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Biology Program Review 2014. SLOs. GE: 100s. 1. Scientific literacy 2. Distinguish between observations, inferences, relationships, and testimonials 3. Use scientific knowledge to assess personal and environmental health.
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SLOs GE: 100s 1. Scientific literacy 2. Distinguish between observations, inferences, relationships, and testimonials 3. Use scientific knowledge to assess personal and environmental health. 4. Use the scientific knowledge and skills necessary for active citizenship.
SLOs GE: 100s 1. Scientific literacy 2. Distinguish between observations, inferences, relationships, and testimonials 3. Use scientific knowledge to assess personal and environmental health. 4. Use the scientific knowledge and skills necessary for active citizenship.
SLOs GE: 100s 1. Scientific literacy -nonmajors come in saying "I don't like science" or "I don't do well in science.” -Students do not integrate information from several sources
SLOs GE: 100s 4. Use the scientific knowledge and skills necessary for active citizenship.
SLOs GE: 100s
SLOs Majors (215, 230) 1. Major groups of living 2. Major concepts in cell biology. 3. Write clear and well-argued descriptions 4. Design, perform and analyze experiments in biology.
SLOs Majors (215, 230)
SLOs Allied Health (240, 250, 260) 1. Aseptic technique 2. Structure of the human body 3. Functions of organ-systems 4. Cellular metabolism & immunology
We provide • Well-trained, enthusiastic faculty • State of the art lab experiences • Opportunities to participate scientific meetings • Current information
We provide Student Research • NSF Biology Award
We provide Student Research • NSF Biology Award • Freeman Science Award
We provide Student Research • NSF Biology Award • Freeman Science Award • SACNAS Biology Award
We provide Student Research • NSF Biology Award • Freeman Science Award • SACNAS Biology Award • ABRCMS Microbiology Award
We provide Student Research • NSF Biology Award • Freeman Science Award • SACNAS Biology Award • ABRCMS Microbiology Award • Skyline College Research Symposium
Employment Outlook 9.8% 5.3% Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2013
Employment Outlook • Software developer • Biomedical engineer • Biochemist/biophysicist • Dentist • Nurse Practitioner • Pharmacist • Registered Nurse • Physical Therapist • Physician • Dental Hygienist Source: U.S. News, 2014
Program Needs • Hire 2 FTE
Program Needs: Safety First • Hire 2 FTE • Safety: • ventilation
Program Needs: Safety First • Hire 2 FTE • Safety: • Ventilation • Mag door stops
Program Needs • Hire 2 full-time faculty • Safety • Maintain/purchase equipment & supplies
Program Needs • Hire 2 full-time faculty • Safety • Equipment & supplies • Hire 0.5 lab tech: Support for open labs
Program Needs • Hire 2 full-time faculty • Safety • Equipment & supplies • Hire 0.5 lab tech • Lab space
Program Needs GLPs • Hire 2 full-time faculty • Safety • Equipment & supplies • Hire 0.5 lab tech • Lab space Soil