Seminar for first year pre-biology students. Emphasis on developing critical thinking skills by utilizing interactive panel discussions ascertaining why biologists care about subjects like chemistry and math. Deliberation on biology news articles designed to get students thinking like scientists.

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Chemistry 1B or 2B.

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Units

Pass no pass

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Lower division only

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
These majors only prbio
Anna James
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EEMB3 . 4 Months Ago

Amazing professor, and very inviting to talk with and learn from. Truly cares for students and comprehension of the material

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EEMB3 . 9 Months Ago

Everyday I wish more and more I could take another class with Dr. James. She encompasses everything that the future of education should strive for. She truly cares for making sure her students are understanding the material. Everything is presented clearly and complicated concepts are broken down. She took us tide-pooling and I will never forget!

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EEMB2 . 1 Year, 5 Months Ago

Super caring/accessible professor. (was a new professor this year). Tests are based on lecture material, discussion section, end-of-week quizzes, preview questions (just watch lectures (are recorded) to get an A) Really good at explaining material/helping you understand, breaks material further down during office hours. AN ABSOLUTE GODSEND!!!

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EEMB2 . 1 Year, 7 Months Ago

My favorite professor here thus far. Lectures are engaging and you can tell she is passionate about what she teaches. Accessible outside of class if you need her. The tests are straightforward and fair, and there is a greater emphasis on learning rather than test taking. I cannot speak highly enough of her, take her class!

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GEOG20 . 2 Years Ago

LOVE HER! Her lectures are super informative. If you don't understand, she breaks the content down even more during office hours. Her class is also structured very nicely, and her assignments are straightforward. You are going to have a group project, but you're graded individually. Just meet the deadlines and show effort in your work - easy A.

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GEOG165 . 3 Years Ago

Anna James is nothing short of a gift from god. All she wants to do is help you succeed and give you A's. She is so caring and passionate and just wants to see you learn and enjoy her interests. I cannot recommend her classes enough. She makes her classes so easy, all she asks is that you engage with her and appreciate her efforts. She is a SAINT!

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