THE BYRD SANCTUARY

Dr. Lanier Byrd Center for TutoringIn

Natural Sciences

The College MISSION:

St. Philip’s College provides an educational experience that stimulates leadership, personal growth, and a lifelong appreciation for learning.

The Byrd Sanctuary MISSION:

The Lanier Byrd Center provides support for academic and personal growth in the Natural Sciences, developing an appreciation for learning and lifelong success.

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The College VISION:

St. Philip’s College will set the standard for achieving excellence in student success to build a vibrant, cohesive,

and sustainable community.

The Byrd Sanctuary VISION:

The Lanier Byrd Center for tutoring in the Natural Sciences will be an essential factor in encouraging

excellence in the SPC community

Instructional Skills Specialists Coordinator of the Lab:

Stacie Harris – A&P and Microbiology

David Bernal - A&P, Microbiology, Environmental Science and Chemistry

Lourdes Alba – All Chemistry Courses

Johnson Varkey – A&P and Microbiology

Sharanay Brady – A&P and Biology

Rudy Alba - A&P, Microbiology,

Genetics and Chemistry

Professor hours

The Byrd Sanctuary provides learning

support for

Biology Courses

Biology 1406, 1407, 1408,

1409

Anatomy and Physiology 2401, 2402

Microbiology 2420, 2421

Chemistry Courses

Introductory Chemistry 1405, 1407

General Chemistry 1411, 1412

Organic Chemistry 2223, 2323, 2224, 2324

*Nutrition, Genetics and Environmental Biology support also available

Hours of operation

Byrd SanctuaryTutoring Lab for Natural Sciences

  

Davis Science Rm 202 

Summer 2013 Hours  

Monday - Thursday7am-7pm

  

Not all subject Tutors available at all times, check at sign-in desk for specific times.

 Hours subject to change.

The Lab Offers Study areas

white boards and glass boards

Computer stations equipped with learning software

Printing station

Room use only:

-Anatomy Physiology 2401 and 2402 study DVD rentals (head

phones available)

-Models for Anatomy Physiology, Microbiology and Biology

-Books available to view/study for all Natural Sciences courses

-Study guides available

-Solutions manuals to allow for practicing coursework

-Magazine ‘zone’ - with current scientific journal articles

-Calculators

Mini-sessions offered for Chemistry

Qualified Instructional Skills Specialists

Visits to the lab benefit YOU!

Fall 2012 student visits– 6557Spring 2013 student visits– 8103Research has shown that increased

visits = higher grades and success!We encourage you to visit!!!The only rule is to sign in and sign out