Teaching
Learn more about Lake Superior Exploration (BL 4421/5421) in this Sept 2019 Michigan Tech News story,
Current Teaching
Valuing the Great Lakes (BL 2001)
The Great Lakes are used as the subject to examine environmental issues. A combination of reading, lecture, and discussion will be used to study the unique ecology, biology, and history of the Great Lakes.
Fall semester every year
Data Interpretation and Critical Analysis (BL 3003)
This class will develop skills for interpreting and critically evaluating data and analyses of data to evaluate hypotheses in ecological and evolutionary biology. Students will practice peer review and analyzing published research articles.
Spring semester every year
Lake Superior Exploration (BL 4421/5421)
A field intensive course with significant time spent on a research vessel (R/V Agassiz or other) where students will learn the use of a variety of state-of-the-art techniques to characterize biological communities and measure important physical and biological processes.
Summer semester alternate years (teaching July 2022)
Professional Development Capstone for Biological Sciences (BL 4600)
Assessment of experiential learning and preparation for post-graduate work, professional training, or graduate school.
Fall and spring semester every year
Past Teaching
Instructor, Principles of Ecology (BL 3400). Michigan Tech
Instructor, Ecology and Evolution (BL 3490). Michigan Tech
Instructor, Senior Essay (BL 4510). Michigan Tech
Instructor, Limnology (BL4450). Michigan Tech
Instructor, Ecosystem Ecology (BL 4461/5461). Michigan Tech
Instructor, Scientific Profession (BL 5025). Michigan Tech
Instructor, Perspectives on Inquiry (UN 1001) - Valuing the Great Lakes. Michigan Tech
Co-Instructor, Lake Ecology and Fish Biology (BL 4442). Michigan Tech
Co-Instructor, Stream Ecology and Fish Biology (BL4447). Michigan Tech
Co-Instructor, Analysis of Biological Data (BL4470). Michigan Tech
Co-Instructor, Distinguished Ecologist Lecture Series (FW 5000). Michigan Tech
Co-instructor, Aquatic Ecosystem Ecology (BIOL 658). Idaho State University
Instructor, Freshwater Ecology (AWER 4500). Utah State University
Instructor, Aquatic Ecology Practicum (AWER 4510). Utah State University
Co-Instructor, Water Quality and Pollution (AWER 4530). Utah State University
Teaching Assistant, Freshwater Ecology (AWER 4500), Aquatic Ecology Practicum (AWER 4510). Utah State University
Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Biology (BIOL 101). Colgate University