Below is a list of the courses that I teach at Kutztown. In addition to traditional lecture-based learning, in most of the following courses, I incorporate activities where students utilize the scientific method in a structured inquiry-based approach.
Courses: Herpetology (BIO 342) This course is an introduction to the biology of reptiles and amphibians. Emphasis is on evolution, comparative anatomy and physiology, ecology, life-history, diversity, and conservation of these groups. Laboratories provide hands-on investigation of reptile and amphibian anatomy, research techniques, habitat quality, and species identification. Weekend field trips may be required in the course. Syllabus Histology (BIO 330) This course is the microscopic study of cells, tissues and organ systems of vertebrates. Laboratories consist of microscopic study of prepared tissue sections, histological methodology, and research design. Syllabus Human Physiology (BIO 228) This course is an integrated study of human structure and function at the level of cells, tissues, organs, systems, and the organism. Emphasis will be placed on the relationship between structure and function, as well as the organization, control, and integration of major body systems including muscular, nervous, endocrine, urinary, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, and reproductive. These relationships will be examined under normal conditions, and in response to stressors and disease to better understand function and regulation in the pursuit of homeostasis. Syllabus Introduction to Biology Lab (BIO 010) This course provides students with an introduction to basic concepts within biology to enable them to critically evaluate biological information related to issues that will impact their lives and many facets of our society. Basic concepts related to the areas of health, biotechnology, genetics, biodiversity, the environment, ethics, and evolution will be covered. This course provides students with hands-on experience examining biological systems, with an emphasis on the processes of scientific inquiry and the analysis of relevant data. This course is intended for the general education of non-science majors, and is not applicable to biology major programs. Syllabus Principles of Biology Lab (BIO 104) This course provides students with an introduction to the biological principles and functional aspects of biology that will serve as a foundation for understanding the biology of plants and animals. The concepts covered in this course include the scientific method, cellular structures and processes, genetics, evolution, and biodiversity. Syllabus Research Methods (BIO 270) This course provides students with the foundation to conduct biological research. The course covers grant and research proposal writing, conducting primary literature searches, critiques of journal articles, research design and execution, data analysis, oral and poster research presentations, and scientific writing skills. Syllabus |