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Bustamante, Heidi Margarita

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  • The primary research expertise lies within studying the different assessment techniques and in-class tools and activities and how this can enhance and improve student learning in the sciences. In the past several years studies have been done in collaboration with other faculty in the Integrative Physiology department with regard to student retention and the process of learning difficult science topics. These studies looked at the effectiveness of various in-class tools like worksheet activities, iClicker questions, and discussion questions. Learning gains were measured using pre/post testing and analyzed using appropriate statistical analysis. Currently, work on this topic continues but has been expanded to include the introduction of case-studies across several of our courses.

Teaching

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  • IPHY 1020 - Introduction to Integrative Physiology
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2024
    Introduces students to Integrative Physiology. Provides an overview of the major and how it differs from other biology programs; how to get involved in clubs, research, and/or internship opportunities; strategies for succeeding in IPHY courses; and career options. This is a first-year colloquium course specifically designed for freshman and other students exploring their educational and career opportunities.
  • IPHY 2420 - Introduction to Nutrition
    Primary Instructor - Summer 2024
    Focuses on the basic anatomy, physiology, and chemistry of nutrition. Topics include weight management, the role of diet and lifestyle in disease prevention, specific nutrient deficiencies and toxicities, nutrition standards and guidelines, sports nutrition recommendations, agricultural practices, and food policy issues. Degree credit not granted for this course and IPHY 3400.
  • IPHY 3400 - Nutrition for IPHY Majors
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2018
    Focuses on the science of nutrition, reviewing the basic anatomy, physiology and chemistry of nutrition. Concepts will focus on what the body needs for proper nutrition, how they are obtained, absorbed and processed by the body. Studies will expand to include the following: diet types, nutrition during life stages (i.e. pregnancy), different disease states and real world applications. Recommended prerequisite: IPHY 3410. Degree credit not granted for this course and IPHY 2420.
  • IPHY 3410 - Human Anatomy
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Summer 2018 / Spring 2019 / Summer 2019 / Summer 2020 / Summer 2021
    Explores the cells, tissues, and organs that compose the different anatomical systems including integumentary, skeletal, muscular, digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, nervous, urinary and reproductive. All registration restrictions will be strictly enforced by the department. Recommended prerequisite: EBIO 1220.
  • IPHY 3415 - Human Anatomy Laboratory
    Teaching Assistant - Fall 2022
    Introduces structures of the human anatomical systems using human cadavers and animal tissue. This laboratory is meant to complement IPHY 3410. Degree credit not granted for this course and IPHY 3417.
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