Courses I teach
Genetics
DNA double helix
Biol341: Genetics is a core course in the biology curriculum, meaning it's required for all biology majors and a few other majors. We address patterns of inheritance, molecular genetics, population genetics, and some medical genetics in this semester overview of genetics. The field of genetics is large, varied, and quickly growing with the aid of new sequencing technologies.
Are you a student in Genetics? Check our course D2L site for detailed information about course assignments, supplemental materiels, etc. A few resources can be found on the Genetics page.
DNA as Destiny: Genetics and Society
Biol/WS406: DNA as Desinty is a general education course that explores the ethical implications of emerging genetic technologies. While the advancements hold much promise in areas of health, food supplies, human history, and understanding nature, we have a responsibility to assess the ethical considerations of new applications of new technologies.
Molecular Ecology
Molecular Ecology is an upper-level elective focused on the use of molecular biology and genetics to answer questions in ecology and evolutionary biology. Topics include characteristics of molecular markers & marker choice, species identification, individual identification, movement of individuals, population genetics, adaptive variation, phylogenetics, behavioral genetics, and others.
The class is a blended lab/lecture/discussion course. We approach topics through projects that are each authentic research projects. While working on particular projects, we will examine the primary literature and secondary literature broadly enough to gain a good understanding of how molecular tools are used in understanding natural populations.
Other courses
I have taught several courses throughout the biology curriculum including Cell Biology Lab, MOlecular Biology Lab, Bioinformatics & Genomics, Research Design, Advanced Research, and Vertebrate Zoology.