I enjoy teaching topics in biology, ecology and conservation and global change biology.
I enjoy teaching topics in biology, ecology and conservation and global change biology.
This course involves an integrated study of human body organization and function. Topics include anatomical terminology, cells and tissues, the integumentary system, the skeletal system, articulations, the muscular system, the nervous system, and special senses. This is the first part of a two course sequence that studies the fundamental concepts of anatomy and physiology and provides a foundation for advanced study of the human body. This course is designed to meet the prerequisites for health professional programs, e.g. nursing, physical therapy.
An introduction to biology for non-science majors including the study of plants, animals, ecology, and evolution. The foundations of biology, including biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, anatomy and physiology, and the impact of humans on the environment will be covered in this course.
Biology 115 is an introductory course with a lab designed for non-science majors and those who need a biology foundation before entering the science major’s curriculum. This course emphasizes scientific inquiry in investigation of biological principles presented in an evolutionary context and an ecological framework. Principles covered include molecular and cellular biology, biochemical processes, genetics, classification, comparative study of the diversity of life, ecosystems, mechanisms of evolution, and current issues as they develop in the subject area.
This course will explore how global environmental change is affecting the ecology, physiology, behavior, and evolution of organisms. Examination of climate change and global change drivers, such as rising CO2, nitrogen deposition, temperature, and large-scale habitat alteration, will be coupled with in-depth case studies to illustrate how organismal responses scale up to influence species interactions, ecological communities, and ecosystem processes.
Conservation Biology is the scientific study of the phenomena that affect the maintenance, loss, and restoration of biological diversity. Topics covered include: 1) the impacts of global warming, species invasions, and habitat destruction on biodiversity, 2) strategies developed to combat these threats, and 3) a consideration of key economic and ethical tradeoffs. Special attention will be paid to current debate and controversy within this rapidly emerging field of study.
Objectives: To introduce students to the field of conservation biology.
Objectives: Provide students with a general grasp for the field of biology. Labs in general will focus on both reinforcing materials taught in lecture and practicing the scientific method. Labs will encompass traditional lab work, in class assignments, and outdoor experiments.