TEACHING
My teaching experiences reflect my interests in biodiversity conservation, wildlife, ecology, statistics, and quantitative methods.
Adjunct Professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences at University at Albany - SUNY (2018-present)
A ENV 480 – Special Topics in Environmental Science - Conservation Biology:
As an introduction to the discipline of conservation biology, the course will provide students with an overview of patterns of biodiversity, causes and consequences of biodiversity loss, and approaches for protecting, maintaining, and restoring biodiversity across biological (genes to ecosystem) and geographical (local to global) scales. The course will focus on the application of biological sciences (ecology, evolution, genetics, and biogeography) to biodiversity conservation but also will cover human dimensions (social, economic, and political) of this issue. 3 credit hours.
A ENV 480 – Special Topics in Environmental Science - Wildlife Ecology and Management:
The course will focus on the application of ecological principles to the management and conservation of wild animal populations and their habitats. Topics will include population ecology, habitat use, animal behavior, competition and predation, abundance estimation, theories and techniques of management, endangered species conservation, and identification of local wildlife. 3 credit hours.
Adjunct Professor in the School of Mathematics and Sciences at The College of Saint Rose (2014)
BIO 242 – Terrestrial Ecology:
An introduction to the interactions between plants, animals and their environment. Topics include the relationships between soils, climate, and other factors which determine community structure. Biotic interactions such as competition and predation are included. Environmental concerns such as habitat fragmentation and remediation are covered with an emphasis on the issues related to the Albany Pine Bush. 4 credit hours.
Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Eastern Kentucky University (2007-2008)
BIO 317 – Conservation of Wildlife Resources:
Introduction to the principles and practices of conservation of plants and animals; requirements and values of wildlife resources; history and agencies of conservation. 3 credit hours.
BIO 382 – Wildlife Population Analysis:
Population ecology of vertebrates, with a focus on field methods and analysis of data applicable to wildlife. 4 credit hours.
BIO 510/710 – Biostatistics:
Statistical analysis of biological data. Students participate in the taking and processing of data by the use of well-established statistical techniques. 3 credit hours.
BIO 586/786 – Wetland Wildlife Management:
Ecology and management of migratory and resident wetland wildlife populations and their habitats, with a focus on waterfowl. 4 credit hours.
BIO 846 – Population Ecology:
Theoretical and applied study of size and organization of animal and plant populations and the physical and biological factors affecting spatial and temporal patterns. 3 credit hours.
BIO 890 – Graduate Seminar:
Presentation and discussion of selected topics and research in the biological sciences. 1 credit hour.
Instructor in the Department of Wildlife Ecology at University of Maine (2001, 2006)
WLE 410 – Wildlife Population Dynamics and Conservation:
Characteristics of wildlife populations, including principles of population dynamics and population interactions, with application in wildlife population conservation. Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement. 4 credit hours.
WLE 220 – Introduction to Statistical Ecology:
An introduction to the use of quantitative concepts in ecology and to the application of basic statistical methods to ecological data and problems. Intended primarily for sophomore wildlife majors in preparation for their Field Ecology course (WLE 250). 4 credit hours.
NSF Graduate Teaching Fellow in K-12 Education at University of Maine (2000-2002)
I conducted hands-on science activities with students in grades 5-8 from 5 schools near Orono, ME.
Other teaching experiences (1994-1997, 2006-2007)
I have accrued over eight semesters of experience as a teaching assistant for lab sections of undergraduate courses in biology, zoology, ecology, statistics, and wildlife habitat analysis, and for an intensive two-week field course in wildlife survey methods.
Adjunct Professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences at University at Albany - SUNY (2018-present)
A ENV 480 – Special Topics in Environmental Science - Conservation Biology:
As an introduction to the discipline of conservation biology, the course will provide students with an overview of patterns of biodiversity, causes and consequences of biodiversity loss, and approaches for protecting, maintaining, and restoring biodiversity across biological (genes to ecosystem) and geographical (local to global) scales. The course will focus on the application of biological sciences (ecology, evolution, genetics, and biogeography) to biodiversity conservation but also will cover human dimensions (social, economic, and political) of this issue. 3 credit hours.
A ENV 480 – Special Topics in Environmental Science - Wildlife Ecology and Management:
The course will focus on the application of ecological principles to the management and conservation of wild animal populations and their habitats. Topics will include population ecology, habitat use, animal behavior, competition and predation, abundance estimation, theories and techniques of management, endangered species conservation, and identification of local wildlife. 3 credit hours.
Adjunct Professor in the School of Mathematics and Sciences at The College of Saint Rose (2014)
BIO 242 – Terrestrial Ecology:
An introduction to the interactions between plants, animals and their environment. Topics include the relationships between soils, climate, and other factors which determine community structure. Biotic interactions such as competition and predation are included. Environmental concerns such as habitat fragmentation and remediation are covered with an emphasis on the issues related to the Albany Pine Bush. 4 credit hours.
Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Eastern Kentucky University (2007-2008)
BIO 317 – Conservation of Wildlife Resources:
Introduction to the principles and practices of conservation of plants and animals; requirements and values of wildlife resources; history and agencies of conservation. 3 credit hours.
BIO 382 – Wildlife Population Analysis:
Population ecology of vertebrates, with a focus on field methods and analysis of data applicable to wildlife. 4 credit hours.
BIO 510/710 – Biostatistics:
Statistical analysis of biological data. Students participate in the taking and processing of data by the use of well-established statistical techniques. 3 credit hours.
BIO 586/786 – Wetland Wildlife Management:
Ecology and management of migratory and resident wetland wildlife populations and their habitats, with a focus on waterfowl. 4 credit hours.
BIO 846 – Population Ecology:
Theoretical and applied study of size and organization of animal and plant populations and the physical and biological factors affecting spatial and temporal patterns. 3 credit hours.
BIO 890 – Graduate Seminar:
Presentation and discussion of selected topics and research in the biological sciences. 1 credit hour.
Instructor in the Department of Wildlife Ecology at University of Maine (2001, 2006)
WLE 410 – Wildlife Population Dynamics and Conservation:
Characteristics of wildlife populations, including principles of population dynamics and population interactions, with application in wildlife population conservation. Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement. 4 credit hours.
WLE 220 – Introduction to Statistical Ecology:
An introduction to the use of quantitative concepts in ecology and to the application of basic statistical methods to ecological data and problems. Intended primarily for sophomore wildlife majors in preparation for their Field Ecology course (WLE 250). 4 credit hours.
NSF Graduate Teaching Fellow in K-12 Education at University of Maine (2000-2002)
I conducted hands-on science activities with students in grades 5-8 from 5 schools near Orono, ME.
Other teaching experiences (1994-1997, 2006-2007)
I have accrued over eight semesters of experience as a teaching assistant for lab sections of undergraduate courses in biology, zoology, ecology, statistics, and wildlife habitat analysis, and for an intensive two-week field course in wildlife survey methods.
