Class Complete

Chemosensory Biology has come to an end and I am left with a pile of final papers to review and grade. The month seemed to pass quickly. By the middle of the second week, students took charge of their projects and with the end of the daily quizzes, I found myself with less to do directly and was amazed at the developing experiments. This is likely an experience peculiar to instructing senior level students. Next semester I will assist with a large introductory marine biology course consisting in large part of non-biology majors. Chemosensory students tell me that the course is rather general and full of people who don't care. This does not give me high expectations for the experience but I try to remain hopeful and will do my best.

One issue that came up with teaching students so close to my own level is that I didn't know all that much more than they particularly concerning statistical analyses. I am now eager to push ahead in my own education not only for my own benefit but to be able to better assist students in future years. Despite the possible lesser interest of the introductory students in the spring, I am hopeful that I will be able give better, more complete explanations to a lower level class.