4. pH = -log [H+] Pacific Heights

5. www.smccd.edu/accounts/skybio

6. GE: nonmajors 1.Scientific literacy 2.Distinguish between observations, inferences, relationships, and testimonials 3.Use scientific knowledge to assess personal and environmental health. 4.Use the scientific knowledge and skills necessary for active citizenship. Students should know:

7. Majors 1.Major groups of living 2.Major concepts in cell biology, 3.Write clear and well-argued descriptions 4.Design, perform and analyze experiments in biology. Students should know:

8. Allied Health 1.Aseptic technique 2.Structure of the human body 3.Functions of organ-systems 4.Cellular metabolism & immunology Students should know:

9. Well-trained, enthusiastic faculty State of the art lab experiences Bring students to scientific meetings Keep current We provide

10. Student Research NSF Biology Award Philina Mui & Elena Robles We provide

11. Student Research NSF Biology Award Philina Mui & Elena Robles Freeman Science Award Iris Sanchez & Sharon Prasad We provide

12. Student Research NSF Biology Award Philina Mui & Elena Robles Freeman Science Award Iris Sanchez & Sharon Prasad USA Today Case Study Challenge We provide

13. Student Research We provide

14. Productivity

15. Breakeven Point Productivity 550

16. Productivity

17. Enrollment by ethnicity Effectiveness

18. Success by ethnicity Effectiveness

19. Grade distribution Effectiveness

20. Strengths of the Program

22. Load > average

23. Strengths of the Program Load > average Professional activities

24. Strengths of the Program Load > average Professional activities Earn for the College

25. BiologyCollege

26. Trends BiologyCollege

27. Trends Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition. Employment of life science technicians is expected to grow 15 percent between 2006 and 2016, faster than average for all occupations. Employment Trends

28. Trends Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition. Money Magazine, May 2008. Employment of life science technicians is expected to grow 15 percent between 2006 and 2016, faster than average for all occupations. Employment Trends

29. "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." Our plan of action

30. “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." Our plan of action

31. Improvement Suggestions Hire 2 full-time faculty Our plan of action

32. Improvement Suggestions Hire 2 full-time faculty Maintain/purchase equipment & supplies Our plan of action

33. Improvement Suggestions Hire 2 full-time faculty Maintain/purchase equipment & supplies Support for open labs Our plan of action

35. 2008: Year of the Frog