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Robert Duerst
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Bob Duerst, M.S., M.Ed

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Senior Lecturer

Contact Information

Office
Phillips Science Hall 343
101 Roosevelt Avenue
Eau Claire, WI 54701
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Hours
Spring/Fall Office Hours: M 9-10 AM, W 9-10 AM, F 7-8 AM and by appointment
Summer/Winter Office Hours: By appointment
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Biography

Biography

A proven record of success in all positions held. An award winning educator that has taught science courses for middle school, high school, community college, and university students. Implemented a wide variety of Content Management Systems and Learning Managements Systems. Executed research projects in fields of ecology, genetics, and technology in education.

At UWEC, I primarily teach the two semester sequence of Human Anatomy and Physiology (BIOL 214/314). Active in the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS), and serve as the advisor for Biology Education Majors. 

 

Education

Education

  • M.S. Biology, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina
  • M.S. Physics Education, UW-River Falls, River Falls, Wisconsin
  • High School Teaching Licenses (Biology, Chemistry, Broadfield Science, Physics), Viterbo University, La Crosse, WI
  • B.S. Biochemistry, University of MN – Duluth, Duluth, MN
  • B.S. Biology, University of MN – Duluth, Duluth, MN
Teaching and Research Interests

Teaching and Research Interests

  • Human Anatomy and Physiology
  • Comparative Anatomy
  • Chemistry
  • Dendrology
  • Anatomy and Physiology Instruction Best Practices
  • Chemistry Pedagogy
  • Science Olympiad
  • GMO Crops
  • Native Prairie Restoration
Published Research

Published Research

  • Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory Manual: Tissues to Organs (1st edition), Duerst, Great River Learning (ISBN 13: 9781684782963)
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory Manual: Tissues to Organs (1st edition), Duerst, Great River Learning (ISBN 13: 9781684781904)
Honors And Recognition

Honors And Recognition

  • Lohse-Fischman Fellowship, UWEC
  • Vic and Eileen Cvancara Outstanding Teacher Award, UWEC
  • Swenson Scholar, University of MN – Duluth
  • Truax Johnson Scholar