Teaching

Learn more about Lake Superior Exploration (BL 4421/5421) in this Sept 2019 Michigan Tech News story, 

Huskies Explore Lake Superior

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