TEACHING SUMMARY

In odd numbered Spring semesters, I teach Endocrinology (BIOL 4283/5283). In even numbered Spring semesters, I teach Ornithology (BIOL/NREM 4464/5464). In Fall semesters, I teach Graduate Orientation and Academic Development (BIOL 5003).

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research for PhD Dissertation
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Independent research for the PhD dissertation under the supervision of a graduate faculty member. Previously offered as ZOOL 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.
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    Research for PhD Dissertation
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Independent research for the PhD dissertation under the supervision of a graduate faculty member. Previously offered as ZOOL 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.
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    Graduate Orientation and Academic Development
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Prepare first year Integrative Biology graduate students for success. We address departmental expectations and standards by providing: an introduction to departmental expertise and capabilities, exposure to available tools and resources, a forum for research conceptualization and formulation, instruction on finding and securing funding, guidance on how to convert questions into grant proposals, and a milieu for preparation, submission and peer review of external grant/fellowships. Previously offered as ZOOL 5003.Prerequisite(s): Admission to Integrative Biology graduate program or instructor approval.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research for PhD Dissertation
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Independent research for the PhD dissertation under the supervision of a graduate faculty member. Previously offered as ZOOL 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research for PhD Dissertation
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    Independent research for the PhD dissertation under the supervision of a graduate faculty member. Previously offered as ZOOL 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.
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    Endocrinology
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Examination of the hormonal control and regulation of physiological processes in vertebrates. Function of the hypothalamus, pituitary, adrenal, thyroid, pancreas, ovary and testes. May not be used for degree credit with BIOL 5283. Previously offered as ZOOL 4283.Prerequisite(s): 'C' or better in (BIOL 3204 or BIOL 4215) and credit in (CHEM 3013 or CHEM 3053 or consent of instructor).
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Endocrinology
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Examination of the hormonal control and regulation of physiological processes in vertebrates. Function of the hypothalamus, pituitary, adrenal, thyroid, pancreas, ovary and testes. No credit for students with credit in BIOL 4283. Previously offered as ZOOL 5283.Prerequisite(s): A course in physiology and chemistry or consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research for PhD Dissertation
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Independent research for the PhD dissertation under the supervision of a graduate faculty member. Previously offered as ZOOL 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.
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    Undergraduate Research Problems
    16 Sep 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Participation in faculty research or execution of a problem formulated by the student. Project will include the communication of research results in written and/or oral form. Previously offered as ZOOL 4700.Offered for variable credit, 1-4 credit hours, maximum of 4 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
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    Graduate Orientation and Academic Development
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Prepare first year Integrative Biology graduate students for success. We address departmental expectations and standards by providing: an introduction to departmental expertise and capabilities, exposure to available tools and resources, a forum for research conceptualization and formulation, instruction on finding and securing funding, guidance on how to convert questions into grant proposals, and a milieu for preparation, submission and peer review of external grant/fellowships. Previously offered as ZOOL 5003.Prerequisite(s): Admission to Integrative Biology graduate program or instructor approval.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research for PhD Dissertation
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Independent research for the PhD dissertation under the supervision of a graduate faculty member. Previously offered as ZOOL 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research for PhD Dissertation
    10 Jun 2024 - 2 Aug 2024
    Independent research for the PhD dissertation under the supervision of a graduate faculty member. Previously offered as ZOOL 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Undergraduate Research Problems
    10 Jun 2024 - 2 Aug 2024
    Participation in faculty research or execution of a problem formulated by the student. Project will include the communication of research results in written and/or oral form. Previously offered as ZOOL 4700.Offered for variable credit, 1-4 credit hours, maximum of 4 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Undergraduate Research Problems
    12 Feb 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Participation in faculty research or execution of a problem formulated by the student. Project will include the communication of research results in written and/or oral form. Previously offered as ZOOL 4700.Offered for variable credit, 1-4 credit hours, maximum of 4 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
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    Ornithology
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Classification, evolution, distribution, identification, life histories, and morphological, ecological, and behavioral adaptations of birds. Two weekend field trips required. Same course as BIOL 4464. May not be used for degree credit with BIOL 5464, NREM 5564.Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1604.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Ornithology
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Classification, evolution, distribution, identification, life histories, and morphological, ecological, and behavioral adaptations of birds. Two weekend field trips required. Same course as BIOL 4464. May not be used for degree credit with BIOL 5464, NREM 5564.Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1604.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Ornithology
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Classification, evolution, distribution, identification, life histories, and morphological, ecological, and behavioral adaptations of birds. Two weekend field trips required. Same course as NREM 4464. May not be used for degree credit with BIOL 5464 or NREM 5464. Previously offered as ZOOL 4464.Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1604.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Ornithology
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Classification, evolution, distribution, identification, life histories, and morphological, ecological, and behavioral adaptations of birds. Two weekend field trips required. Same course as NREM 4464. May not be used for degree credit with BIOL 5464 or NREM 5464. Previously offered as ZOOL 4464.Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1604.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research for PhD Dissertation
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Independent research for the PhD dissertation under the supervision of a graduate faculty member. Previously offered as ZOOL 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.
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    Research for PhD Dissertation
    18 Sep 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    Independent research for the PhD dissertation under the supervision of a graduate faculty member. Previously offered as ZOOL 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Undergraduate Research Problems
    18 Sep 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    Participation in faculty research or execution of a problem formulated by the student. Project will include the communication of research results in written and/or oral form. Previously offered as ZOOL 4700.Offered for variable credit, 1-4 credit hours, maximum of 4 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Graduate Orientation and Academic Development
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    Prepare first year Integrative Biology graduate students for success. We address departmental expectations and standards by providing: an introduction to departmental expertise and capabilities, exposure to available tools and resources, a forum for research conceptualization and formulation, instruction on finding and securing funding, guidance on how to convert questions into grant proposals, and a milieu for preparation, submission and peer review of external grant/fellowships. Previously offered as ZOOL 5003.Prerequisite(s): Admission to Integrative Biology graduate program or instructor approval.
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    Research for Master's Thesis
    12 Jun 2023 - 4 Aug 2023
    Independent research for the MS Thesis under the supervision of graduate faculty member. Previously offered as ZOOL 5000.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research for PhD Dissertation
    12 Jun 2023 - 4 Aug 2023
    Independent research for the PhD dissertation under the supervision of a graduate faculty member. Previously offered as ZOOL 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Undergraduate Research Problems
    13 Mar 2023 - 5 May 2023
    Participation in faculty research or execution of a problem formulated by the student. Project will include the communication of research results in written and/or oral form. Previously offered as ZOOL 4700.Offered for variable credit, 1-4 credit hours, maximum of 4 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.