Teaching
It has been my joy and privilege to teach so many students over the years, and I am delighted to know they like my classes: after over a thousand student evaluations at Dominican University of California, my average teaching effectiveness is 4.6, on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest.
Information for current students
If you are a Dominican student and would like to know which course (s) I am teaching at a given semester please go to: https://selfservice.dominican.edu/selfservice/Home.aspx . If you are currently enrolled in one of my classes and would like detailed information about the course; including syllabus, announcements, etc, please go to https://moodle.dominican.edu/ . Links to more information, as well as the list of courses I teach and their description can be found below.
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Classes
The list of courses I teach and their description can be found below.
Biological Research Methodology I to IV
Research based laboratory courses designed to introduce students to the methods of biological research including sampling plan, data collection, data analysis and discussion in terms of the practical process of scientific experimentation in the fields of organismal biology, molecular cell physiology, biochemistry, biotechnology, ecology or environmental sciences.
Ecology and Evolution
Topics to be studied will include: population growth and regulation, competition, predator-prey interactions succession, energy and nutrition flow in ecosystems, food webs, conservation, environmental impacts, adaptation, speciation and micro-macro evolution.
Environmental Sciences
Investigation of ecological principles involved in human relationship to and interaction with the environment. Emphasis is given to political and economic aspects involved in the solution of environmental problems.
Global Wildlife Ecology
This course will take you virtually to different parts of the world to learn about global biodiversity, conservation and anthropogenic impacts. Case studies will be used to illustrate the diversity of life on the planet, its importance, what are the unique and common challenges to conserve wildlife, and how local action contributes to global change.
International Field Biology
In this field-based class students learn about global biodiversity and sustainability studying natural environments overseas. Research projects may be conducted and the results will be analyzed and discussed in a written report.
Invertebrate Biology
Evolutionary relationships of invertebrate animals; including anatomy, physiology, classification, development, and ecology.
Marine Biology
This course includes the study of the physical and biological aspects of the marine environment with an emphasis on how plants and animals have adapted to their surroundings.