Moen added that they are looking at minor changes for the fall semester, along with the continuation of technological improvements. In contrast, the Biology Department has eagerly welcomed many changes. Instructor Richard Barkosky feels that one of the most significant recent developments in the Division of Science is the addition of lab fees for all science courses. Lab fees pay for improvements to the labs, along with the effort to expand and further modernize technology. The lab fees have been in existence for two or three years.
Computers are now available for introductory labs.
This development assists in improving instruction and learning. Barkosky added that the anatomy and physiology labs are getting away from dissecting cats and are using human replicas and interactive software instead. Barkosky, who has been at Minot State for six years, has seniority in the Biology Department. He has seen many of his colleagues retire over the last few years. The latest additions to the biology faculty are Heidi Super, a biologist, and Doug Warrick, an anatomist.