Classes taught at Kennesaw State University (present)

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SCI 1101 - Science, Society & the Environment 1

This course is the first in a two part sequence that fulfills the general education science requirement at Kennesaw. Using the context of environmental issues it introduces students to the basic nature of matter, energy, and living systems and to the nature of science. Emphasis is placed on making decisions about scientific issues and the importance of these issues in society. 

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BIOL 1101 - Ecology Lab

This is a lab-based class where students utilize inquiry-based activities that emphasize environmental sampling procedures and statistical analysis of data to explore the role of variability and uncertainty in scientific decision-making as related to ecological processes.

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Classes taught at the University of Georgia (2010-2026)

 

ECOL 4240 - Physiological Ecology

This is a very hands-on, informal class with a focus on understanding how ecologists utilize concepts in animal physiology to address ecological questions. The labs provide exposure to the many types of approaches to studying physiology, both in invertebrates and vertebrates. Most labs involve working with live critters, including butterflies, spiders, crayfish, caterpillars, beetles and sometimes birds. In labs we perform simple experiments to collect data, which we examine using basic statistics in the lab.

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​​Ecology 1000 - The Ecological Basis for Environmental Issues

This is a class designed for non-ecology majors and we cover topics such as human population growth, agriculture and food, biodiversity conservation and animal adaptations. Regardless of the student's major (dance, physics or theatre), the issues and material in the class are all relevant to everyone who lives on this planet.

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Classes taught at Emory University (2003-2004)

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ENVS 385 - Avian Ecology and Behavior

This was co-taught by me and another instructor and it served to introduce students to the world of ornithology, including identifying birds, studying their behavior, and discussions of other facets of bird life.

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​​ENVS 385 - Insect Ecology and Conservation

This was co-taught by me and another instructor, and it introduced students to the science around insects and how entomologists study them.

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