James Ayers

Education

M.S., Ecology, Evolution and Behavior, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

-Thesis: Population decline of Banner-tailed kangaroo rats (Dipodomys spectabilis) in  southeastern Arizona.

B.S., Biology, Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT

Certification in Biology, Grades 7-12, Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT

Published Books and Articles

Ayers, J. & Ayers, K.  2007.  Teaching the Scientific Method:  It’s All in the Perspective. American Biology Teacher Online. 69(1) 

Courses Taught

BI253 and BI254 - Biology for Science Majors I & II

BI125 - Contemporary Issues in Biology

Both “Biology for Science Majors” and “Contemporary Issues in Biology” include laboratory investigation that provide hands-on laboratory experiences that will further develop your analytical skills.

ED622S - Methods in Science Teaching