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Wendy M. Rappazzo

Wendy Rappazzo

Professor Biology

About

Professor Wendy Rappazzo has been a student focused faculty member at HCC for over 25 years and enjoys teaching her students to understand the “why” and not just focus on the “what”. Wendy uses a variety of teaching methods to accomplish this and also strives to teach her students essential academic and life skills.

Education

  • B.S. Physical Education; Exercise Science, SUNY Cortland
  • M.S. Exercise Physiology, University of Delaware
  • M.S. Cell and Molecular Biology, Towson University

Research Interests

Educational research on best practices in teaching, developing metacognitive skills and incorporating current technological tools with students.

SCHOLARLY/CREATIVE WORK

  • Rappazzo, W.  (2019).  Biochemistry and Cell Biology: The Science of Life (4th edition). Kendall Hunt Publishing Company.
  • Rappazzo, W. M. & Madden, J. A.  (2019).  Biochemistry & Cell Biology:  The Science of Life Laboratory Manual (4th edition). Kendall Hunt Publishing Company. 
  • Rappazzo, W. & Batts, J. 2019.  Anatomy & Physiology I Lab Manual: A Case Centered Approach (2nd edition). Kendall Hunt.
  • Rappazzo, W. & Batts, J. 2019.  Anatomy & Physiology II Lab Manual: A Case Centered Approach (2nd edition). Kendall Hunt. 

Courses Taught

  • BIO 100 Fundamentals of Biology
  • BIO 119 Biology for Allied Health
  • BIO 203 Anatomy Physiology I
  • BIO 204 Anatomy Physiology I

Programs

  • Pre-Allied Health
  • Biology
  • Nursing
  • Exercise Science