Biology 5460
Fall 2011

Student Led Debates
Utah Veg. Project
Utah Veg. Online Manual
Climate Project
Grading and Exams
Course Policies
Objectives & Texts
Past Course Evaluations
WebCT

Class Meeting Schedule

Mark Blonquist

Jinny McGavien

Suzy Khacahturyan

Teaching Assistant
suzy.khachaturyan@gmail.com

Printable Syllabus

Evaluations

Student evaluations of the course:

5.6 out of 6.0 The course was well organized and course objectives were met
5.7 out of 6.0 Exams and assignments reflected course content
5.6 out of 6.0 Overall, this was an effective course

Student evaluations of the instructor:

5.8 out of 6.0 The instructor was well organized.
5.9 out of 6.0 The instructor demonstraed thorough knowledge of the subject.
5.9 out of 6.0 The instructor presented course content effectively.
5.9 out of 6.0 The instructor supported a respectful classroom environment.
5.9 out of 6.0 The instructor encouraged questions/opinions.
5.4 out of 6.0 The instructor was available for consultations.
5.8 out of 6.0 Overall, the instructor was effective

Specific comments repeated by students:

Thorough explanations and set aside time for questions
Easy to follow hand outs
Clear and consistent lectures with PowerPoint
Kept students updated electronically
Encourage classroom discussion and consensus during decision process.
Exam formats requiring research, inquiry, and teamwork
Exams based on understanding not memorization

Selected quotes:

"This class is a gem. Thank you for taking the time and effort to make learning actually enjoyable."
"This is by far the best course I took this semester. I loved it."
"I thoroughly enjoyed this course. I honestly believe it was the best taught anbd best organized course I have taken. Dr. Ehleringer was an exceptional professor and I would highly recommend this course to anyone."
"Excellent instructor who demonstrated great knowledge for subject and communicated effectively to students."