Alternative Credentialing Form/Certification
Faculty Name ____Heather Walker ________________________________________________
Status:
Full–time × Part-time /Adjunct
Instructional Division:
× Academic
Base Campus: × Opelika
Technical
Wadley
Valley
Health Sciences
Subject Area or Program ___Science____________ Teaching Discipline____Biology________
List Courses taught:
Course Prefix, Number and Name
Ex. ENG 101 English Composition I
BIO 101 Introduction to Biology
BIO 103 Principles of Biology
BIOL 201 Anatomy and Physiology
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D
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UT
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*UT=Undergraduate Transferable, UN=Undergraduate Nontransferable, D=Developmental
Justification/ qualification to teach each listed course.
Directions: Complete one Justification of teaching credentials form for each course taught. List the course Student
Learning Outcomes (SLO) separately in the first column. In the second column, list relevant data to support faculty
member’s qualification to teach based on the course SLO. Include relevant courses, work experiences and certifications,
if needed.
Heather Walker has taught Biology at Southern Union State Community College since 2008 and Central Alabama
Community College from 2008-2009. She has also taught science, including Anatomy and Physiology, for 4 years at the
elementary and secondary level in a physical and online classroom. In addition, she completed the training and
coursework to become a licensed Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate at University of Alabama-Birmingham.
Coursework covered medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pathology, and basic treatments of acute medical
conditions. Experience included intubating patients, inserting IVs, debriding wounds, performing CPR and viewing
surgeries. While her master’s degree is in education, she has completed more than the required coursework and
documented experiences that qualify her to teach Biology at the post-secondary undergraduate level.
JUSTIFICATION OF TEACHING CREDENTIALS. Make additional copies of this form as needed
TERM DATE:
SPRING 20__
FALL 20__
Course Prefix/Number ____BIOL_101__ Course Title _Introduction to Biology__
Course Description Introduction to Biology I is the first of a two-sequence course designed for
non-science majors. It covers historical studies illustrating the scientific method, cellular
structure, bioenergetics, cell reproduction, Mendelian and molecular genetics, and a survey of
human organ systems. A 120-minute lab is required.
Course Student Learning
Outcomes/competencies/ Objectives
Data to support faculty qualification through
certifications, courses, and experience
The student will develop an understanding BIOL 6160 Field Biology. Intensive classroom and field
studies of an area outside Alabama.
of the scientific method and its role in
BIOL 7090 Conservation Biology. This course is an
broadening our knowledge base.
overview of ethical, economic and biological aspects
of conservation biology at scales ranging from local to
global.
BIOL 7300 Plant Anatomy and Development. The
study of the structure and ontogeny of plant cells,
tissues, and organs.
BIOL 6320 Plant Gene Expression. Genetic expression
of genetic elements in plants from the recent
literature.
BIOL 6230 Virology. Biology of viruses, including
structure, entry, replication, assembly and release,
pathogenesis, and epidemiology of viral infections.
The student will develop an understanding BIOL 6160 Field Biology. Intensive classroom and field
studies of an area outside Alabama.
of cell structure, function, and
BIOL 7090 Conservation Biology. This course is an
reproduction common to all organisms.
overview of ethical, economic and biological aspects
of conservation biology at scales ranging from local to
global.
BIOL 7300 Plant Anatomy and Development. The
study of the structure and ontogeny of plant cells,
tissues, and organs.
BIOL 6320 Plant Gene Expression. Genetic expression
of genetic elements in plants from the recent
literature.
BIOL 6230 Virology. Biology of viruses, including
structure, entry, replication, assembly and release,
pathogenesis, and epidemiology of viral infections.
The student will develop an understanding BIOL 6160 Field Biology. Intensive classroom and field
studies of an area outside Alabama.
of the basis principles of bioenergetics.
BIOL 7090 Conservation Biology. This course is an
overview of ethical, economic and biological aspects
of conservation biology at scales ranging from local to
global.
BIOL 7300 Plant Anatomy and Development. The
study of the structure and ontogeny of plant cells,
tissues, and organs.
BIOL 6320 Plant Gene Expression. Genetic expression
of genetic elements in plants from the recent
literature.
BIOL 6230 Virology. Biology of viruses, including
structure, entry, replication, assembly and release,
pathogenesis, and epidemiology of viral infections.
The student will develop an understanding
of the basic principles of genetics and be
able to use this knowledge to explain
basic inheritance patterns.
BIOL 6160 Field Biology. Intensive classroom and field
studies of an area outside Alabama.
BIOL 7090 Conservation Biology. This course is an
overview of ethical, economic and biological aspects
of conservation biology at scales ranging from local to
global.
BIOL 7300 Plant Anatomy and Development. The
study of the structure and ontogeny of plant cells,
tissues, and organs.
BIOL 6320 Plant Gene Expression. Genetic expression
of genetic elements in plants from the recent
literature.
BIOL 6230 Virology. Biology of viruses, including
structure, entry, replication, assembly and release,
pathogenesis, and epidemiology of viral infections.
The student will develop a general
understanding of the anatomy and
physiology of the human organ systems
and be cognizant of factors which affect
their health.
BIOL 6160 Field Biology. Intensive classroom and field
studies of an area outside Alabama.
BIOL 7090 Conservation Biology. This course is an
overview of ethical, economic and biological aspects
of conservation biology at scales ranging from local to
global.
BIOL 7300 Plant Anatomy and Development. The
study of the structure and ontogeny of plant cells,
tissues, and organs.
BIOL 6320 Plant Gene Expression. Genetic expression
of genetic elements in plants from the recent
literature.
BIOL 6230 Virology. Biology of viruses, including
structure, entry, replication, assembly and release,
pathogenesis, and epidemiology of viral infections.
**Please attach certification(s) and job description
JUSTIFICATION OF TEACHING CREDENTIALS. Make additional copies of this form as needed
TERM DATE:
SPRING 20__
FALL 20__
Course Prefix/Number _BIOL 103_____ Course Title Principles of Biology________________
Course Description
This is an introductory course for both science and non-science majors. It covers
physical, chemical, and biological principles common to all organisms. These principles
are explained through the study of cell structure and function, cellular reproduction, basic
biochemistry, cell energetics, the process of photosynthesis, and Mendelian and
molecular genetics. Also included are the scientific method, basic principles of
evolution, and an overview of the diversity of life with emphasis on viruses, prokaryotes,
and the protists. A 120-minute laboratory is required.
Course Student Learning
Outcomes/competencies/ Objectives
The student will demonstrate an
understanding of the unifying concepts of
basic biology.
Data to support faculty qualification through
certifications, courses, and experience
BIOL 6160 Field Biology. Intensive classroom and field
studies of an area outside Alabama.
BIOL 7090 Conservation Biology. This course is an
overview of ethical, economic and biological aspects
of conservation biology at scales ranging from local to
global.
BIOL 7300 Plant Anatomy and Development. The
study of the structure and ontogeny of plant cells,
tissues, and organs.
BIOL 6320 Plant Gene Expression. Genetic expression
of genetic elements in plants from the recent
literature.
BIOL 6230 Virology. Biology of viruses, including
structure, entry, replication, assembly and release,
pathogenesis, and epidemiology of viral infections.
The student will develop an understanding BIOL 6160 Field Biology. Intensive classroom and field
studies of an area outside Alabama.
of the fundamental processes of life.
BIOL 7090 Conservation Biology. This course is an
overview of ethical, economic and biological aspects
of conservation biology at scales ranging from local to
global.
BIOL 7300 Plant Anatomy and Development. The
study of the structure and ontogeny of plant cells,
tissues, and organs.
BIOL 6320 Plant Gene Expression. Genetic expression
of genetic elements in plants from the recent
literature.
BIOL 6230 Virology. Biology of viruses, including
structure, entry, replication, assembly and release,
pathogenesis, and epidemiology of viral infections.
The student will develop an understanding BIOL 6160 Field Biology. Intensive classroom and field
studies of an area outside Alabama.
of the scientific method and its role in
BIOL 7090 Conservation Biology. This course is an
broadening our knowledge base.
overview of ethical, economic and biological aspects
of conservation biology at scales ranging from local to
global.
BIOL 7300 Plant Anatomy and Development. The
study of the structure and ontogeny of plant cells,
tissues, and organs.
BIOL 6320 Plant Gene Expression. Genetic expression
of genetic elements in plants from the recent
literature.
BIOL 6230 Virology. Biology of viruses, including
structure, entry, replication, assembly and release,
pathogenesis, and epidemiology of viral infections.
The student will develop an understanding BIOL 6160 Field Biology. Intensive classroom and field
studies of an area outside Alabama.
of the organization of life.
BIOL 7090 Conservation Biology. This course is an
overview of ethical, economic and biological aspects
of conservation biology at scales ranging from local to
global.
BIOL 7300 Plant Anatomy and Development. The
study of the structure and ontogeny of plant cells,
tissues, and organs.
BIOL 6320 Plant Gene Expression. Genetic expression
of genetic elements in plants from the recent
literature.
BIOL 6230 Virology. Biology of viruses, including
structure, entry, replication, assembly and release,
pathogenesis, and epidemiology of viral infections.
The student will develop an understanding BIOL 6160 Field Biology. Intensive classroom and field
studies of an area outside Alabama.
of the diversity and classification of
BIOL 7090 Conservation Biology. This course is an
organisms.
overview of ethical, economic and biological aspects
of conservation biology at scales ranging from local to
global.
BIOL 7300 Plant Anatomy and Development. The
study of the structure and ontogeny of plant cells,
tissues, and organs.
BIOL 6320 Plant Gene Expression. Genetic expression
of genetic elements in plants from the recent
literature.
BIOL 6230 Virology. Biology of viruses, including
structure, entry, replication, assembly and release,
pathogenesis, and epidemiology of viral infections.
The student will develop an understanding BIOL 6160 Field Biology. Intensive classroom and field
studies of an area outside Alabama.
of the basic characteristics of viruses,
BIOL 7090 Conservation Biology. This course is an
prokaryotes, protists, and fungi.
overview of ethical, economic and biological aspects
of conservation biology at scales ranging from local to
global.
BIOL 7300 Plant Anatomy and Development. The
study of the structure and ontogeny of plant cells,
tissues, and organs.
BIOL 6320 Plant Gene Expression. Genetic expression
of genetic elements in plants from the recent
literature.
BIOL 6230 Virology. Biology of viruses, including
structure, entry, replication, assembly and release,
pathogenesis, and epidemiology of viral infections.
The student will develop an understanding BIOL 6160 Field Biology. Intensive classroom and field
studies of an area outside Alabama.
of the production and transfer of energy
BIOL 7090 Conservation Biology. This course is an
on the organismic and molecular levels.
overview of ethical, economic and biological aspects
of conservation biology at scales ranging from local to
global.
BIOL 7300 Plant Anatomy and Development. The
study of the structure and ontogeny of plant cells,
tissues, and organs.
BIOL 6320 Plant Gene Expression. Genetic expression
of genetic elements in plants from the recent
literature.
BIOL 6230 Virology. Biology of viruses, including
structure, entry, replication, assembly and release,
pathogenesis, and epidemiology of viral infections.
The student will develop an understanding
of the basic principles of genetics and be
able to use this knowledge to explain
basic inheritance patterns.
BIOL 6160 Field Biology. Intensive classroom and field
studies of an area outside Alabama.
BIOL 7090 Conservation Biology. This course is an
overview of ethical, economic and biological aspects
of conservation biology at scales ranging from local to
global.
BIOL 7300 Plant Anatomy and Development. The
study of the structure and ontogeny of plant cells,
tissues, and organs.
BIOL 6320 Plant Gene Expression. Genetic expression
of genetic elements in plants from the recent
literature.
BIOL 6230 Virology. Biology of viruses, including
structure, entry, replication, assembly and release,
pathogenesis, and epidemiology of viral infections.
**Please attach certification(s) and job description
JUSTIFICATION OF TEACHING CREDENTIALS. Make additional copies of this form as needed
TERM DATE:
SPRING 20__
FALL 20__
Course Prefix/Number __BIOL 103_________ Course Title __Principles of Biology_______________
Course Description – Page 2
See above
Course Student Learning
Outcomes/competencies/ Objectives
Data to support faculty qualification through
certifications, courses, and experience
The student will develop an understanding BIOL 6160 Field Biology. Intensive classroom and field
studies of an area outside Alabama.
of the basic principles of biochemistry
BIOL 7090 Conservation Biology. This course is an
and their application to organisms.
overview of ethical, economic and biological aspects
of conservation biology at scales ranging from local to
global.
BIOL 7300 Plant Anatomy and Development. The
study of the structure and ontogeny of plant cells,
tissues, and organs.
BIOL 6320 Plant Gene Expression. Genetic expression
of genetic elements in plants from the recent
literature.
BIOL 6230 Virology. Biology of viruses, including
structure, entry, replication, assembly and release,
pathogenesis, and epidemiology of viral infections.
The student will develop an understanding BIOL 6160 Field Biology. Intensive classroom and field
studies of an area outside Alabama.
of cell structure, function, and
BIOL 7090 Conservation Biology. This course is an
reproduction common to all organisms.
overview of ethical, economic and biological aspects
of conservation biology at scales ranging from local to
global.
BIOL 7300 Plant Anatomy and Development. The
study of the structure and ontogeny of plant cells,
tissues, and organs.
BIOL 6320 Plant Gene Expression. Genetic expression
of genetic elements in plants from the recent
literature.
BIOL 6230 Virology. Biology of viruses, including
structure, entry, replication, assembly and release,
pathogenesis, and epidemiology of viral infections.
The student will develop basic laboratory
techniques relative to the study of living
things.
BIOL 6160 Field Biology. Intensive classroom and field
studies of an area outside Alabama.
BIOL 7090 Conservation Biology. This course is an
overview of ethical, economic and biological aspects
of conservation biology at scales ranging from local to
global.
BIOL 7300 Plant Anatomy and Development. The
study of the structure and ontogeny of plant cells,
tissues, and organs.
BIOL 6320 Plant Gene Expression. Genetic expression
of genetic elements in plants from the recent
literature.
BIOL 6230 Virology. Biology of viruses, including
structure, entry, replication, assembly and release,
pathogenesis, and epidemiology of viral infections.
**Please attach certification(s) and job description
JUSTIFICATION OF TEACHING CREDENTIALS. Make additional copies of this form as needed
TERM DATE:
SPRING 20__
FALL 20__
Course Prefix/Number ____BIOL 201_____ Course Title __Anatomy and Physiology I
Course Description
Human Anatomy and Physiology I covers the structure and function of the human body. Included is
an orientation of the human body, the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems also,
the special senses. Dissection, histological studies, and physiology are featured in the laboratory
experience. Laboratory is required.
Course Student Learning
Outcomes/competencies/ Objectives
Construct a diagram of the body and label
it with respect to anatomical direction,
planes and cavities
Data to support faculty qualification through
certifications, courses, and experience
BIOL 6160 Field Biology. Intensive classroom and field
studies of an area outside Alabama.
BIOL 7090 Conservation Biology. This course is an
overview of ethical, economic and biological aspects
of conservation biology at scales ranging from local to
global.
BIOL 7300 Plant Anatomy and Development. The
study of the structure and ontogeny of plant cells,
tissues, and organs.
BIOL 6320 Plant Gene Expression. Genetic expression
of genetic elements in plants from the recent
literature.
BIOL 6230 Virology. Biology of viruses, including
structure, entry, replication, assembly and release,
pathogenesis, and epidemiology of viral infections.
1.Define and relate the cell, tissue, organ
and organ system as structural
units of the body
2.
List the major systems of the
human body and recognize their
organs
3.
List and explain the characteristics
of living organisms
BIOL 6160 Field Biology. Intensive classroom and field
studies of an area outside Alabama.
BIOL 7090 Conservation Biology. This course is an
overview of ethical, economic and biological aspects
of conservation biology at scales ranging from local to
global.
BIOL 7300 Plant Anatomy and Development. The
study of the structure and ontogeny of plant cells,
tissues, and organs.
BIOL 6320 Plant Gene Expression. Genetic expression
of genetic elements in plants from the recent
literature.
BIOL 6230 Virology. Biology of viruses, including
structure, entry, replication, assembly and release,
pathogenesis, and epidemiology of viral infections.
1.Identify the four basic types of tissues
and describe their functions
BIOL 6160 Field Biology. Intensive classroom and field
studies of an area outside Alabama.
BIOL 7090 Conservation Biology. This course is an
overview of ethical, economic and biological aspects
2.
Classify epithelial tissue according
to cell shape, cell arrangement and
function
3. List the types of specialized connective
tissue and distinguish between
their functions
of conservation biology at scales ranging from local to
global.
BIOL 7300 Plant Anatomy and Development. The
study of the structure and ontogeny of plant cells,
tissues, and organs.
BIOL 6320 Plant Gene Expression. Genetic expression
of genetic elements in plants from the recent
literature.
BIOL 6230 Virology. Biology of viruses, including
structure, entry, replication, assembly and release,
pathogenesis, and epidemiology of viral infections.
1. Distinguish between the epidermal and
dermal layers of the skin
2.
List the layers of the epidermis
and the dermis
3.
Describe the appendages of the
skin
4.
Describe the disorders of the skin
BIOL 6160 Field Biology. Intensive classroom and field
studies of an area outside Alabama.
BIOL 7090 Conservation Biology. This course is an
overview of ethical, economic and biological aspects
of conservation biology at scales ranging from local to
global.
BIOL 7300 Plant Anatomy and Development. The
study of the structure and ontogeny of plant cells,
tissues, and organs.
BIOL 6320 Plant Gene Expression. Genetic expression
of genetic elements in plants from the recent
literature.
BIOL 6230 Virology. Biology of viruses, including
structure, entry, replication, assembly and release,
pathogenesis, and epidemiology of viral infections.
1. Describe the functions of bone
2.
Describe the Haversian system of
microscopic bone
3.
List and describe the types of bone
cells
4.
Identify the types of bones
5.
List the substances necessary for
bone growth and development
6.
Explain the roles of parathyroid
hormone and calcitonin in the
regulation of calcium
7.
Identify the bones of the axial and
appendicular skeleton and selected
markings
BIOL 6160 Field Biology. Intensive classroom and field
studies of an area outside Alabama.
BIOL 7090 Conservation Biology. This course is an
overview of ethical, economic and biological aspects
of conservation biology at scales ranging from local to
global.
BIOL 7300 Plant Anatomy and Development. The
study of the structure and ontogeny of plant cells,
tissues, and organs.
BIOL 6320 Plant Gene Expression. Genetic expression
of genetic elements in plants from the recent
literature.
BIOL 6230 Virology. Biology of viruses, including
structure, entry, replication, assembly and release,
pathogenesis, and epidemiology of viral infections.
1. List and recognize the major types of
joints
2.
Compare and contrast the
structural differences between
types of joints
BIOL 6160 Field Biology. Intensive classroom and field
studies of an area outside Alabama.
BIOL 7090 Conservation Biology. This course is an
overview of ethical, economic and biological aspects
of conservation biology at scales ranging from local to
global.
BIOL 7300 Plant Anatomy and Development. The
study of the structure and ontogeny of plant cells,
tissues, and organs.
BIOL 6320 Plant Gene Expression. Genetic expression
of genetic elements in plants from the recent
literature.
BIOL 6230 Virology. Biology of viruses, including
structure, entry, replication, assembly and release,
pathogenesis, and epidemiology of viral infections.
1. Describe the structure of a whole
skeletal muscle, muscle fiber and
myofibril
2.
Describe the sliding filament
theory of muscular contraction
3.
Identify the distinguishing
characteristics of smooth, skeletal
and cardiac muscle fibers
4.
Identify the major muscles of the
body, their functions and
innervations
1.Describe the structure of the neurons
2. Distinguish between types of
neurons
3. Explain how receptors function
and how sensations are identified
4. Identify the functions and parts of
the brain
5. Describe the anatomy and
distribution of spinal and cranial
nerves
6. Outline the anatomical
characteristics and functions of the
sympathetic and parasympathetic
nervous system
7. Describe the reflex action
8. Describe the nerve impulse
9. Describe the receptors for each of
the special senses
10.
Explain how each receptor
functions
BIOL 6160 Field Biology. Intensive classroom and field
studies of an area outside Alabama.
BIOL 7090 Conservation Biology. This course is an
overview of ethical, economic and biological aspects
of conservation biology at scales ranging from local to
global.
BIOL 7300 Plant Anatomy and Development. The
study of the structure and ontogeny of plant cells,
tissues, and organs.
BIOL 6320 Plant Gene Expression. Genetic expression
of genetic elements in plants from the recent
literature.
BIOL 6230 Virology. Biology of viruses, including
structure, entry, replication, assembly and release,
pathogenesis, and epidemiology of viral infections.
BIOL 6160 Field Biology. Intensive classroom and field
studies of an area outside Alabama.
BIOL 7090 Conservation Biology. This course is an
overview of ethical, economic and biological aspects
of conservation biology at scales ranging from local to
global.
BIOL 7300 Plant Anatomy and Development. The
study of the structure and ontogeny of plant cells,
tissues, and organs.
BIOL 6320 Plant Gene Expression. Genetic expression
of genetic elements in plants from the recent
literature.
BIOL 6230 Virology. Biology of viruses, including
structure, entry, replication, assembly and release,
pathogenesis, and epidemiology of viral infections.
**Please attach certification(s) and job description
JUSTIFICATION OF TEACHING CREDENTIALS. Make additional copies of this form as needed
TERM DATE:
SPRING 20__
FALL 20__
Course Prefix/Number ___________ Course Title ________________________
Course Description
Course Student Learning
Outcomes/competencies/ Objectives
Data to support faculty qualification through
certifications, courses, and experience
**Please attach certification(s) and job description
JUSTIFICATION OF TEACHING CREDENTIALS. Make additional copies of this form as needed
TERM DATE:
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Course Description
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certifications, courses, and experience
**Please attach certification(s) and job description
JUSTIFICATION OF TEACHING CREDENTIALS. Make additional copies of this form as needed
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certifications, courses, and experience
**Please attach certification(s) and job description
JUSTIFICATION OF TEACHING CREDENTIALS. Make additional copies of this form as needed
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Course Description
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certifications, courses, and experience
**Please attach certification(s) and job description
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certifications, courses, and experience
**Please attach certification(s) and job description
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Course Description
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certifications, courses, and experience
**Please attach certification(s) and job description