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Current Classes Taught
Genetics Laboratory (BIOL 340)
CURE (Curriculum based Undergraduate Research Experience) that uses natural genetic variation in fruit flies to study the genetic basis to complex traits. Students work in groups to perform a genome wide association study to identify genes affect their phenotype and present the results in oral and poster presentations. This is a highly quantitative class and the scripting language "R" is used through most of the course. Several students have presented their posters at Binghamton Research Days.
EEB Lunch (BIOL 602Q)
Lunch time reading group focused on Ecology, Evolution and Behavior. Students and lab groups lead the discussion. Topics often focus around relevant and timely papers. Outside speakers also join us and we also include topics on careers in biology, diversity and equity and development of research proposals.
Previous Classes Taught
Genes and Heredity
Introduction to transmission, population and quantitative genetics.
Conservation Biology
Introduction to conservation topics, practices and principles. Lecture and lab course.
Conservation Genetics
Introduction to conservation genetics with a focus on genetic tools and analyses geared towards small populations.
Quantitative Genetics
Introduction to quantitative genetics with a focus on the mathematical methods to partition phenotypic variance.
Advanced Linear Models
As the name implies, this is an advanced course in linear models. Focuses on both linear and generalized linear models as well as random effect models as implemented in the scripting language "R".
Advanced Evolution and Behavior
Graduate course focusing on topics in evolution, behavior and population genetics. Geared for graduates students preparing for concentration exams.
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