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B3 Bama Biology Boot

Camp 2024 Schedule

Monday August 12
7:45-8:15 amProgram check-in MSB lobby
8:15-8:30 amWelcomeMSB 1001
8:30-9:15amPearson setup and Pre-AssessmentComputer lab
9:30-10:30 amStudent Discussion 1: Conquering College Classes; Dr. Kim LackeyMSB 1001
10:40-12:00 amLecture 1: Chemistry; Dr. Tyler HodgesShelby 1004
12:00-1:00 pmLunch with Mentors Fresh food’s 
1:00-2:00 pm Small group meetings Shelby 1004
2:10- 3:00 pmGrowth Mindset and Time Management; Dr. Kaleb HeinrichShelby 1004
3:10-4:30 pmLecture 2: Macromolecules; Dr. Tyler HodgesShelby 1004
4:45-6:00 pmSmall group meetingsShelby 1004
6:15 PMDinner with Mentors 
8:00 PMStudy groups 
Tuesday August 13
7:00-7:45 amBreakfastLakeside 
8:00-9:15 amLecture 3: Central Dogma of Biology; Dr. Tyler HodgesShelby 1004
9:25-10:45 amSmall group meetings – BioInteractive Rock Pocket mouse 
11:00-11:45 pmLearning Styles, Blooms Taxonomy, and Metacognition; Dr. Kaleb HeinrichShelby 1004
12:00-1:00 pmLunch with Mentors Fresh food’s 
1:00-2:00 pmLecture 4: Mitosis; Dr. Terry McGinnShelby 1004
2:15-6:00 pm BSC 115 Laboratory/ Excel SEC 2429
Registration Process and Degree Works; Kaleb Heinrich and Small Group meetings SEC 2435
6:30 PMDinner with Mentors 
8:00 PMStudy groups 
Wednesday August 14
7:00-7:45 amBreakfastLakeside 
8:00-9:00 amLecture 5: Meiosis; Dr. Terry McGinnShelby 1004
9:00-9:30 amUndergraduate Research, Careers in Biology; Internships Shelby 1004
9:30-11:15 amResearch Laboratory Tours MHB or SEC 
11:25-12:00 amStudy Skills and the Study Cycle Dr. Kaleb HeinrichShelby 1004
12:00-1:00 pmLunch with Mentors Fresh food’s
1:00-2:45 pmResearch Laboratory Tours MHB or SEC 
3:00-3:45 pmCampus Resources: Counseling Center, Office of Health Professions Advising , and Writing CenterShelby 1004
4:00-5:15 pmLecture 6: Genetics; Dr. Terry McGinnShelby 1004
5:30-7:00 pmPizza, games, biology triviaShelby 1004
8:00 PMStudy groups 
Thursday August 15
7:00-7:45 amBreakfastLakeside Dining Hall  
8:00-8:45 amReading Strategies and Self Assessment Dr. Kaleb HeinrichShelby 1004
9:00-10:45 amSmall group meetingsShelby 1004
11:00-12:00 amLecture 7: Energy & Metabolism; Dr. Kim LackeyShelby 1004
12:00-1:00 pmLunch with Mentors Fresh food’s 
1:00-2:30 pmAssessment Techniques, Test Taking Personal Statemet Dr. Kaleb HeinrichShelby 1004
2:45- 4:00 pmSmall group meetings  
4:15-5:30 pmLecture 8: Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis; Dr. Kim LackeyShelby 1004
6:00 PMDinnerShelby 1004
8:00 PMStudy groups 
Friday August 16
7:00-7:45 amBreakfastLakeside 
8:00-9:00 amPractice Exam and EvaluationsLY 16
9:00-9:45: amSmall group meetings 
10:00-10:30 amLife outside the classroom and Exam Results Dr. Kim LackeyShelby 1004
10:45- 12:00 Campus Tours 
12:00 PMProgram Conclusion and LunchSmith Hall