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