Assessment Reports
Accelerated BIOL Pre-NURS Pre-Requisites Assessment 2018
An Analysis of Student Performances on The AAP 1, 2 and 3, Sp 2018-Sp 2021 -- Spring 2021
An Evidence-Based Review of Student P/F Ratios by BIOL 223 Pre-Requisite -- Spring 2019
Assessment Conference Presentation, TMCC, 2012
Assessment Conference Presentation, UNR, 2010
Assessment of MATH Skills in Different Populations of Students: BIOL 190, BIOL 251 and CHEM 121 -- Fall 2019
CHEM 121 2014-03 through 2018-01 Assessment -- Fall 2018
CHEM 121: Applications of Statistical Difficulty and Discrimination Indices Embedded in Canvas
Effective Fall 2019
Classroom Cap and CHEM 121 Student Withdrawals: A Seven Year (2012-2019) Review
Effect of Homework on Student Final Course Grade: CHEM 121 --
Spring 2020
Grading Scale Assessment Reports
Accelerated pre-NURS BIOL: A Four Semesters' Data Driven Grading Scale
Effective Fall 2019
CHEM 121: A Five Semesters' Data-Driven Grading Scale
Effective Fall 2019
Grading Scale Rapid Assessment: First Semester Implementation -- X-mas 2019
Guidelines for Assessment and Accountability
Heterogeneity to Homogeneity: A COVID-19-Proof Assessment
Implementation of Assessment Recommendations Post-Fall 2018
Is Bloom's Taxonomy Helping or Hurting Student Success? -- Spring 2019
MATH/Reading: Assessment and Changes in BIOL 190 and CHEM 121 -- Fall 2018
An Experimental Approach to the 3-D VSPER Structure of Molecules -- Spring 2019
Courses
BIOL Courses
BIOL 190 Lectures and Problem Sets
Initial Homework Assignments
MATH Primer
Introduction to Chemistry
Introduction to Biochemistry and Biophysics
The Cell
Introduction to Intermediary Metabolism with Photosynthesis
Introduction to Intermediary Metabolism: TEXT
DNA: Properties, Replication, Isolation and Identification
Transcription: RNA and Triplet Code
Translation: A Four Step Process
Gene Switches
DNA Mutations and Elementary Cancer Genetics
Mendelian Genetics and Selected Hereditary Diseases of Human
BIOL 190 Laboratory Experiments
MATH Primer:
NOT REQUIRED
Week 1, Tuesday: Lab Safety/OSHA
Week 1, Thursday: Lab Check-In
Week 2, Tuesday: Scientific Method, Density and Specific Gravity
Week 2, Thursday: Multiple Experiments AND Pre-Lab Reading Assignments
Chemical Nomenclature
REQUIRED PRE-LAB OpenStax Reading for Chemical Nomenclature
Lewis Structures: Clark Method
REQUIRED PRE-LAB OpenStax Reading for Lewis Structures
Week 3, Tuesday: Viscometry
Week 3, Thursday: Multiple Experiments
Solution and Dilution Preparation
C-18 Sep Pak Chromatography
Week 4, Tuesday: Properties of Amino Acids and Proteins, Part 1
Week 4, Thursday: Multiple Experiments
Potentiometric Titration of HOAc
Answer Key 1
Answer Key 2
Answer Key 3
Answer Key 4
pK Determination Tutorial
Excel Spreadsheet WITH Equations
Week 5 (Tues): Amino Acid Titration, Part 2
Week 5, Thursday: Multiple Experiments
Carbohydrates
BUN Determination
Week 6, Tuesday: Iodine Number Determination of an Oil
Week 6, Thursday: Fermentation of Sucrose
Week 7, Tuesday: Multiple Experiments
Cellular Physiology and Mendelian Genetics
Mitosis-Meiosis
Weeks 7, Thursday and 8, Tuesday: PTC-PCR Experiment
Week 8 (Thurs): Post-Testing Assessment[s]
BIOL 223 Lectures
REFERENCE: Grey's Anatomy, Online Version
Minimum Applicable BIOL 190 Independent Content Review
Introduction to Chemistry
Introduction to Biochemistry and Biophysics
The Cell
Principles of Nutrition
Introduction to Intermediary Metabolism
Mendelian Genetics and Selected Hereditary Diseases of Humans
MATH Addendum and Primer -- Due per Canvas
Significant Figures -- Due per Canvas
Lecture Block 1 (Weeks 1-3)
The Language of Anatomy and Physiology
Organ Systems Intro: Gamete to Newborn
Tissues
The Integumentary System
Lecture Block 2 (Weeks 4-5)
Articulo-Musculo-Skeletal Systems
Lecture Block 3 (Week 6)
The Human Brain
Supplemental Reading -- Foxit Software: Neuroscience
The Cranial Nerves and Special Senses
Lecture Block 4 (Weeks 7 - 8)
Spinal Cord and Reflexes: An Introduction
Nervous System Subdivisions, Neuroceptors and Neurochemical Transmissions
Week 8 (R): FINAL EXAM -- NO LINK
BIOL 223 Laboratory Experiments
Week 1, T, Safety Review/Review Experiment
Lab Safety, OSHA, et al
Building Molecular Models of Biomolecules
Week 1, R, REVIEW Experiments
Properties of Amino Acids and Proteins, Part 1
Carbohydrates
Dry Lab: BUN Determination
BUN Dry Lab
DATA
Week 2, T, Multiple REVIEW Experiments
Cellular Physiology and Mendelian Genetics
Mitosis-Meiosis
Week 2, R, Experiment
Effects of Fluids' Tonicity on Osmosis
Week 3, T, Experiments
Language of A&P (Language Lecture Exercise) -- NO LINK
Introduction to Microscopy
Week 3, R, Experiments
Tissues
Week 4, T, Multiple Experiments
Skin
Osseous Microscopy
Week 4, R, Experiments
Human Skeletal System
Week 5, T, Experiments
Major Articulations in the Human
Week 5, R, Experiments
X-Ray Experience -- NO LINK
Week 6, T, Multiple Experiments
Human Muscular System
Week 6, R, Multiple Experiments
Human Muscular System
Week 7, T, Experiments
Neuroglia
Cranial Nerve Testing
Reflex Testing
Two-Point Touch Threshold
Week 7, R, Experiment
No Lab -- Plan on Lecture
Week 8, T, Experiments
No Formal Lab: Study for Final Exam!
Week 8, R, Experiments
Lab Theoretical Final Exam, RTBA
BIOL 224 Lectures
Reference: Grey's Anatomy, Online Version
Minimum Applicable BIOL 190 Independent Content Review
Introduction to Chemistry
Introduction to Biochemistry and Biophysics
The Cell
Principles of Nutrition
Introduction to Intermediary Metabolism
Mendelian Genetics and Selected Hereditary Diseases of Humans
Minimum Applicable BIOL 251 Independent Content Review
Human Immunity
Immunogenetics for Microbiology
MATH Addendum and Primer -- Due per Canvas
Significant Figures -- Due per Canvas
Lecture Block 5 (Weeks 9-10)
Human Circulatory System and Blood
SUPPLEMENTARY READING: Heart Association Blood Pressure Guidelines
Lecture Block 6 (Weeks 10-11)
Cardiology Primer
LQTS and Electrodes
SUPPLEMENTARY READING: EKG's by Dr. Kravitz
EKG Exercise for TURN IN in Lab -- NO LINK
SUPPLEMENTARY READING: Treadmill Experience
SUPPLEMENTARY READING: Thallium Scan
Human Pulmonary System
Lecture Block 7 (Weeks 12-13)
The Digestive System
Dietary Fiber Primer -- Read on Own
Human Urinary System; Water and Electrolyte Balance
Acid-Base Balance -- ABG's
Lecture Block 8 (Weeks 14-15)
Human Endocrine System
Human Reproductive System
Week 16: FINAL LECTURE EXAM Thursday, 1600
BIOL 224 Laboratory Experiments
Week 9, T, Experiments
OSHA -- Lab Safety -- Read Independently
Week 9, R, Experiments
A Quasi-Quantitative Study of Enzymatic Activity With Inhibitors: Potato Polyphenol Oxidase
Potato Polyphenol Oxidase Dry Lab Data
Potato Polyphenol Oxidase Graphing Guidance
Week 10, T, Experiments
Anatomy of Blood Vessels
Microhematocrit
Blood Grouping and Typing
Week 10, R, Experiments
EKG Experience -- NO LINK
LQTS and Electrodes
EKG Analysis Form
EKG Exercise
Week 11, T, Experiments
Pulmonary Function Testing
PFT Record Sheet
Orlando ABG Interpretation Guide
Week 11, R, Experiments
Urinalysis
Endocrine and Reproductive Systems' Microscopy
REFERENCE: Cadaver Videos NVCC
Week 12, T/R, Cadaver Dissection -- NO LINK
Week 13, T/R, Cadaver Dissection -- NO LINK
Week 14, T/R, Cadaver Dissection -- NO LINK
Week 15, T/R, Cadaver Dissection -- NO LINK
Week 16 Experiments
T, Cadaver Lab Final Exam
R, Lab Theoretical Final Exam
BIOL 251 Lectures
Minimum Applicable BIOL 190 Independent Content Review
Introduction to Chemistry
Introduction to Biochemistry and Biophysics
The Cell
Principles of Nutrition
Introduction to Intermediary Metabolism
Mendelian Genetics and Selected Hereditary Diseases of Humans
MATH Addendum and Primer -- Due per Canvas
Significant Figures -- Due per Canvas
Origins, Cells and Microbiological Stains
Bacterial Growth, Infection and Death
Bacteria
Chemotherapy and Drug Resistance
Hepatitis Viruses, Mycoplasma, Rickettsiae, Spirochaetes, Chlamydiae and Fungi
Viruses and Vaccines
AIDS: An Introduction
Protozoans and Helminthes
Human Immunity
Immunogenetics for Microbiology
Introductory Applied Bio-Statistics
BIOL 251 Laboratory Experiments
Week 1, Tuesday: OSHA -- Lab Safety
Week 1, Thursday: No Lab -- Lecture, Cont'd
Week 2, Tuesday
Introduction to Microbiological Microscopy
Introduction to Stains
Throat Swab
Smear Preparation -- Simple Stain
Gram Stain
Week 2, Thursday: Acid Fast Stain
Week 3, Tuesday and Thursday
Media Preparation
Cultivation Media for Lab -- SUPPLEMENTARY READING
Week 4, Tuesday
Aseptic Transfer
Microscale Transfer
Three Streaks
Week 4, Thursday
Throat Pathogens
Bile Aesculin Test
Snyder Test
Week 5, Tuesday
Factors Effecting the Growth of Micro-Organisms
Nitrate Reduction
Tryptic Nitrate Reduction
Lactose Fermentation Patterns
Enteropluritest
Enteropluritest Identification Form
Citrate Utilization
Week 5, Thursday: Complete Tuesday's Experiments -- No link[s]
Week 6, Tuesday: No Lab -- Lecture Cont'd
Week 6, Thursday: Thanksgiving Day -- No Lab
Week 7, Tuesday: Protozoans
Week 7, Thursday: Helminthes
Week 8: Tuesday -- No Lab -- Lecture Cont'd
Week 8: Thursday -- Lab Final per Canvas
CHEM Courses
CHEM 121 Lectures and Problem Sets
Downloadable Color Periodic Table
Approx Weeks 1-1.5 Lecture Block 1
MATH Primer (MP), Proper --
Assignments -->
MP Assignments:
NOT Required
MP Addendum Q's 1-100 and MP Q's 1-50
MATH Primer Questions 41-200
MATH Primer Questions 201-350
MATH Primer Questions 351-425
Significant Figures Questions 1-50
More Math Questions 1-15
Even More MATH
Spring 2020 LECTURE
: Atoms, Matter, Periodic Table, Quantum Theory
Inert Lecture Notes: Physico-Chemical Introduction (PCI) --
Assignments -->
PCI Assignments Due Per Canvas; Required
Conversions
Intro Chem Questions 1-7, 10-20 ONLY
Simple Reaction Balancing
Balancing Simple Reactions
Basic Periodic Table
Adding a Trendline in Excel to a Graph
Add or Remove a Secondary Axis in Excel
Using Excel's Line Equation to Determine the Line Slope
Approx Weeks 1.5-2.5 Lecture Block 2
Spring 2020 LECTURE, Cont'd
: Atoms, Matter, Periodic Table, Quantum Theory
Inert Lecture Notes: Modern Atomic Mechanical Theory (MACT) --
Assignments -->
MACT Assign'ts Due Per Canvas; Req'd
Mass Spec
Electronic Configuration
Chemical Nomenclature
Qualitative Analysis/Activity Series Tutorial
Qual Anal/Activ Series Wksht
Qual Anal/Activ Series Rxn Tutorial
More Redox
Hybridization
Reaction Calculations
Ibid
Effective Charges
SUPPLEMENTARY READING: Atomic Orbitals Explained
Approx Weeks 2.5-4 Lecture Block 3
Spring 2020 LECTURE
: Rxn Energy/Rates, Thermo/Nuclear Chemistry
Inert Lecture Notes: Chemical Reactivities (CR) --
Assignments -->
CR Assignments Due Per Canvas; Required
Bond Energies 1
Bond Energies 2
Thermochemistry and Gases Questions 1-10
Thermochemistry and Gases Questions 11-20
Los Alamos REFERENCE Periodic Table
Solutions, Dilutions and Colloids Answer Key
Approx Weeks 4-7.5 Lecture Block 4
Spring 2020 LECTURE
: Gases/Liquids, Acids/Bases, Redox Rxns
Inert Lecture Notes: Aqueous Systems (CAS) --
Assignments -->
CAS Assignments, Due Per Canvas; Required
Water Questions 1-15
Water Questions 16-30
Fluid Dynamics Questions 1-10
Fluid Dynamics Questions 11-20
Osmosis and Electrolytes Questions 1-15
Osmosis and Electrolytes Questions 16-35
Acid-Base-Normal
Simple Redox
New Redox Rules
Serious Redox Question 1-3
Non-Traditional Redox Questions 1-12
More Redox Questions 1-10
Electrochemistry Questions 1-20
Electrochemistry Questions 21-30
CHEM 121 Lab Experiments
Week 1, Monday: Lab Safety/OSHA
Week 1, Wednesday: Lab Check-In
Week 2, Monday:
HOLIDAY
Week 2, Wednesday: Numbers, Conversions, Scientific Method and Density
Week 3, Monday: Multiple Experiments AND Pre-Lab Reading Assignments
Chemical Nomenclature
REQUIRED PRE-LAB OpenStax Reading for Chemical Nomenclature
Lewis Structures: Clark Method
REQUIRED PRE-LAB OpenStax Reading for Lewis Structures
Week 3, Wednesday: Multiple Experiments AND Pre-Lab Reading Assignments
VSEPR Theory: An Experimental Approach to Introductory Comprehension of the 3-D Structure of Molecules
REQUIRED PRE-LAB OpenStax Reading for VSEPR Theory
Solution Preparation by Dilution
Week 4, Monday: Multiple Experiments
Chemical Changes
Empirical Formula
Atomic Emission Spectroscopy
Week 4, Wednesday: Multiple Experiments
Introduction to Qualitative Analysis
Activity Series
Week 5, Monday: Multiple Experiments
Hexamminenickel (II) Chloride Synthesis and Magnetic Susceptibility Balance Analysis
Viscometry
Week 5, Wednesday: Multiple Experiments
Physiological Thermochemistry
Antacid Titration
Week 6, Monday: Multiple Experiments or Exercises
Equivalent Weight of An Unknown Acid
Equivalent Weight of An Unknown Acid Pre-Lab Clarifications
Equivalent Weight of An Unknown Acid Pre-/Post-Lab Exercises -- Due in Person
Week 6, Wednesday: Multiple Experiments and Exercises
Potentiometric Titration and Tutorials
Potentiometric Titration of a Weak Acid
Equivalent Weight of An Unknown Acid Post-Lab Exercise #2 -- Due in Canvas
Excel Spreadsheet with Equations Download to Desktop to Use
pK Determination Tutorial
Answer Key 1
Answer Key 2
Answer Key 3
Answer Key 4
Week 7, Monday: Redox Reactions
Week 7, Wednesday: No Formal Experiments
Week 8, Monday: Lab Practical FINAL Exam
Lab Practical FINAL Exam
Week 8, Wednesday: Assessments per Canvas
CHEM 122 Lectures and Problem Sets
Lecture Block 1 -- Weeks 1-3
MATH Primer
Rapid CHEM 121 Review
Lecture Block 2 -- Weeks 4-6
Acids and Bases
Salts, Ionic Equilibria and Colligative Properties
Exam Type Content Problem Sets
Problem Set 1
Problem Set 2
Problem Set 3
Problem Set 4
Problem Set 5
Lecture Block 3 -- Weeks 7-10
Noble Gases
Solubility Product and Crystallography
SUPPLEMENTAL READING: Miller Indices -- Super Site!
Coordination Compounds
Exam Type Content Problem Sets
Problem Set 6
Problem Set 7
Problem Set 8
Lecture Block 4 -- Weeks 11-13
Reaction Kinetics: An Introduction
Enzymes: Biological Catalysts
Nuclear Chemistry: An Overview
Thermodynamics
Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry
Exam Type Content Problem Sets
Problem Set 11
Problem Set 9
Problem Set 10
Lecture Block 5 -- Weeks 14-15
Bio-Organic Chemistry
Exam Type Content Problem Sets
CHEM 122 Laboratory Experiments
Week 1: Lab Safety/OSHA
Week 2: Acids and Bases
Potentiometric Titration of Acetic Acid
Excel Data Spreadsheet with Equations
pK Determination Tutorial
Spectrophotometric Determination of the pH of a Buffer
Week 3: Freezing Point Depression
Week 4: Mohr Method, Modified: Ksp Determination Titri-Precipitometrically
Week 5: Synthesis, Chemistry and Magnetic Properties of Potassium Trioxalatoferrate (III) -- Part 1
Week 6: Synthesis, Chemistry and Magnetic Properties of Potassium Trioxalatoferrate (III) -- Part 2 -- NO LINK
Week 7: Hess' Law: Experimental Thermodynamics
Week 8: Electrochemical Determination of a Ksp
Week 9-14: Qualitative Analysis Experiments
Intro to Qualitative Analysis
Anion Analysis
Group I Cations
Group II Cations
Group III Cations
Group IV Cations
Group V Cations
Week 15: Lab Final Exam
Week 16: Final Exam -- RTBA
CHEM 220 Lectures and Problem Sets
Lecture Block 1 -- Weeks 1-4
Classic Organic, Biological and Pharmacological Chemistry
Exam 1 Content Problem Sets
Problem Set 1
Problem Set 2
Problem Set 3
Problem Set 4
Problem Set 5
Problem Set 6
Lecture Block 2 -- Weeks 5-8
Introduction to Amino Acids, Proteins and Amino Acid Metabolism
Exam 2 Content Problem Sets
Problem Set 7
Problem Set 8
Problem Set 9
Problem Set 10
Lecture Block 3 -- Weeks 9-10 -- Introduction to Carbohydrates and Carbohydrate Metabolism
Lecture Block 4 -- Weeks 11-12
Introduction to Lipids and Lipid Metabolism
Exam 3 Content Problem Sets
Problem Set 11
Problem Set 12
Lecture Block 5 -- Weeks 13-15 -- Introduction to Nucleic Acids and Nucleic Acid Metabolism
Lecture Final Exam -- NO LINK
CHEM 220 Laboratory Experiments
Week 1: Lab Safety/OSHA/VSEPR Review
Week 1: Lab Safety/OSHA
VSEPR Theory: An Assessment-Derived Experimental Approach to the Introductory Comprehension of the Predictable 3-D Structure of Molecules
Week 2: Chromatography and Spectroscopy of Dyes
Week 3: Bakelite Polymerization
Week 4: Diazotization
Diazotization Experiment
Diazotization Answer Key
Week 5: Amino Acids, Qualitative, Part 1
Week 6: Organic Acids and Bases
Potentiometric Titration of Ethanoic Acid
Excel Data Spreadsheet
pK Determination Tutorial
Week 7: Amino Acids, Quantitative, Part 2
Determination of Multiple pK Values from An Amino Acid, NO LINK
Excel Data Spreadsheet
pK Determination Tutorial
Weeks 8 and 9: Potato Polyphenol Oxidase
Potato Polyphenol Oxidase, Part 1
Potato Polyphenol Oxidase, Part 2 -- Meet in Dr. Carman's Office -- NO LINK
Week 10: Carbohydrates
Carbohydrate Properties -- Chemical
Polarimetry of Carbohydrates
Weeks 11 and 12: Ethanol Biosynthesis
Ethanol Biosynthesis Part 1
Ethanol Biosynthesis Part 2 -- NO LINK -- Separate Lab Meetings
Week 11: Physiological Thermochemistry
Week 13: Lipids
Week 15: Iodine Number of An Oil
Week 15: Nucleic Acids
PITC-PCR -- NO LINK -- HANDOUT
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