Animal Nutrition (and separate lab). Undergraduate. BIOL 304 & 305 (3 credits & 2 credits). Old Dominion University. The course incorporates the fields of animal physiology, biochemistry, ecology and behavior to provide a comprehensive framework for energy acquisition, processing, and use in animals. The course content integrates cellular and molecular mechanisms of digestion and absorption with tissue-specific and whole-animal metabolism to the environmental influences on food resource availability and the diverse adaptations of animals to specific dietary and energetic constraints. The course focuses primarily on vertebrate animals.
Last taught 2025 Spring. Upcoming 2026 Spring.
Animal Ecophysiology. Graduate. BIOL 704/804 (3 credits). Old Dominion University. This course has two components. First, the instructor guides in-class lectures, discussions, and activities designed to give students an in-depth introduction to key physiological mechanisms and theories that influence wildlife ecology. This component culminates in a review session and exam, both held during the regular class meeting time. Second, each student identifies an important ecophysiological topic within their area of interest. In consultation and with the guidance of the instructor, each student completes a literature review on this topic and develops a research proposal. This component culminates in 1) the student leading a class session dedicated to their topic and 2) a 3–5 page proposal suitable for submission to a research funding organization.
Last taught 2024 Fall. Likely upcoming 2026 or 2027 Fall.
Marine Vertebrate Ecology, Management & Conservation. Undergraduate/Graduate. BIOL 471W/571 (3 Credit Hours). Old Dominion University. Course will explore the biology, diversity and major life history patterns of a suite of marine megafauna, including sea turtles, marine mammals, seabirds and sharks. Students will determine the major drivers behind large-scale declines of many marine megafauna species and be challenged to understand and attempt to solve conservation and management issues. This is a writing intensive course, with a focus on the content and mechanics of scientific writing.
Upcoming 2025 Fall.
Other Courses
Human Anatomy and Physiology II. Old Dominion University. Undergraduate.
Scientific Writing. Old Dominion University. Undergraduate.
General Biology. University of Wyoming. Undergraduate.