University of New Haven
University of New Haven,
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West Haven, CT 06516
1-800 DIAL-UNH or 1-800-342-5864
University of New Haven Faculty

James Ayers


University of New Haven: James Ayers
James  Ayers
Title: Lecturer
College: College of Arts and Sciences
Dept: Biology & Environmental Science
Phone: 203.932.7401
Email: jayers@newhaven.edu
Office: Dodds Hall 315

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

BI 253 and BI 254 - Biology for Science Majors I & II

BI 125 - Contemporary Issues in Biology

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

ED 622S - Methods in Science Teaching