Teaching
Experiential education is a central component of my teaching philosophy and course design.
Courses - Instructor of Record (Principia College)
Oceanography
& Lab
An overview of physical and biological ocean processes and their connections to atmospheric circulation, offered as both non-major and upper division science courses.
General Chemistry & Lab
Fundamental principles of chemistry delivered for chemistry, physics, and biology majors. Topics include: kinetics, equilibrium concepts, acid-base chemistry, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry.
Environmental Chemistry
& Lab
Basic principles of chemistry illustrated for non-majors through the study of environmental topics including air and water quality, climate change, fossil fuels, and nuclear power,
Organic Chemistry & Lab
Organic chemistry taught for chemistry and biology majors. Topics include: major classes of organic compounds, nomenclature, structure and properties, acid-base theory, spectroscopy, stereochemistry, thermodynamics, reactions, and mechanisms
Courses - Graduate Teaching Assistant (UC Santa Cruz)
Field Methods in Large Marine Vertebrates
Combined field and lecture upper-division course covering field research techniques used to study the physiology, behavior, and ecology of large marine vertebrates. In addition to participating in elephant seal field work, students developed and completed an independent research project.
Mammalogy
& Lab
Introduction to the biology of mammals, including classification, evolution, and general ecology. Includes extensive specimen identification and small mammal field techniques.
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy & Lab
Lectures focused on the form and function of vertebrates, integrating physiology and morphology. Labs include gross dissection of specimens across all major clades, focusing on biomechanics (locomotion and feeding).
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Invertebrate Zoology
& Lab
An examination of invertebrates, their development, evolution, and ecology. Field and laboratory components include surveys and identification of local invertebrate communities as well as anatomical dissections.
