Courses Taught 2011-2012:
Biochemistry I CHEM 400 (Fall 2010 - Mon, Wed, Fri 12.30pm to 1.20pm SL 102)
Overview of course: A survey of the chemistry and metabolism of living systems. Topics include structure, function and chemistry of biomolecules, and introduction to metabolism and metabolic pathways.
Prerequisite: BIOL 350.
Biochemistry II Lab CHEM 415 (Spring 2011 Thursdays Noon to 2.50pm SL 216)
Biotechniques I BCBT 475 (Fall 2011) (Fall 2011 - Mon, Wed and Fri 2.30pm to 5.30pm).
Syllabus - Fall 2011
My Research plan for Biotechnology I and II.
Biotechniques BCBT 477 (Spring 2011) (Spring 2011 - Wed, and Fri 2.30pm to 5.30pm SL216).
Syllabus - Spring 2011
Overview of course Introduction to proteomics and recombinant protein expression. Students will study advanced techniques involved in proteomics. Students will also study and work with expression of recombinant fusion proteins in bacteria or mammalian cultured cells. Includes advanced chromatography and use of automated chromatography systems including FPLC and HPLC. This is a combination lecture & laboratory course. The course will be an introduction advanced techniques involved in proteomics and chromatography systems. In the lecture portion, students will learn basic and advanced theory of proteomics, advanced chromatography, and Mass Spectrometry. In the laboratory portion, students will learn techniques involved in expression of recombinant protein, purification, and automated chromatography systems including FPLC and HPLC.
Biology Today BIOL 109 (Spring 2012 - Mon, Wed, Fri 12.30pm to 1.20pm SL 104) and BIOL 109L [& online activities] (Thurs 12.00pm to 1.50pm or 3.00pm to 4.50pm SL 114).
Syllabus - Spring 2012 NEW. Updated and includes Easter!!!
Overview of course: This course fulfills the 4-I (with Lab) Dragon Core requirement and offers an issues-oriented approach to the learning of biology. This course is designed to encourage critical evaluation of biological information providing students with a biological literacy that will enable them to make appropriate decisions affecting their own lives and the well-being of society. 12 hours of laboratory experience which will provide an understanding of the scientific method, the relationship between hypotheses and theories, data collection, analysis, and communication of results For non-science majors; Majors or minors in Biology should take BIOL 111. 4Crs.
General Botany BIOL 305 (Spring 2011 - Mon, Wed, Fri 12.30pm to 1.20pm SL 102)
Overview of course: This course is designed for the biology major and is a comprehensive introduction to the plant kingdom including the following topics: life-history, reproduction, structure, and physiology. A laboratory is included and involves self-paced microscopic and macroscopic analysis of living and preserved specimens.
Cell Biology Lab BIOL 111L (Spring 2009 - Tues Noon to 2.50pm SL109)
Syllabus -Spring 2009
Overview of course: This course covers the fundamental concepts of the structure, function and reproduction of cells. Lab included. Requires students to be admitted as of one of the following: Graduate Unclassified, Graduate Regular, Undergraduate Unclassified, Post Secondary Enrollment Option, Specialist, Post Masters Regular, Non-PSEO High School Enrollment, Undergraduate Regular, Undergraduate with Previous Degree, Undergraduate Transfer, Post Masters Unclassified, Undergraduate Unclassified w Degree.
Human Biology 104 (Spring 2007 -Mon, Wed, Fri 11.00am to 11.50am).
Syllabus - Spring 2007
Overview of course: This course covers the biological basis of human structures and functions with reference to genetics, development, nutrition, and disease. It is designed for non-science majors. Courses in the natural sciences prepare students to make connections between concrete observations and scientific interpretations and to use appropriate methods of inquiry and analysis to solve complex problems. Through this process, students can become more aware of the experience of the world around them and more appreciative of the important part science and scientific reasoning play in everyday life.
Plant Physiology 347 (Spring 2006 - Mon and Wed 4.00 - 4.50pm) and 347L (Spring 2006 - Thurs 2.00 - 5.00pm).
Overview of course: This course covers structure and function of higher plants with emphasis on molecular and cellular physiology as related to whole plant functions. Topics include growth and development, photosynthesis, and environmental aspects of plant physiology. With Lab.
Prerequisite: BIOL 305, CHEM 210.