I have taught a variety of courses including

 

BIOL 2600 - Principles of Ecology

This course introduces the main concepts and principles of ecology; the cycling of elements; energetics and structural organization of major ecological systems; population dynamics; impact of natural resource management practices and urban and industrial development on the environment; incorporating environmental quality considerations into development activities. The laboratory sessions include field trips and outdoor lab experiments.

 

BIOL 4651/7944 - Conservation Biology II: Conservation in Practice​

 

This course examines issues relevant to global conservation science. Topics will be covered through a series of modules, including conservation genetics, costs and consequences of small populations, effects of anthropogenic activity on biodiversity, spatial dynamics, and the interface between science and society.

 

BIOL 4607/6131 - Models in Biology

Study of the design and analysis of statistical and mathematical models for exploring the biology of cells, genes, species, populations, communities and ecosystems. Qualitative, quantitative and graphical techniques are used to analyze models and to compare theoretical predictions with empirical data. Classic models of systems biology, population growth, species competition, predator-prey interactions, ecosystem nutrient cycling, immunology, evolutionary invasion analysis, and species-distribution will be covered.

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BIOL 4650 - Conservation Biology I: Conservation in Biology and Geography​

This course is an examination of how biological and geographical principles can be applied to conserving biological diversity in the natural world under conditions of exploitation and habitat loss. Special emphasis is given to relevant provincial examples.​

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