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B3 2026 Tentative Schedule

Monday, August 10

8:15-8:30 amWelcomeShelby 1004
8:30-9:15amMcmillian setup and Pre-AssessmentShelby 1004
9:30-10:30 amStudent Discussion 1: Conquering College Classes; Dr. Kim LackeyShelby 1004
10:40-12:00 amLecture 1:Chemistry; Dr. Tyler HodgesShelby 1004
12:00-1:00 pmLunch with MentorsLakeside Dining 
1:00-2:00 pmSmall group meetingsShelby 1004
2:10- 3:00 pmGrowth Mindset and Time Management; Instructor TBAShelby 1004
3:10-4:30 pmLecture 2: Macromolecules; Dr. Tyler HodgesShelby 1004
4:45-6:00 pmDinner with MentorsLakeside Dining 
6:15 PMSmall group meetingsTBA
8:00 PMStudy groups 

Tuesday, August 11

7:00-7:45 amBreakfastLakeside Dining 
8:00-9:15 amLecture 3: Central Dogma of Biology; Dr. Tyler HodgesShelby 1004
9:25-10:45 amSmall group meetings – BioInteractive Rock Pocket mouse 
11:00-12:00 pmLunch with MentorsLakeside Dining 
12:00-12:45 pmLearning Styles, Blooms Taxonomy, and Metacognition; Instructor TBAShelby 1004
1:00-2:00 pmLecture 4: Mitosis; Dr. Terry McGinnShelby 1004
2:15-5:30 pmBSC 115 Laboratory/ ExcelSEC 2429
Registration Process and Degree WorksSEC 2435
6:00 PMDinner with MentorsLakeside Dining 
8:00 PMStudy groups 

Wednesday, August 12

7:00-7:45 amBreakfastLakeside Dining 
8:00-9:00 amLecture 5: Meiosis; Dr. Terry McGinnShelby 1004
9:00-9:30 amUndergraduate Research, Careers in Biology; InternshipsShelby 1004
9:30-11:00 amResearch Laboratory Tours MHB or SEC 
11:15-12:15 amLunch with MentorsLakeside Dining Hall 
12:30-1:15 pmStudy Skills and the Study Cycle; Instructor TBAShelby 1004
1:20-2:45 pmResearch Laboratory Tours MHB or SEC 
3:00-3:45 pmCampus Resources: Counseling Center, Office of Health Professions Advising , and Writing CenterShelby 1004
4:00-5:15 pmLecture 6: Genetics; Dr. Terry McGinnShelby 1004
5:30-7:00 pmPizza, games, biology triviaShelby 1004
8:00 PMStudy groups 

Thursday, August 13

7:00-7:45 amBreakfastLakeside Dining Hall 
8:00-8:45 amReading Strategies and Self Assessment; Instructor TBAShelby 1004
9:00-10:45 amSmall group meetingsShelby 1004
11:00-12:00 amLecture 7: Energy & Metabolism; Dr. Kim LackeyShelby 1004
12:00-1:00 pmLunch with MentorsLakeside Dining Hall 
1:00-2:30 pmAssessment Techniques, Test Taking Personal Statement; Instructor TBAShelby 1004
2:45- 4:00 pmLecture 8: Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis; Dr. Kim LackeyShelby 1004
4:15-5:00 pmSmall group meetingsShelby 1004
6:00 PMDinnerShelby 1004
8:00 PMStudy groups 

Friday, August 14

7:00-7:45 amBreakfastLakeside
8:00-9:00 amPractice Exam and EvaluationsLY 16
9:00-9:45: amSmall group meetingsMSB 1001
10:00-10:30 amLife outside the classroom and Exam Results Dr. Kim LackeyMSB 1001
10:45- 12:00Campus Tours 
12:00 PMProgram Conclusion and LunchSmith Hall Museum