Teaching

Here is a list of classes I have taught throughout the years, including guest lectures. Contact me if you have any questions!

Courses

2025

BIOL 1125: Biology Foundations (Sections 03 and 05)

Semester: Fall

This course is an exploration of foundational concepts including biological organization at different scales, integration of systems within organisms, the structure and function of genes, the ecological and evolutionary context of human beings, and the biology of human diversity and behavior. Material will be applied to developing a biological understanding of important social topics. Students will develop and apply skills in scientific literacy and method, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication. Class sizes of 40 and 28 students.

ENVS 1102: Introduction to Environmental Science Lab (Sections 01)

Semester: Fall

Laboratory and field methods of identifying, characterizing, and dealing with environmental concepts and problems such as water quality, carbon cycle, ecosystem services, structure and change, population growth, pesticides, and food production. Field work required. Lab class size capped at 16.

BIOL 1125: Biology Foundations (Sections 05)

Semester: Spring

This course is an exploration of foundational concepts including biological organization at different scales, integration of systems within organisms, the structure and function of genes, the ecological and evolutionary context of human beings, and the biology of human diversity and behavior. Material will be applied to developing a biological understanding of important social topics. Students will develop and apply skills in scientific literacy and method, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication. Class size of 24 students.

ENVS 1102: Introduction to Environmental Science Lab (Sections 05 and 06)

Semester: Spring

Laboratory and field methods of identifying, characterizing, and dealing with environmental concepts and problems such as water quality, carbon cycle, ecosystem services, structure and change, population growth, pesticides, and food production. Field work required. Lab class size capped at 16.

2024

BIOL 1126: Laboratory component for BIOL 1125 (Sections 07)

Semester: Fall

This required laboratory provides students with diverse activities that exemplify and complement lecture material; use scientific inquiry, materials and tools; and develop and integrate skills of scientific process including observation, study design, and data analysis and interpretation. Lab class size of 13 students.

ENVS 1102: Introduction to Environmental Science Lab (Sections 01 and 03)

Semester: Fall

Laboratory and field methods of identifying, characterizing, and dealing with environmental concepts and problems such as water quality, carbon cycle, ecosystem services, structure and change, population growth, pesticides, and food production. Field work required. Lab class size capped at 16.

BIOL 2254: Biology 2 - Organisms and Evolution (Section 11)

Semester: Spring

The course explores evolutionary theory as it applies to the diversity of life with special emphasis on animal anatomy and physiology, as well as basic ecological principles at the population, community, and ecosystem levels. Class size of 27 students.

ENVS 1102: Introduction to Environmental Science Lab (Sections 01 and 02)

Semester: Spring

Laboratory and field methods of identifying, characterizing, and dealing with environmental concepts and problems such as water quality, carbon cycle, ecosystem services, structure and change, population growth, pesticides, and food production. Field work required. Lab class size capped at 16.

2023

ENVS 1102: Introduction to Environmental Science Lab (Sections 01 and 03)

Semester: Fall

Laboratory and field methods of identifying, characterizing, and dealing with environmental concepts and problems such as water quality, carbon cycle, ecosystem services, structure and change, population growth, pesticides, and food production. Field work required. Lab class size capped at 16.

Guest Lectures and Presentations

Natural Capital Project

Guest lecture at Yale School of the Environment - Managing Ecosystems for Climate Change Solutions, Dr. Paulo Brando. Fall 2023, Fall 2024