iBC1: BIOL 207/CHEM 107
iBC2: Biology 208/CHEM 108
(both honors and non-honors versions of these courses are offered yearly)
The iBC course series integrates the instruction of introductory Biology and Chemistry courses and labs for life science majors.
IBC Program Goals
- Prepare all students, with the skills necessary to collaborate, solve problems, communicate, and reason scientifically across traditional disciplinary boundaries
Use evidence-based practices in STEM education to ensure success for all students
Create and sustain a culture of professional development for peer mentors, graduate teaching assistants, preceptors, and faculty
Foster development of foundational scientific skills and knowledge for students across many colleges, departments, and majors
Prepare engaged citizens who can make informed decisions based on scientific evidence, prepared to enter the technical workforce
iBC instruction
- Students attend biweekly lecture/classes for Biology and Chemistry taught in a problem-based fashion
- In biweekly studios, students solve problems that help integrate the two disciplines, or integrate the instruction of lecture and lab
- Students solve problems at a weekly Chemistry workshop led by peer facilitators
- A teaching and learning center is available daily during the semester offering tutoring and office hours to help students excell in iBC