Anna Jo Auerbach

Education

University of Tennessee, PhD, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, 2016
University of Tennessee, MS, Applied Educational Psychology, 2012
Valdosta State University, MEd, School Counseling, 2009
Valdosta State University, BS, Psychology, 2006

Areas of Expertise

Vision and Change Curriculum Reform
Critical knowledge for effective active-learning implementation
Ensuring equity for students in active-learning biology classrooms

Bio

Dr. Auerbach loves to learn and is a roller-skating enthusiast! Her research focuses on the teaching and learning of biology. When not working to improve her courses, she can be found on eight wheels.

Selected Publications

Auerbach, Anna Jo J. and Schussler, Elisabeth (2017) A Vision and Change Reform of Introductory Biology Shifts Faculty Perceptions and Use of Active Learning. vol. 16. no. 4. CBE-LIFE SCIENCES EDUCATION.

Auerbach, Anna Jo J. and Schussler, Elisabeth E. (2017) Curriculum Alignment with Vision and Change Improves Student Scientific Literacy. vol. 16. no. 2. CBE-LIFE SCIENCES EDUCATION.

Auerbach, Anna Jo J. and Andrews, Tessa C. (2018) Pedagogical knowledge for active-learning instruction in large undergraduate biology courses: a large-scale qualitative investigation of instructor thinking. vol. 5. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STEM EDUCATION.
Current Courses

Fall 2019

BIOL 101 FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY (Fall 2019)

Introduces students to the principles inherent to life, with a broad overview of the cell, the organism and the community in which living things exist. This web-enhanced course requires significant online work. Does not satisfy biology major requirements. One hour lecture, two hours online and two hours laboratory per week. Meets General Education IVA or IVB (Prior to Fall 2008: IIIA or IIIB).

BIOL 210 BIOLOGY: CONCEPT & METHOD (Fall 2019)

Introduction to the study of biology, focusing on how biologists know things and study the world of life, with emphases on cell biology, genetics, ecology and evolution. First course required for biology majors. Four hours of lecture/laboratory, two hours online per week. Meets General Education IVA or IVB (Prior to Fall 2008: IIIA).

BIOL 420 READINGS IN BIOLOGY (Fall 2019)

Readings designed to permit in-depth study of selected topics. Students submit written reports of their findings at the end of the semester. Specific topics are indicated on students’ transcripts. Prerequisites: Sixteen hours in biology, permission of instructor.

Spring 2020

BIOL 101 FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY (Spring 2020)

Introduces students to the principles inherent to life, with a broad overview of the cell, the organism and the community in which living things exist. This web-enhanced course requires significant online work. Does not satisfy biology major requirements. One hour lecture, two hours online and two hours laboratory per week. Meets General Education IVA or IVB (Prior to Fall 2008: IIIA or IIIB).

BIOL 415 RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY (Spring 2020)

Independent student research under the supervision of a faculty member. May receive credit within the major for up to six credits combined of BIOL 415, 416, 417 and 420. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Schedule to be arranged individually. Forty-five contact hours per credit hour.

BIOL 420 READINGS IN BIOLOGY (Spring 2020)

Readings designed to permit in-depth study of selected topics. Students submit written reports of their findings at the end of the semester. Specific topics are indicated on students’ transcripts. Prerequisites: Sixteen hours in biology, permission of instructor.