Jody Rintoul, MSc

About

I have been part of the Augustana community since 2013. I took the position of Biology Lab Coordinator in 2015 and am excited to be part of a community that focuses on a rounded education for undergraduate students. 

Teaching

My role as Biology Lab Coordinator is to offer students an enriching and investigative lab experience in the introductory biology labs (AUBIO 111/112). I provide a learner-centered approach and ensure that students are given a respectful, safe, and supportive learning environment. In this space, students develop technical skills, work in a collaborative environment, and practice critical thinking and effective communication. I give the student teams ongoing opportunities to improve on these skills through problem-solving and designing experiments. Ultimately, by providing students with a supportive learning environment and an enthusiastic, passionate teacher, I aim to engage students in science. 

AUBIO 111 - Functional Biology

An introduction to functional and from molecules to systems, focusing on how organisms integrate different levels of organization in order to live. This course covers key topics of biochemistry (metabolism, respiration, photosynthesis), cell biology (organelles, membranes, cell cycle), and physiology (gas exchange, circulation, osmoregulation, excretion). Prerequisites: Biology 30 and Chemistry 30.

AUBIO 112 - Evolution and Biodiversity

An introduction to the biology of organisms, focusing on the evolution of biological diversity, including the mechanisms responsible for evolutionary change and the adaptations associated with the evolution of the major groups of organisms. Prerequisites: AUBIO 111. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUBIO 112, AUBIO 212 (2022) or AUBIO 214.

AUBIO 219 - Research Experience in Biology

Research experience in a faculty research project. Normally taken in addition to a full course load after the successful completion of at least 24 units but not more than 60 units in a program in the Augustana Faculty. Prerequisites: AUBIO 111 and 112 or 212 (2022) or AUBIO 214 and consent of the Department. Notes: This course is offered on a pass/fail (credit/no-credit) basis. An 'Application for Individual Study', normally requiring a minimum GPA of 2.5 in Biology, must be completed and approved before registration in the course. Credit may be obtained twice.

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