Subject: Looking for ULA for BSCI103, 160, 202, 222 - deadline Nov 26th Description: BSCI Undergraduate Learning Assistant (LA) Spring 2019 The Biological Sciences Program within the College of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences, will employ Learning Assistants (LAs) in the Spring of 2019 for BSCI103 (Dr. Raupp); BSCI160 (Dr. Shofner); BSCI202 (Dr. O’Brien); and BSCI222 (Dr. Paczolt). The BSCI LA program is designed to develop teaching, organizational and communication skills and provide a leadership opportunity for undergraduates. This is a NON-PAID position; student will be able to gain credits for their work. Each LA will be required to perform the duties listed below. LA duties will include: - Attend lectures. - Adequately prepare for answering questions from students about the lecture material - Grade lecture assignments determined by faculty instructor - Facilitate in-class activities - Be available one week prior to the beginning of classes for LA meeting with instructor - Register in TLTC333 Academic Peer Mentoring (1 credit). This course will provide the fundamental skills to support lecture activities - Register for 1 credit course (BSCI279T, section TBD or TLTC399). This one credit course is designed to give credit to Learning Assistants (LA) for time spent with faculty helping inside and outside the classroom. LAs must complete FERPA training during the first week of classes. This work will require 5-7 hours per week, depending on the course requirements. This is a for-credit position. Do to time commitments for this position undergraduate students may be enrolled for only one LA position in any given semester. Interested students fill out the application found here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BSCI-LA-S19 LA APPLICATIONS ARE DUE NOVEMBER 26, 2018. Minimum application requirements: -Second year student -Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher (exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis) -Have taken the course they wish to LA at UMCP and earned a grade of B or higher. -Students with AP credit for BSCI160 will have completed the next higher level course with a grade of B or higher -For BSCI103 a LA will have earned a grade of B or higher in BSCI160 or BSCI170 taken at UMCP. -Sufficient time free for the LA position -Time free to attend lectures -Meet for an hour a week to discuss course material LA positions will be filled based on staffing needs and applicant backgrounds. The courses available for LAs are: BSCI103 The World of Biology. An introduction to modern biology for the non-science major. Dr. Raupp: TuTh 12:30-1:45pm BSCI160 Principles of Ecology and Evolution (former BSCI106). Basic principles of biology with special emphasis on ecology, evolution, and diversity. Dr. Shofner: TuTh 9:30-10:45am Dr. Shofner: TuTh 12:30-1:45pm BSCI202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II. Anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory, immune, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Dr. O’Brien: TuTh 8-9:15am BSCI222 Principles of Genetics. Principles and mechanisms of heredity and gene expression Dr. Paczolt: TuTh 12:30-1:45pm, prep meeting Friday 1-2pm Contact Person: Francisca Saavedra Contact Email: [log in to unmask]