Teaching
Here is some information related to my teaching, my courses, and field trips I've enjoyed.
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Click here for my curriculum vitae and publication reprints.
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Teaching philosophy
Click here to read my views on designing courses, teaching, and learning.
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Courses I teach
These are some courses I'm currently teaching. Click on each to view a syllabus.
(Currently enrolled students: Get your syllabus from your D2L website!)
Biology 197 – Principles of Organismal Biology
Biology 199 – Principles of Biology Lab
Biology 275 – Invertebrate Zoology
Biology 297 – Honors Organismal Biology (with lab)
Biology 393 – Great Ideas in Biology and Medicine
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These are some courses I've taught previously during my years at the University of West Georgia. Click on each to view a syllabus.
Geology 1121 – Physical Geology
Geology 1121L – Physical Geology Lab
Geology 1122 – Historical Geology
Geology 1122L – Historical Geology Lab
Interdisciplinary (XIDS) 2002 – Darwinian Evolution (cotaught with Dr. Julie Bartley, now at Gustavus Adolphus College)
Geology 4024W/L – Invertebrate Paleontology (with lab)
Geology 4082 – Paleobiology Research (Supervised independent research)
Geology 4103W – Dinosaurs!
Geology 4501 – Seminar: Macroevolution and Biodiversity Through Time
Biology 4985W – Special Topics in Biology: Paleontology
Teaching is a group effort. Educators are welcome to use or modify these syllabi for their needs; I always welcome feedback and suggestions.
Field trip photos
Click on the following to view photos from various field trips we've run.
Paleontology of Illinois
Racine Reef complex, Thornton Quarry, Thornton, IL
The Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, and Racine Reef complex at Thornton Quarry, Thornton, IL
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Georgia Valley and Ridge province
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Paleontology of Georgia and Alabama
Fall 2007: Conasauga Formation, Coosa Valley, GA (at UWG)
Fall 2005: Bangor Formation, AL & GA (at UWG)
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Biological Sciences Department and College of Science
Biological Sciences and College of Science faculty
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Last updated July 2016