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Teaching

Introduction to Microbiology (BIOL 3041)

Structure, function, reproduction, growth, metabolism, and genetics of bacteria, archaea, and micro-eukarya, with an emphasis on bacteria and viruses and their relation to health and disease. 

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Course learning outcomes:

  • Differentiate between bacteria, archaeae, viruses, and eukaryotic microorganisms

  • Describe structure and function of internal and external components of cells

  • Describe how microbes grow and reproduce

  • Describe microbial metabolism and relate this to their adaptibility

  • Explain genetically how microbes express and exchange their traits

  • Identify and describe roles that microbes play in the environment

  • Identify and describe some mutualistic and parasitic roles of microbes in human health

Mycology (BIOL 4089/5089)

An introduction to all aspects of fungi, or mycology. A focus will be placed on fungal biology, biodiversity and classification, and importance of fungi in society.

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Course learning outcomes:​

  • Understand the basic biology of fungi

  • Describe fungal ecosystem functions

  • Collect, culture, and identify fungi from the environment

  • Appreciate the great diversity of fungi and their importance in our world

Genetics (BIOL 3011)

An overview of the storage, transmission, and expression of biological information.

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Course learning outcomes:​

  • Compare and contrast prokaryotic and eukaryotic genetics

  • Describe how genomes are organized, replicated, expressed, and inherited

  • Understand the molecular basis of inheritance

  • Apply genetics concepts to real-world problems

  • Appreciate the quickly evolving field of genetics and its applications to our society

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