Through a series of lectures and activities, BIO 101 explores the academic paths, careers, opportunities, research, and trends in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Students will be exposed to the diversity of STEM fields and research through lectures led by faculty, expert and professionals in their field. Fun Science activities provide opportunities for the students to engage in hands-on science activities in different STEM fields. The goal is to expose students to a wide range of possible career options, and inspire students to pursue diverse academic paths in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and/or Mathematical fields.
BIO 101-001 Course schedule - Fall 2022
Course Calendar
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Date |
Topic |
Speaker(s) |
Assignments |
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8/ 22 |
Introduction & Syllabus Meet in mentor groups |
Dr. Vincent Cassone |
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8/29 |
Medical School |
Dr. Wendy Jackson |
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9/5 |
Labor Day- no class |
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9/12 |
Neuroscience |
Dr. Mark Prendergast |
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9/19 |
Earth and Environmental Science |
Dr. David Moecher |
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9/26 |
Undergraduate Research and Chemistry |
Dr. Chad Risko |
Identify the Problem |
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10/3 |
Fake News and Real Information. How to Find it. |
Dr. Vincent Cassone |
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10/10 |
Physics |
Dr. Brad Plaster |
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10/17 |
Biology Education |
Jennifer Osterhage |
Career Spotlight |
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10/24 |
Fall Break-no class |
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10/31 |
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Abstract |
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11/7 |
Medical Student Panel |
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11/14 |
Graduate Student panel |
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What’s being done? |
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11/21 |
Office of Undergraduate Research (15-20 min) Time in mentor groups to discuss labs and poster |
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11/28 |
Happy Thanksgiving! Work on Posters on own |
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Poster ready to print (Wed 11/30) |
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12/5 |
Poster Presentations |
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Poster presentation quiz |
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12/12 |
Finals Week- No Class |
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