My goal as an educator is to create an inclusive, dynamic, and equitable classroom that provides base knowledge, develops quantitative and communication skills, and inspires students to follow their inquisitive nature through open inquiry and critical thinking. I strive to achieve these goals everyday by utilizing evidence-based practices, a diversity of pedagogical tools, and encouraging students to participate in their learning through open inquiry-based activities and conducting primary research.
An introduction to fundamental concepts and principles of biology: evolution, classification, ecology, basic chemistry, cell structure and function, energy transformations, cellular reproduction, genetics and molecular biology.
Zoology surveys the protists and traditional animals in a phylogenetic format. Emphasis is on taxonomy, morphology, physiology, ecology, evolution of these organisms, and how to study them.
This course focuses on the field of mammalogy, including main topics of the evolution, diversity, taxonomy, biogeography, and ecology of mammals. Labs and activities include an introduction to the methods and techniques used to study mammals.
Students in this course learn in detail the unifying theory of biology - evolution. The course material covers the evidence for evolution, examples illustrating the multiple facets of evolution, and includes examples from the diversity of life present and past.
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This course looks at our knowledge of the planet Earth. It includes the study of earth materials, the dynamic processes which have shaped and are shaping the earth's surface and interior through time, and the influence of these materials and processes on humanity.
This course examines the 4.6 billion year history of our planet and explores the dynamic processes and extraordinary events that have shaped life, climate, and physical environments over time.
An introduction to the principles of paleontology as well as the taxonomy, morphology and biostratigraphy of major invertebrate and vertebrate fossil groups. Includes learning methods and framework for conducting paleontological research.
Students in this course learn in detail the genesis of sediments and sedimentary rocks. Topics include sediment production, transportation, deposition and lithification. Further emphasis is place on using sedimentary rock to tell Earth's history.
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