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B3 Bama Biology Boot Camp 2023 Tentative Schedule

The 2023 Bama Biology Bootcamp will be held from August 14-18, 2023.

Monday August 14
7:45-8:15 amProgram check-inMSB 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 ClassesMSB 1001
10:40-12:00 amLecture 1: Chemistry; Dr. Tyler HodgesShelby 1004
12:00-1:00 pmLunch with MentorsFresh food’s
1:00-2:00 pmSmall group meetingsShelby 1004
2:10- 3:00 pmGrowth Mindset and Time ManagementShelby 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 15
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 MentorsFresh food’s
1:00-2:00 pmLecture 4: Mitosis; Dr. Kim LackeyShelby 1004
2:15-6:00 pmBSC 115 Laboratory/ ExcelSEC 2429
Registration Process and Degree Works; Kaleb Heinrich and Small Group meetingsSEC 2435
6:30 PMDinner with Mentors 
8:00 PMStudy groups 
Wednesday August 16
7:00-7:45 amBreakfastLakeside
8:00-9:00 amLecture 5: Meiosis; Dr. Kim LackeyMSB 1001
9:00-9:30 amUndergraduate Research, Careers in Biology; InternshipsMSB 1001
9:30-11:15 amResearch Laboratory Tours MHB or SEC 
11:25-12:00 amStudy Skills and the Study Cycle Dr. Kaleb HeinrichMSB 1001
12:00-1:00 pmLunch with MentorsFresh food’s
1:00-2:45 pmResearch Laboratory Tours MHB or SEC 
3:00-3:45 pmCampus Resources: Writing Center, Career Center, Counseling CenterShelby 1004
4:00-5:15 pmLecture 6: Genetics; Dr. Kim LackeyShelby 1004
5:30-7:00 pmPizza, games, biology triviaShelby 1004
8:00 PMStudy groups
 

Thursday August 17

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. Tyler HodgesShelby 1004
12:00-1:00 pmLunch with MentorsFresh 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. Tyler HodgesShelby 1004
6:00 PMDinnerShelby 1004
8:00 PMStudy groups 

Friday August 18

7:00-7:45 amBreakfastLakeside
8:00-9:00 amPractice Exam and EvaluationsSEC 2435/2402
9:00-9:45: amSmall group meetings 
10:00-10:30 amLife outside the classroom and Exam ResultsShelby 1004
10:45- 12:00Campus Tours 
12:00 PMRecognition and Program ConclusionSmith Hall