Sac State Fall 2023 Student Hours:
Times: Tues 10a-12p and Wed 11a-12p
Courses Taught as Instructor of Record:
California State University, Sacramento
Fall 2019
BIO100: Introduction to Scientific Analysis
BIO 100 uses curriculum centered on evidence-based, active pedagogies to teach students four core competencies required for the practice of science: 1) evaluative reading, 2) writing, 3) communication, and 4) analysis/quantitative reasoning. This course teaches students foundational scientific skills to prepare them for upper division courses and careers in science.
Fall 2017, 2018, and 2019
BIO178: Molecular Ecology
A survey of the use of molecular tools to understand ecological questions. Lecture focuses on the background and history of the use of molecular tools in ecological settings, including application of molecular tools to conservation of natural resources. Laboratory includes techniques for both wet lab and analysis of molecular data, including interpretation of results. Students complete a capstone-style project that culminates in the production of a research proposal.
Fall 2017, Spring 2018, and Spring 2019
BIO2: Cells, Molecules, and Genes
Introduction to molecular and cellular biology and genetics. Topics include biomolecules, cell structure and function, cellular energetics, molecular flow of information, cell division, and genetic inheritance. Development of scientific skills and a scientific mindset are emphasized throughout the course.
Loyola Marymount University
Spring 2016
Marine Molecular Ecology
This course surveys the application of molecular methods to address diverse questions concerning the ecology and evolutionary biology of marine organisms. Focus is on genetic and genomic approaches that are providing new insights into how marine organisms adapt to their physical and biotic environments. Course topics include: natural selection, population genetics, genetic markers, transcriptomics, local adaptation, population structure and phylogeography, speciation, and mating systems.