Biology Program Review

2014

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

SLOs

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

We provide

Productivity

Productivity

Productivity

Effectiveness

Effectiveness

Student Characteristics

Student Characteristics

Effectiveness

Effectiveness: Student Success

Effectiveness: Student Success

Effectiveness: Student Success

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

• Hire 2 full-time faculty

• Safety• Equipment &

supplies• Hire 0.5 lab tech• Lab space

GLPs

Soil