University Teaching Experience
Oregon Institute of Marine Biology - University of Oregon
Ocean Acidification - Instructor of record
Lecture & laboratory course, meet for 8 hrs for four days (2 weekends)
Lecture & laboratory course, meet for 8 hrs for four days (2 weekends)
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Course content:
- Basic introduction to ocean acidification: encompassed basic principles of seawater carbonate chemistry - Current knowledge of organismal to community responses to ocean acidification - Guided student development of ocean acidification outreach materials |
Student Demographics:
- Summer 2017: 12 junior and senior level undergraduates, 2 post baccalaureates, and 1 community college instructor - Elective course, targeted for undergraduate and graduate biology and marine biology students |
Primary responsibilities:
- Designed and taught curriculum - Organized and presented background lecture materials - Developed and lead laboratory and field observation activities - Evaluated student material comprehension - Facilitated in class discussions |
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Advanced Invertebrate Zoology - Instructor of record
Lecture course, meet for 1 hr 3 times a week
Lecture course, meet for 1 hr 3 times a week
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Course content:
- In depth survey of Crustacea & Echinodermata - In depth review of invertebrate physiology, adaptations, and ecology - Review of primary literature - students present research in groups and individually - Write article reviews of primary literature |
Student Demographics:
- Spring 2015: 10 senior level undergraduate students and 2 graduate students - Elective course for undergraduate and graduate Biology students |
Primary responsibilities:
- Designed and taught curriculum - Organized and presented background lecture materials - Evaluated student material comprehension - Facilitated in class discussions - Established framework within which students developed and lead discussions of primary research literature |
To see an example of the syllabus and course materials I developed for this class, please check out linked files below. You can also see student evaluations of this course and my teaching int the Teaching Evaluation section.
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Invertebrate Zoology - Laboratory Instructor
Laboratory sections meet 2 hrs. per week for 15 weeks
Laboratory sections meet 2 hrs. per week for 15 weeks
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Course content:
- Survey of invertebrate phyla - Review of prominent marine invertebrates common to the Gulf of Mexico - Introduction to the basic body plans of marine invertebrates |
Student Demographics:
- 2 sections(Fall 2015):18 & 16 students per section - 1 section (Fall 2014): 16 students - 2 sections(Fall 2013):18 & 16 students per section - 2 sections (Fall 2012): 17 & 8 students per section - Elective course for undergraduate Biology and environmental science majors |
Primary responsibilities:
- Designed and taught laboratory curriculum - Organized and presented background lecture materials for each laboratory - Instructed students in basic laboratory and dissection techniques - Evaluated student material comprehension |
To see an example of the lab polices and syllabus for this class, please check out linked file here. You can also see student evaluations of this course and my teaching int the Teaching Evaluation section.
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Biology of Microorganisms - Laboratory Instructor
Laboratory sections meet 4 hrs. per week for 15 weeks
Laboratory sections meet 4 hrs. per week for 15 weeks
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Course content:
- Introduction to basic bacterial culturing techniques - Introduction to basic biochemical testing and bacterial identification - Application of biochemical testing techniques to identify unknown bacteria |
Student Demographics:
- 1 section (Fall 2011): 7 students - 1 section (Fall 2010): 15 students - Required course for undergraduate Biology majors and some graduate students |
Primary responsibilities:
- Introduced and demonstrated basic bacterial culturing techniques - Organized and presented background lecture materials for each laboratory - Weekly evaluated student material comprehension through regular laboratory specific assessments |
Introductory Biology II- Laboratory Instructor
Lab sections meet 3 hrs. per week for 15 weeks
Lab sections meet 3 hrs. per week for 15 weeks
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Course content:
- Survey of fungi, plant and animal kingdoms - Survey of major organ systems of vertebrates, emphasizing human systems - Introduction to experimental techniques and scientific writing |
Student Demographics:
- 2 sections (Spring 2011): 23 students per section - Required course for undergraduate Biology majors |
Primary responsibilities:
- Introduced students to basic laboratory equipment and laboratory safety procedures - Prepared and presented weekly lectures and student assessments - Introduced students to basic scientific writing procedures |
To see an example of the lab polices and syllabus for this class, please check out linked file here.
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Microbiology - Laboratory Instructor
Lab sections meet 3 hrs. per week for 15 weeks
Lab sections meet 3 hrs. per week for 15 weeks
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Course content:
- Introduction to basic bacterial culturing techniques - Introduction to basic biochemical testing and bacterial identification - Application of biochemical testing techniques to identify unknown bacteria cultured from student’s skin |
Student Demographics:
- 1 section (Summer 2010) – 19 students - 1-section (Spring 2010) – 20 students - 1 section (Fall 2009)- 16 students - Required course for undergraduate Nursing majors |
Primary responsibilities:
- Introduced and demonstrated basic bacterial culturing techniques - Organized and presented background lecture materials for each laboratory - Weekly evaluated student material comprehension through regular laboratory specific assessments |
Human Physiology - Laboratory Instructor
Lab sections meet 2 hrs. per week for 15 weeks
Lab sections meet 2 hrs. per week for 15 weeks
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Course content:
- Introduction to basic principles of human physiology - Tied molecular physiological functions to whole body physiology - Performed basic measures of human physiology such as electroencephalographs (EEG) and a spirometer |
Student Demographics:
- 1 section (Summer 2009), 5 students - 2 sections (Spring 2009), 19 students; 18 students - 1 section (Fall 2008), 14 students - Required course for undergraduate Nursing majors |
Primary responsibilities:
- Organized and presented background lecture materials for each laboratory - Evaluated student material comprehension through regular laboratory assessments |
To see an example of the lab polices and syllabus for this class, please check out linked file here. You can also see student evaluations of this course and my teaching int the Teaching Evaluation section.
| by116l_syllabus.pdf |
Invited Seminars
Walla Walla University, Walla Walla, WA (8 Oct 2019) Biology Colloquium seminar – "Antarctic Organismal responses to climate change"
Southwestern Community College, Coos Bay, OR, USA (27 Oct 2018) Oregon State of the Coast Symposium, invited discussion leader - Juvenile Dungeness crab responses to ocean acidification
Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, MO, USA (5 Sept 2018) Invited seminar speaker - Organismal responses to Antarctic ocean warming and acidification
Hatfield Marine Science Center, Newport, OR, USA (27 June 2018) Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) Education and Research: Testing Hypotheses (EARTH), Invited presenter - Juvenile Dungeness crab responses to ocean acidification
Regional 2017 Meeting of IMSLIC, Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, Charleston, OR, USA (31 March 2017) – You are what you eat: Feeding assays provide insights into benthic trophic ecology dynamics
Charleston Marine Life Center, Charleston, OR, USA (28 January 2017) Public lecture– Ocean Acidification: What is it and what does it mean for marine life?
Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, Charleston, OR (25 April 2016) Department seminar - Testing Antarctic tolerance: Invertebrate responses to seawater warming and acidification
Wasser Cluster, Lunz am See, Austria (20 April 2016) Invited seminar speaker– Testing Antarctic tolerance: Invertebrate responses to seawater warming and acidification
Southwestern Community College, Coos Bay, OR, USA (27 Oct 2018) Oregon State of the Coast Symposium, invited discussion leader - Juvenile Dungeness crab responses to ocean acidification
Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Ocean Springs, MO, USA (5 Sept 2018) Invited seminar speaker - Organismal responses to Antarctic ocean warming and acidification
Hatfield Marine Science Center, Newport, OR, USA (27 June 2018) Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) Education and Research: Testing Hypotheses (EARTH), Invited presenter - Juvenile Dungeness crab responses to ocean acidification
Regional 2017 Meeting of IMSLIC, Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, Charleston, OR, USA (31 March 2017) – You are what you eat: Feeding assays provide insights into benthic trophic ecology dynamics
Charleston Marine Life Center, Charleston, OR, USA (28 January 2017) Public lecture– Ocean Acidification: What is it and what does it mean for marine life?
Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, Charleston, OR (25 April 2016) Department seminar - Testing Antarctic tolerance: Invertebrate responses to seawater warming and acidification
Wasser Cluster, Lunz am See, Austria (20 April 2016) Invited seminar speaker– Testing Antarctic tolerance: Invertebrate responses to seawater warming and acidification
Guest Lectures - University of Oregon, Oregon Institute of Marine Biology
Conservation Biology
Fall 2018
Student Demographics: 12 undergraduate students, predominantly marine biology and environmental science majors
Lecture Topics: “Organismal responses to Antarctic ocean warming and acidification"
Fall 2018
Student Demographics: 12 undergraduate students, predominantly marine biology and environmental science majors
Lecture Topics: “Organismal responses to Antarctic ocean warming and acidification"
Conservation Biology
Spring 2018
Student Demographics: 16 undergraduate students, predominantly marine biology and environmental science majors
Lecture Topics: “Climate change & conservation concerns in Antarctica"
Spring 2018
Student Demographics: 16 undergraduate students, predominantly marine biology and environmental science majors
Lecture Topics: “Climate change & conservation concerns in Antarctica"
Marine Ecology
Spring 2018
Student Demographics: 13 undergraduate students, predominantly marine biology and environmental science majors
Lecture Topics: “Climate change: What does it mean for marine ecology?"
Spring 2018
Student Demographics: 13 undergraduate students, predominantly marine biology and environmental science majors
Lecture Topics: “Climate change: What does it mean for marine ecology?"
Marine Ecology
Spring 2018
Student Demographics: 13 undergraduate students, predominantly marine biology and environmental science majors
Lecture Topics: “Purple urchin compensatory consumption of sympatric macroalgae maintains growth and influences nutritional subsidies"
Spring 2018
Student Demographics: 13 undergraduate students, predominantly marine biology and environmental science majors
Lecture Topics: “Purple urchin compensatory consumption of sympatric macroalgae maintains growth and influences nutritional subsidies"
Marine Ecology
Spring 2017
Student Demographics: 15 undergraduate students, predominantly marine biology and environmental science majors
Lecture Topics: “Is it hot out here? Biomimetic temperature monitoring” and "Climate change: What does it mean for marine ecology?"
Spring 2017
Student Demographics: 15 undergraduate students, predominantly marine biology and environmental science majors
Lecture Topics: “Is it hot out here? Biomimetic temperature monitoring” and "Climate change: What does it mean for marine ecology?"
Marine Habitats of the Oregon Coast
Spring 2017
Student Demographics: 15-20 freshman and sophomore marine biology, biology, and environmental science majors
Lecture Topic: “Introduction to Coastal Habitats and the Intertidal Zone”
Spring 2017
Student Demographics: 15-20 freshman and sophomore marine biology, biology, and environmental science majors
Lecture Topic: “Introduction to Coastal Habitats and the Intertidal Zone”
Conservation Biology
Spring 2016
Student Demographics: 10 undergraduate students, predominantly marine biology and environmental science majors
Lecture Topic: “Climate change and conservation concerns in Antarctica”
Spring 2016
Student Demographics: 10 undergraduate students, predominantly marine biology and environmental science majors
Lecture Topic: “Climate change and conservation concerns in Antarctica”
Guest Lectures - University of Alabama at Birmingham
General Biology
Fall 2015
Student Demographics: 50 undergraduate students, predominantly biology and environmental science majors
Lecture Topic: “Introduction to Ecology”
Fall 2015
Student Demographics: 50 undergraduate students, predominantly biology and environmental science majors
Lecture Topic: “Introduction to Ecology”
| intro_to_ecology.pdf |
Ecology
Fall 2015
Student Demographics: 30 undergraduate and 8 graduate students, predominantly biology and environmental science majors
Lecture Topic: “Community dynamics and succession”
Fall 2015
Student Demographics: 30 undergraduate and 8 graduate students, predominantly biology and environmental science majors
Lecture Topic: “Community dynamics and succession”
| chpt_18_succession.pdf |
Advanced Invertebrate Zoology
Spring 2013
Student Demographics: 6 undergraduate and graduate students, predominantly biology and environmental science majors
Lecture Topic: “Sea star regeneration – Advantages to Regeneration”
Spring 2013
Student Demographics: 6 undergraduate and graduate students, predominantly biology and environmental science majors
Lecture Topic: “Sea star regeneration – Advantages to Regeneration”
| adv_inv_zoo_2013_guest_lecture.pdf |
Chemical Ecology
Spring 2009
Student Demographics: 39 undergraduate and graduate students, predominantly biology majors
Lecture Topic: “Applied Antifouling – Antifouling products are big business, but why?”
Spring 2009
Student Demographics: 39 undergraduate and graduate students, predominantly biology majors
Lecture Topic: “Applied Antifouling – Antifouling products are big business, but why?”
