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Shi, Jia

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  • Dr. Shi is an immunologist and an expert in education research. Her education research has been focused on how to improve and assess student learning. She has developed and implemented a co-seminar course to accompany a large introduction to cellular and molecular biology course. One of her publications 'A Diagnostic Assessment for Introductory Molecular and Cell Biology' in CBE- Life Sciences Education (2010) was cited by many peer-reviewed articles in PubMed Central Archive, and many educators around the world have requested to use this assessment in their classrooms. In 2017, she and her co-authors published a paper addressing ways to change student common misconceptions (JMBE). More recently, she has been working on improving online and hybrid teaching.

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  • IPHY 3435 - Physiology Lab
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Summer 2018 / Fall 2018 / Spring 2019 / Summer 2019 / Spring 2020 / Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 / Summer 2021 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2022 / Summer 2022 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Summer 2023 / Fall 2023 / Spring 2024 / Summer 2024 / Fall 2024
    Introduces laboratory experience in selected aspects of human physiology with a focus on applying the scientific method in experimentation. This laboratory is meant to complement IPHY 3430. Students should take IPHY 3435 or IPHY 3437 to fulfill degree requirements. All registration restrictions will be strictly enforced by the department. Degree credit not granted for this course and IPHY 3437.
  • IPHY 3437 - Virtual Human Physiology Laboratory
    Primary Instructor - Summer 2020 / Fall 2020
    Introduces online laboratory experiences for select aspects of human physiology using laboratory simulations. This online laboratory is meant to complement IPHY 3430. As an online course, this lab may not fulfill prerequisites for post-baccalaureate, graduate, or other allied health programs. Please consult with your Biology advisor before enrollment. Students should take IPHY 3435 or IPHY 3437 to fulfill degree requirements. Degree credit not granted for this course and IPHY 3435.
  • IPHY 4010 - Seminar in Integrative Physiology
    Primary Instructor - Summer 2018 / Spring 2020
    Introduces a small group of students to current research topics in integrative physiology, evaluation of current research and discussion of critical issues. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours when topics vary. Recommended prerequisite: Statistics course (IPHY 3280 or EBIO 1010 or MATH 2510 or PSYC 2111 or SOCY 2061).
  • IPHY 4300 - Pathophysiology of Disease
    Primary Instructor - Summer 2021 / Summer 2022 / Spring 2023 / Summer 2023 / Summer 2024
    Uses case studies to explore various disease states of the organ systems within the body and the underlying mechanisms that contribute to the manifestations of these diseases. Additionally, students will examine the importance of epidemiology in the understanding of disease as well as discuss infectious disease, and the role of genetics in congenital defects and cancer.
  • IPHY 4600 - Immunology
    Primary Instructor - Summer 2019 / Summer 2020 / Summer 2021 / Summer 2022 / Summer 2023 / Summer 2024
    Studies the immune system, a multi-cellular system that functions to protect us from disease. Introduces concepts associated with the development and function of individual cells of the immune system (T-cells, B-cells, neutrophils, dendritic cells, macrophages), as well as their integrative roles in physiology and host defense. This course requires a conceptual understanding of the material and emphasizes problem-solving skills through case studies. All registration restrictions will be strictly enforced by the department. Recommended prerequisite or corequisite: IPHY 4060. Same as IPHY 5600.
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