BI 295

Feb 21, 2022

Week 7: Module 4 Introduction to Biotechnology

Happy Monday everyone! We are excited to start a new module this week where we will revisit the Central Dogma of Molecular Biology! We will identify key features of bacterial genes and genomes to begin exploring the potential of using microbes to recycle electronic waste. Microbe Image By Adrien Coquet, FR Upon successful completion of…

Feb 14, 2022

Week 6 Updates: Module 3 The Scientific Method

Good afternoon everyone! We return to our second week in Module 3 on the Scientific Method. We had lots of fun learning with Dr. Adam C. Simon last week and this week we have more fun in store as we continue to explore within the cycles of scientific inquiry! Here is the Module 3 to-do…

Feb 10, 2022

Guest and Jordan Hall!

Thank you team for sharing your questions and energy as we learned from Dr. Adam Simon. We appreciate you Zooming in and finding Jordan Hall to discuss global challenges and scarcity of important resources. We hope this session energizes you all to continue learning as a team from the community of scholars around us. Signboard from…

Feb 9, 2022

Group Project: Milestone 1

You worked in teams during the Zoom breakout rooms to learn from each other. Now, we will challenge you to design, analyze, and report findings from a sustainable approach to electronic waste disposal/reuse you propose. Reminder: Tomorrow you may come to Jordan Hall 6117 for an in-person synchronous session (masks required). We will also stream using…

Feb 7, 2022

Week 5: Module 3: The Scientific Method

Welcome to Week 5 where we will begin Module 3 on the Scientific Method. What is the Scientific Method? Together we will explore the steps and cycles of scientific inquiry! We will read and analyze an article to think critically about the process of science and its complexities. This unit is a great time to…