My current teaching is focused on introductory microbiology and microbial ecology. (I’ve taught introductory biology, botany, and medical microbiology courses in the past.)
Intro Microbiology
This course is an exploration of the invisible world of bacteria, archaea, fungi, microscopic protists, viruses and prions. It includes a lab component that introduces major techniques required to work safely with microbes.
I have been using a free, online text (this one or an updated version of it): https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/microbio/
Prerequisites: BIOL-1111 & BIOL-1101).
Microbial Ecology
BIOL 4008 (12) focuses on microbes in the environment, relationships between microbes and larger organisms, and microbial activities in processes such as bioremediation. There are integrated skill development aspects (e.g., skills often used in graduate/professional study and future careers).
Prerequisites: BIOL-2101 & BIOL-2070 or 2071).
Image by Dominika Boron.
UG research projects: Biology Education
I supervise some undergraduate research projects (Outstanding Scholars, Biology Honours Thesis) on biology/microbiology education topics.
Some cool teaching-related/focused organizations and conferences:
oCUBE (Open Consortium of Undergraduate Biology Educators)
ASMCUE (American Society for Microbiology Conference for Undergraduate Educators)
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