Teaching

  • Bio 124: Principles in Biology III: Evolution and Ecology
    • Covers fundamentals of ecology & evolution
    • Taught in flipped class using group activities & discussions
    • Taught using case studies centered on the primary literature; case studies focus on human impact on ecology & evolution
    • Taught most recently in Fall 2022, syllabus here
  • Bio 125: Principles in Biology III: Evolution and Ecology Lab
    • Covers fundamentals of ecology & evolution in a lab setting
    • Taught using inquiry-based, student-directed labs
    • Redesigned with the generous support of the CA Learning Lab
    • Taught most recently in Spring 2021, syllabus here
  • Bio 340: Genetics
    • Covers molecular genetics, inheritance, and evolutionary genetics
    • Taught in flipped class using group activities & discussions
    • Taught most recently in Spring 2023, syllabus here
  • Bio 440: Molecular Genetics
    • Covers advanced molecular genetics, particularly genomics
    • Taught in a flipped class style with a focus on bioinformatics activities
    • Taught most recently in Spring 2021, syllabus here
  • Bio 450: Evolution
    • Elective course focused on advanced topics in evolution
    • Taught as a discussion-based course based on the primary literature
    • Course uses “ungrading”, where students and professor collaboratively decide grades
    • Taught most recently in Fall 2023, syllabus here
  • Bio 490: Senior Project
    • Writing-focused class taught using self- and peer-feedback
    • Also addresses information literacy, career planning, and scientific ethics through activities and discussion
    • Taught most recently in Spring 2024, syllabus here
  • Bio 502: Biostatistics
    • Graduate-level, workshop-style course taught using R
    • Taught most recently in Fall 2021, syllabus here