Bjarne Bartlett PhD

BIO 130L: Biological Principles I Lab

This course deals with biological processes primarily at the molecular and cellular level, and develops the foundations of evolutionary and ecological concepts. There is a study of cell structure, and an examination of cellular composition and metabolic processes including enzyme activity, respiration, and photosynthesis. Principles of genetics are studied at the cellular and molecular level, with reference to current techniques in molecular biology. Evolutionary mechanisms are introduced and ecological concepts are presented as a unifying theme. Note: BIO 130 is the first course in the required two-semester introductory sequence in the Bioscience Curriculum Core. It is also approved in the Natural Sciences General Education Competency Area and can serve as a lower-level laboratory science elective within the Liberal Arts. Note: The laboratory course, BIO 130L is a part of your grade for this course. Corequisite(s): BIO 130L

BIO 318L: Medical Microbiology Lab

This course focuses on the role of microbes as causative agents of disease in human hosts, including the morphological characteristics of pathogenic species, classification of communicable diseases, and epidemiological aspects. The course will emphasize common bacterial, viral, and fungal infections. Both the laboratory and lecture will contain sections on the mode of action of antibiotics, sterilization, disinfection methods and contamination control. The course will elaborate on infectious agents (viral, prions, bacteria, fungi, and parasites) that cause disease. Note: the laboratory course, BIO 318, is part of your grade for this course. Prerequisite(s): (BIO 130 and 131) or (BIO 171) or (BIO 270 or BIO 271) all with a grade of C- or higher Corequisite(s): BIO 318L

Providing an educational return on investment (ROI) for each student through a contemporaneous skillset, high standards, and foundational disciplinary knowledge.

As an educator, I strive to provide a return on investment (ROI) for each student. I believe ROI is possible for each student because of the undisputed, intangible value of an education. Delivering value is my duty to the students enrolled in my class and the school for which I work. I use three aspects of classroom teaching to define the value of an excellent education: imparting a contemporaneous skillset, maintaining high standards through assessing both teaching and learning, and reinforcing foundational disciplinary knowledge at each opportunity throughout a course.