BIOG 1045 - Academic Support for BIOG 1445 Introduction to Comparative Physiology

Fall, spring. 1 credit. S-U grades only.

Corequisite: BIOG 1445. Students should contact their college for the most up-to-date information regarding if and how credits for this course will count toward graduation and/or be considered regarding academic standing.

A. D. MacNeill.

Supplemental support for students who want to enhance their learning skills and maximize their understanding of BIOG 1445 - Introduction to Comparative Physiology, Individualized Instruction. Weekly meetings with professional lecturer to actively review material presented in BIOG 1445. Concurrent enrollment in BIOG 1445 is required. Passing grade is earned through active participation.

Outcome 1: Students will demonstrate a coherent understanding of the concepts presented in BIOG 1445 Introduction to comparative Physiology, Individualized Instruction.

Outcome 2: Students will apply analytic thought to the body of knowledge presented in BIOG 1445 Introduction to Comparative Physiology, Individualized Instruction - identify relevant assumptions and formulate coherent arguments.

Outcome 3: Students will demonstrate the ability to define problems; differentiate between cause and effect relationships and correlations; apply the scientific principles from BIOG 1445 Introduction to Comparative Physiology, Individualized Instruction to novel situations, including problems with no single correct answer and incomplete information.

Outcome 4: During weekly activities, students will express ideas clearly and work effectively with other students. Students also will incorporate successful strategies for the deep learning of modern Biology such as effective note-taking, exam preparation, stress and time management, and procrastination reduction.

Outcome 5: Students will work independently as well as in groups and take responsibility for strengthening their scientific thinking.