Teaching
At the University of West Georgia, I teach Principles of Biology II (BIOL 2108), Ecology, Conservation Biology, Fire Ecology, and Wildlife Techniques.
I serve as the co-director of the Wildlife Ecology Certificate Program. This certificate provides a curriculum focus for biology undergraduates interested in wildlife biology, ecology, natural resources, zoology, botany, veterinary science, and environmental health. To apply fill out this form.
I am the graduate program coordinator for the UWG Master of Science Biology.
BIOL 4425/5425 Fire Ecology
This is a field-based course in fire ecology concepts and prescribed fire techniques. Prescribed (controlled) fire is used by all land management agencies and is a central ecosystem process in the Southeast. Students interested in ecology, wildlife biology, forestry, and natural resources are strongly encouraged to take this course. Students will learn the concepts of fire ecology and how to plan and execute prescribed fires safely. Students will participate in a local prescribed fire event that will be conducted in Carroll County.
BIOL 4427/5527 Conservation Biology
Conservation biology is an interdisciplinary science that aims to protect Earth’s biodiversity from threats such as invasive species, habitat loss, climate change, and overexploitation. Students in this course will learn about various challenges and approaches to conserving genetic diversity, species, and ecosystems through discussion, readings, and hands-on activities. A major course component will include participation in Snapshot USA, a collaborative research project to sample terrestrial mammals with camera traps.
BIOL 4430/5430 Wildlife Techniques
This hands-on, field-based course introduces techniques used by managers and researchers when working with wildlife including birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. Major course topics cover wildlife classification and taxonomy, map and compass navigation, animal capture and handling, sex and age determination, invasive and noninvasive marking, remote tracking, and habitat sampling.
