Susan Burgoon

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Title
Adjunct Faculty - Biological Sciences
Department
Biological Sciences

Education

  • PhD Texas Tech University
    PhD
  • B.S. West Texas State University
    BS
  • M.S. West Texas A&M University
    MS

Previous Positions

PositionStartEnd
Frank Phillips College Adjunct Part-time Faculty1994-01-181998-05-16
Amarillo College Part-time Faculty 1999-01-202002-08-15
Professor of Biology--Amarillo College2002-08-012024-06-01

Courses Taught at Amarillo College

Course IDCourse NameTerm
BIOL-1408-008Biology/Non-Science Majors I2025SP
BIOL-1409-007Biology/Non-Science Majors II2025SP
BIOL-1322-001Nutrition & Diet Therapy2025FA
BIOL-1408-009Biology/Non-Science Majors I2025FA
BIOL-2420-001Microbiology/Non-Science Major2024SP
BIOL-2420-001Microbiology/Non-Science Major2024SP
BIOL-2420-003Microbiology/Non-Science Major2024SP
BIOL-2420-003Microbiology/Non-Science Major2024SP
BIOL-1409-007Biology/Non-Science Majors II2024SP
BIOL-1408-009Biology/Non-Science Majors I2024FA
BIOL-2402-MCC1Anatomy & Physiology II2024FA
BIOL-2401-004Anatomy & Physiology I2023SP
BIOL-2401-004Anatomy & Physiology I2023SP
BIOL-2401-006Anatomy & Physiology I2023SP
BIOL-2401-006Anatomy & Physiology I2023SP
BIOL-2420-008Microbiology/Non-Science Major2023SP
BIOL-2420-008Microbiology/Non-Science Major2023SP
BIOL-2420-003Microbiology/Non-Science Major2023FA
BIOL-2420-003Microbiology/Non-Science Major2023FA
BIOL-2420-002Microbiology/Non-Science Major2023FA
BIOL-2420-002Microbiology/Non-Science Major2023FA
BIOL-1409-005Biology/Non-Science Majors II2023FA
BIOL-2402-005Anatomy & Physiology II2022SP
BIOL-2402-005Anatomy & Physiology II2022SP
BIOL-2402-009Anatomy & Physiology II2022SP
BIOL-2402-009Anatomy & Physiology II2022SP
BIOL-2420-009Microbiology/Non-Science Major2022SP
BIOL-2420-009Microbiology/Non-Science Major2022SP
BIOL-2420-010Microbiology/Non-Science Major2022SP
BIOL-2420-010Microbiology/Non-Science Major2022SP
BIOL-2402-015Anatomy & Physiology II2022FA
BIOL-2402-015Anatomy & Physiology II2022FA
BIOL-2402-004Anatomy & Physiology II2022FA
BIOL-2402-004Anatomy & Physiology II2022FA
BIOL-2420-008Microbiology/Non-Science Major2022FA
BIOL-2420-008Microbiology/Non-Science Major2022FA
BIOL-2420-009Microbiology/Non-Science Major2022FA
BIOL-2420-009Microbiology/Non-Science Major2022FA
BIOL-2402-021Anatomy & Physiology II2021SP
BIOL-2402-021Anatomy & Physiology II2021SP
HECO-1322-003Nutrition & Diet Therapy2021SP
BIOL-2402-017Anatomy & Physiology II2021SP
BIOL-2402-017Anatomy & Physiology II2021SP
BIOL-2402-009Anatomy & Physiology II2021SP
BIOL-2402-009Anatomy & Physiology II2021SP
BIOL-2402-010Anatomy & Physiology II2021SP
BIOL-2402-010Anatomy & Physiology II2021SP
BIOL-2402-006Anatomy & Physiology II2021FA
BIOL-2402-006Anatomy & Physiology II2021FA
BIOL-2402-010Anatomy & Physiology II2021FA
BIOL-2402-010Anatomy & Physiology II2021FA
BIOL-2420-009Microbiology/Non-Science Major2021FA
BIOL-2420-009Microbiology/Non-Science Major2021FA
BIOL-2402-006Anatomy & Physiology II2020SU
BIOL-2401-010Anatomy & Physiology I2020SP
BIOL-2401-010Anatomy & Physiology I2020SP
BIOL-2402-010Anatomy & Physiology II2020SP
BIOL-2402-010Anatomy & Physiology II2020SP
BIOL-2402-014Anatomy & Physiology II2020SP
BIOL-2402-014Anatomy & Physiology II2020SP
BIOL-2401-019Anatomy & Physiology I2020SP
BIOL-2401-019Anatomy & Physiology I2020SP
BIOL-2402-011Anatomy & Physiology II2020FA
BIOL-2402-011Anatomy & Physiology II2020FA
BIOL-2402-010Anatomy & Physiology II2020FA
BIOL-2402-010Anatomy & Physiology II2020FA
BIOL-2401-008Anatomy & Physiology I2020FA
BIOL-2401-008Anatomy & Physiology I2020FA
BIOL-1408-009Biology/Non-Science Majors I2020FA

Other Credentials

Credential
CPR Level 1, 2010-2012
Environmental Site Assessor TAMU-TEEX 1995
USDA Licensed Applicator 2021
24 Course Hours to Support Anatomy & Physiology
Biol 5565: Reproductive Biology (3)
Bio 5331: Parasitology (4)
Bio 5581: Advanced Problems in Biology - Parasitology (3)
Bio 5531: Speciation (3)
Bio 5421: Problems in Biology - Entomology (4)
ESC 5510: Human Ecology (5)
Bio 505: Problems in Biological Instruction (HAPS - Human A&P) (2)
36 Course Hours to Support Majors Biology, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Integrated Biology, & Life Science
In addition to courses listed above, Bio 5312: Environmental Microbiology (3)
Bio 5582: Advanced Problems in Biology - Environmental Site Assessment Phase I (3)
CPR Recertification Level 1 (2020-2022)

Publications, Presentations, Public Works and Awards

Presentation:  "Divine Disciplines; Master Designs from the Master Planner" Amarillo College & Community, October 2018.  

"Prairie Dogs as an Ecosystem Regulator" Texas Master Naturalists (2020)

Presentation:  "Prairie Dogs as An Ecosystem Regulator"  Texas Master Naturalists, (2020)

Presentation:  "Earth, Wind, Fire, Water and Panhandle Aquifers"  Texas Master Naturalists, (2020)

Presentations:  WISE (Women in Science Endeavors) Conference:  "Ooey Gooey Worms", "Crazy About Crayfish", "Paper Chromatography", "Antibiotic Resistance & Horizontal Gene Transfer", "WISE Eyes" (2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)
 
Presentation:  COINS Professional Development, "Pros & Cons of Clickers in the Classroom", Amarillo, TX  (2008)

Presentation:  Androgogy:  "Addressing the Adult Learner and Learning Styles", Amarillo, Tx  (2006, 2007)
Presentation:  Panhandle Area Math & Science Conference, WTAMU, Cut Paper Designs, (2005)

Presentation:  Part-Time Faculty GIFTS Sessions:  "Addressing the Adult Learner", (2006, 2007).
Presentation: "Strategies for Student Success Using Online Tools" Texas Community College Teachers Association Conference, Austin, TX, February 2009.

Publication: Fike, D.S., Raehl, C.L., McCall, K.L., Burgoon, S.C., Schwarzlose, S.J., Lockman, P.R. "Improving Community College Student Learning Outcomes in Biology". Electronic Journal of Science Education. Vol. 15. No. 1 (2011).