, Associate Professor of Biology at the Augustana Campus of University of Alberta. Dr. Terzin has a PhD (doctor of philosophy) in Zoology and is fascinated with colour patterns of living things. He has been studying beetles and butterflies for over 30 years. You can also find this information on the University of Alberta directory.
Teaching Philosophy
Teaching Philosophy
My teaching philosophy, although still (and forever) evolving, can be at present formulated in seven statements:
1. Successful teachers have a passion for teaching.
2. Teaching has to be alive.
3. The teacher has to be knowledgeable.
4. Good teaching is a two-way process.
5. Good teaching is a multi-channelled and multi-strategic endeavour which takes into account the specific needs of an individual student.
6. Good teaching takes students out of their comfort zone, expanding their capabilities.
7. Good teaching is a lifestyle and a mentorship.
A List of Augustana Courses that Tom teaches (in bold are research courses that are part of our research activities)
A List of Augustana Courses that Tom teaches (in bold are research courses that are part of our research activities)
AUBIO 111 Functional Biology
AUBIO 219 Research Experience in Biology
AUBIO 260 Principles of Genetics
AUBIO 318 Directed Reading I
AUBIO 319 Directed Studies I
AUBIO 338 Developmental Biology
AUBIO 389 Molecular Biology of the Gene
AUBIO 394 Comparative Invertebrate Zoology
AUBIO 418 Directed Reading II
AUBIO 419 Directed Studies II
AUBIO 438 Evo-Devo
Current Undergraduate Research Students
Current Undergraduate Research Students
Each semester Dr. Terzin takes on multiple research students through a directed study. These undergraduate students earn credits for their research while also balancing courses for their degree. This research team is one of the largest at Augustana and many students complete research over multiple semesters throughout their degree.Â
Ayra McCarthy
Ayra McCarthy
Ayra is a fourth year biology major at the University of Alberta, Augustana Campus. After completing her BSc, she hopes to continue her education by attending graduate school next fall continuing to apply the research skills she has developed from her time in Tom's Undergraduate research Lab.
Chad Nichol
Chad Nichol
My name is Chad Nichol and I am a second year Biology major. The Butterfly and Beetles lab has spurred my passion for research and I hope to put it to good use during my plan to become a physician
Cassandra Kanters
Cassandra Kanters
Cassandra is a 2nd year Science and Education student, with a major in Biology and minor is Visual Arts. She plans to become a high school teacher or go into textbook illustration.
Duaa Farooqui
Duaa Farooqui
I'm a second-year undergraduate student at Augustana, majoring in Integrative Biology. My fascination lies in understanding the intricacies of the human body, and my ultimate goal is to make meaningful contributions to various fields of medical sciences
I'm a second-year undergraduate student at Augustana, majoring in Integrative Biology. My fascination lies in understanding the intricacies of the human body, and my ultimate goal is to make meaningful contributions to various fields of medical sciences
Katie Bergen
Katie Bergen
Katie is a third-year student majoring in biology and minoring in environmental science. In her free time, she enjoys running, skiing, and spending time with her animals
Former Research Students (we apologize if we left out names or have the years wrong)
Former Research Students (we apologize if we left out names or have the years wrong)
Makayla Clarke 2024
Ayra McCarthy 2023-2024
Katie Bergen 2023-2024
Cassandra Kanters 2023-
Chad Nichol 2023-
Duaa Farooqui 2023-
Jay Eastman 2023
Ursula Mayeugue Pontou 2023
LingXiao Liu 2023
Kylie Peake 2020
Dexter McLeod 2019-2020
Nathanael Tabert 2019-2020
Mary Cairns 2017-2020
Jessica Logan 2017-2020
Jamie Cole 2017-2019
Julia Kappeler 2018
Abigail Boateng 2017-2018
Julia Kappeler 2017-2018
Toni Dohlan 2017
Sianna Moen 2017
Farheen Afaque 2017
Toni Dolhan 2017
Carly Heck 2014-2016
Madhu Oad 2014-2015
Wyatt Warawa 2014-2015
Sheldon Browse 2015
Vanessa Torkelson (Rice) 2014-2015
Stephanie Booth 2014
Anny Chauclhury 2014
Jordan Tersteeg 2013-2014
Justin Daniel Reinke 2013-2014
Andrew Richard Newman 2013-2014
Bryce Thomsen 2013-2014
Anna Duitruk 2013-2014
Mallory Renschler 2012-2014
Brooke Smith 2012-2013
Blake Moore 2012-2013
Oleksandra Zubova 2013
Sarah Morland 2012
Lauren McLeod 2011-2012
Brittnee Kegler 2011-2012
James Long Vy 2011-2012
Kathryn Stone 2010-2011
Brian Ellert 2010-2011
Gretchen Snyman 2010-2011
Sandra Gawad Gad 2010-2011
Callie Killoran 2010-2011
Andrew Kostyniuk 2010-2011
Afrin Biswas 2010
Lucas Martin Hudec 2010
From left to right, top to bottom: Jessica Logan, Sianna Moen, Mary Cairns, Abigail Boateng, Tom Terzin, Vanessa Torkelson (Rice), Carly Heck, Toni Dohlan, Jamie Cole, Farheen Afaque and Julia Kappeler (2018)
From left to right: Anna Duitruk, Justin D. Reinke, Tom Terzin, Wyatt Warawa and Oleksandra Zubova (2015)
From left to right, top to bottom: Brian Ellert, Gretchen Snyman, Sandra Gawad Gad, Tom Terzin, Kathryn Stone and Callie Killoran (2011)
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