BIOLOGY 1009 AND BIOLOGY 1010:
Supplemental Courses for BioG 1109/1110
BIOG 1009, Fall Only:
Monday 2:30 – 3:20pm G-1 Stimson A. MacNeill
Friday 1:25 – 2:20pm 3330 Tatkon Center A. MacNeill
BIOG 1010, Spring Only:
Monday 2:30 – 3:20pm G-1 Stimson A. MacNeill
Friday 1:25 – 2:20pm 3330 Tatkon Center A. MacNeill
WHY DO STUDENTS TAKE BIO 1009/1010?
“It was good to engage in the material for an extra hour every week and the practice prelims were very helpful.”
“[The instructor] answered all our questions and outlined the most important information.”
“[The instructor] was organized and made the material very understandable. I always felt comfortable asking questions..”
“This is good! Classes were always very interesting and very informative.”
“This class helped me understand the material and get a better grade.”
WHAT CAN I EXPECT IF I TAKE BIO 1009/1010?
The purpose of the LSC supplemental courses for biology majors (autotutorial) is to assist students in mastering the attitudes, information, and skills necessary to succeed in introductory biology for majors at Cornell. Since this will be the only science course for most of the students in these courses, emphasis on the essential concepts of biology was stressed, with the following goals in mind:
- assisting students in developing confidence in identifying, learning, and manipulating the essential concepts of biology;
- encouraging student self-direction, especially with respect to approaching their course professors, teaching assistants, and other course personnel;
- instilling in students a dedication to learning biology for its own sake, both here at Cornell and in their post-graduate careers;
- helping students to develop an appreciation for the beauty, complexity, and relevance of biology as it relates to their everyday lives;
- and helping all students using Biology LSC services achieve a significantly higher course grade.
We meet for group sessions twice each week, analyzing and reviewing the material presented in lecture. Participants are encouraged to come to group sessions and office hours with questions about the course material already formulated. We also prepare for the final exam using practice exams and intensive review sessions.
WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT BIO 1009/1010?
For additional information, please contact Allen MacNeill, LSC Senior Lecturer.