Teaching Philosophy
Evelyn Hutchinson referred to Ecology as “the science of the universe.” How can you not be fascinated by that ?
My motivations in teaching courses in Ecology are not only to transmit knowledge about the science, but also to build critical thinking skills and ultimately to inspire students to pursue careers in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. My main teaching responsibilities include an intermediate level course, Principles of Ecology, an advanced course in Experimental Design in Ecology and graduate seminars Topics in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. All faculty in our EEB department teach PhD and undergraduate students how to conduct research in their respective areas of expertise. For undergraduates, this collaboration culminates in a Senior thesis (Independent Study) and usually in a published paper. I am passionate about training more students to test ecological theory in the oceans.
My motivations in teaching courses in Ecology are not only to transmit knowledge about the science, but also to build critical thinking skills and ultimately to inspire students to pursue careers in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. My main teaching responsibilities include an intermediate level course, Principles of Ecology, an advanced course in Experimental Design in Ecology and graduate seminars Topics in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. All faculty in our EEB department teach PhD and undergraduate students how to conduct research in their respective areas of expertise. For undergraduates, this collaboration culminates in a Senior thesis (Independent Study) and usually in a published paper. I am passionate about training more students to test ecological theory in the oceans.
Courses
BIOL 243, 244: Topics in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (graduate seminar)
List of seminars taught:
- Experimental Design (now established course: Experimental Design in Ecology)
- Tropical Ecology (co-taught with M. Bertness)
- Community Ecology of Induced Defenses (co-taught with M. Bertness)
- Macroecology Past and Present (co-taught with C. Janis)
- Neutral Theory in Evolution and Ecology (co-taught with D. Rand)
- Island Ecology and Evolution (co-taught with D. Sax)