Dr. John Pluta Coordinator, Science Learning Center (CS 237) Assistant Professor, Biology and Natural Science Academic/ Career Advising

	Contact Information Science Learning Center Hours Workshops Syllabus Bio 141 Bio 142 related Articles	Office: CS 235 (Annandale Campus) E-mail: jpluta@nvcc.edu Phone: 703.764.7399 SLC Hours Fall 2011- NVCC, Science Learning Center (SLC) Fall 2011 Schedule updated Sept 10, 2011 Hours may change to adapt to student needs as the summer sessions progress. *** Hours, though not often, are subject to change due to possible, unforeseen circumstances. You may call ahead to make sure the center is open before driving down. 703.323.3000 ext. 8586, or at my office- 703-764-7399 Biology/NAS Workshop NVCC- Accelerate Success in Biology this semester! “Chemistry of Life, and Organic Molecules”- Atoms, Electrons, Bonds and Synthesis/ Hydrolysis reactions Tues Sept 13^th^-11am-12 noon and 5-6 pm Presented by Prof. Priya Vishwanath and John Pluta in the SLC Science Study Skills Workshop NVCC “Getting the Grade-Developing Success in your Science Class” Wed Sept 14^th 3-3:40 Thurs Sept 15^th 2-2:40 Presented by Prof./Counselor Marius Jones How to Study- Rapaport Buffalo State Univ. Syllabus 141.docx Syllabus 142.docx It's a Wonderful Life: A Career as an Academic Scientist -- Vol 21 (1): 11 -- Molecular Biology of the Cell CNN Money: BEST JOBS IN AMERICA Money/PayScale.com's list of great careers Physician Assistant is #2! Nurse Practitioner #4 Nurse Anesthetist #15 (wow top pay of $214,000) Baby's Bacteria Related to Birth Method A small study finds that C-section babies pick up different microbial starter communities than do babies delivered vaginally. The Mother-Baby Bond After spending nine months intricately joined together, mother and infant share more than just common features. Now, in a special partnership with theVisualMD.com, we present a look at this remarkable bond, complete with scientifically accurate and stunning images. Blind sight: Seeing without knowing it Is it possible to see something without knowing you can see it? Rare Mutation That Causes Mirror Movements Reflects Nervous System's Complexity The genetic cause of mirror movements reveals how the nervous system is wired during development Addicted to Fat: Overeating May Alter the Brain as Much as Hard Drugs Sci. American website Mar 28, 2010 “Rats given access to high-fat foods showed some of the same characteristics as animals hooked on cocaine or heroin--and found it hard to quit even when given electric shocks”
Course and other On-line Resources MIT- free online courses Books Physiology E-Textbook Biology Physics Multiple		MIT Free online courses- all subjects Great science lectures and from other disciplines Learning to Learn, Strengthening Study Skills and Brain Power Study Skills for Dummies ***Physiology Online Textbook, Great Resource *** Biology Topic Animations Brain and Central Nervous System Images/Animations Univ. No. Carolina, Intro Physics course video lectures ** On-line free video/audio lecture Merlot On-line Science Learning Resources Yale free online course, in multiple disciplines Science Learning Center, NVCC Annandale
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Notes of Interest		Pictures of 2000 year old tree in Oaxaca, Mexico http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Mar%C3%ADa_del_Tule,_Oaxaca
Professional Biography		Coordinator, Science Learning Center, November 2009 Asst. Professor, Biology and Natural Sciences, Nova CC Certificate, Clinical Medical Training, NY Medical College, 2005 M.D. General, Autonomous University of Guadalajara, Mexico, 2004 B.S. in Business Administration, Marketing, California State Univ., San Bernardino
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