Puni Jeyasingh

Professor

Biology

  • Professor
    Biology
  • 405-744-5555 (Work)
  • Oklahoma State University, Integrative Biology, 501 Life Sciences West, Stillwater, OK, 74078, United States

TEACHING SUMMARY

I believe science in the 21st century should be more accessible and inclusive. The scientific method is elegantly simple. Proficiency in wielding this method is empowering. It allows an individual to make key decisions based on careful observations of the real world (i.e. data).

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.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Biology for the Informed Citizen (N)
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    This course teaches students how to find reliable answers to biological questions and arrive at informed decisions in their everyday lives. The course will use current issues (e.g., cancer, pollution) to convey fundamental biological concepts. Performance will be assessed via exams, and students will complete a small independent research project on a topic of their choice for a hands-on experience of the scientific process (study design to presentation). Brief lectures interspersed with short discussions or documentaries encompass a typical class meeting. Not an alternative to Intro Biology.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    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.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Undergraduate Research Problems
    15 Sep 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    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
    Biology for the Informed Citizen (N)
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    This course teaches students how to find reliable answers to biological questions and arrive at informed decisions in their everyday lives. The course will use current issues (e.g., cancer, pollution) to convey fundamental biological concepts. Performance will be assessed via exams, and students will complete a small independent research project on a topic of their choice for a hands-on experience of the scientific process (study design to presentation). Brief lectures interspersed with short discussions or documentaries encompass a typical class meeting. Not an alternative to Intro Biology.
  • 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.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Undergraduate Research Problems
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    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
    10 Feb 2025 - 2 May 2025
    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
    Evolutionary Ecology
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    This course is intended to inform students about the traditional breadth of evolutionary ecology, and its impacts on contemporary ecological and evolutionary theories. Study will include both broad historical precedent and the far-reaching importance of current research in evolutionary ecology. This course will develop skills in written and oral communication and critical/synthetic thought. Previously offered as ZOOL 5133.
  • 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.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Biology for the Informed Citizen (N)
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    This course teaches students how to find reliable answers to biological questions and arrive at informed decisions in their everyday lives. The course will use current issues (e.g., cancer, pollution) to convey fundamental biological concepts. Performance will be assessed via exams, and students will complete a small independent research project on a topic of their choice for a hands-on experience of the scientific process (study design to presentation). Brief lectures interspersed with short discussions or documentaries encompass a typical class meeting. Not an alternative to Introductory Biology.
  • 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
    Atom-First Perspective of Biology
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Discussions of selected readings and topics. Previously offered as ZOOL 5020.Offered for variable credit, 1-4 credit hours, maximum of 10 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
  • 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.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Biology for the Informed Citizen (N)
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    This course teaches students how to find reliable answers to biological questions and arrive at informed decisions in their everyday lives. The course will use current issues (e.g., cancer, pollution) to convey fundamental biological concepts. Performance will be assessed via exams, and students will complete a small independent research project on a topic of their choice for a hands-on experience of the scientific process (study design to presentation). Brief lectures interspersed with short discussions or documentaries encompass a typical class meeting. Not an alternative to Introductory Biology.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research for PhD Dissertation
    21 Aug 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
    Special Problems
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    Discussions of selected readings and topics. Previously offered as ZOOL 5020.Offered for variable credit, 1-4 credit hours, maximum of 10 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
  • 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
    Evolutionary Ecology
    17 Jan 2023 - 5 May 2023
    This course is intended to inform students about the traditional breadth of evolutionary ecology, and its impacts on contemporary ecological and evolutionary theories. Study will include both broad historical precedent and the far-reaching importance of current research in evolutionary ecology. This course will develop skills in written and oral communication and critical/synthetic thought. Previously offered as ZOOL 5133.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research for PhD Dissertation
    17 Jan 2023 - 5 May 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
    Biology for the Informed Citizen (N)
    22 Aug 2022 - 9 Dec 2022
    This course teaches students how to find reliable answers to biological questions and arrive at informed decisions in their everyday lives. The course will use current issues (e.g., cancer, pollution) to convey fundamental biological concepts. Performance will be assessed via exams, and students will complete a small independent research project on a topic of their choice for a hands-on experience of the scientific process (study design to presentation). Brief lectures interspersed with short discussions or documentaries encompass a typical class meeting. Not an alternative to Introductory Biology.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research for PhD Dissertation
    22 Aug 2022 - 9 Dec 2022
    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
    6 Jun 2022 - 29 Jul 2022
    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.