Teaching
Medical Education
Dr. Nikea Pittman serves as biochemistry coil director and teaches in the foundation phase of training for UNC Chapel Hill medical students. Her focus includes enzyme regulation, carbohydrate metabolism, and lipid metabolism. To explore the MD curriculum and its 9 courses, read about UNC’s Translational Education (TEC 2.0) program.
Undergraduate Education
Dr. Pittman leads Intro to Biochemistry I and II (BIOC107 and 108). Both are asynchronous courses, with the lab and lecture offered online. These entry-level classes survey General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry. They are designed for pre-nursing/pre-allied health.
“I empower students to take an active role in their own career growth. I recognize the value that each person brings to the classroom and connect our learning goals with real-world applications in chemistry”
Opportunities in Teaching
Grad students, postdocs & staff can join our teaching team. Mentored teaching experiences build skills in assignment grading, exam writing, lesson planning, and online lecturing. Positions are available in undergrad courses during the fall and spring (either for partial or full semesters).
Goals for mentoring and teaching:
- Increase “training in teaching” in School of Medicine
- Implement active learning in online classrooms
- Facilitate student-instructor interactions
“Our team supports students from all walks of life, including those interested in health careers, those who are non-majors, and everything in between. We have the honor of making biochemistry accessible for all”
