Courses I currently teach:

BIOS 101 – Bioscience: This course focuses on biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, and molecular biology. It is intended to provide a background upon which upper division courses will be built. Three-hour lecture; three-hour lab.

BIOS 307 – Biochemical Metabolism: A robust view of metabolic pathways will be presented to provide understanding of energy generation and the metabolic potential of cells. Particular emphasis will be on the integration of metabolism into human and cell physiology. 3 cr. One hour lecture, three times a week for 16 weeks

BIOS 455/655 – Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics III: Proteins: This course provides a comprehensive understanding of protein structure and enzymology using practical experience in both structural bioinformatics and protein biochemistry. 4 cr. Two four hour laboratories per week for 16 weeks

BIOS 480/680 – Bioinformatics Programming: This course provides a breadth of topics that are encompassed by this discipline using a project-driven approach to developing appropriate web applications. Topics within the course also include algorithm design and implementation, biological sequence analysis, integration of sequence information at the molecular, cellular, and environmental levels, latest innovations in genomics and proteomics, and ethical questions that arise from new technologies. 4 cr. 3 one hour lectures/week with one three hour laboratory/week for 16 weeks

GSCI 108 – Introduction to Bioinformatics and Molecular Medicine: This online general education course has been designed to provide a basic understanding of molecular biomarkers, genetic tests, and bioinformatics. In addition to this background, technical expertise will be gained in navigating relevant bioinformatics web-sites and introductory computer programming using Perl. 3 cr. Online delivery for 16 weeks

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Courses I teach occasionally:

BIOS 100 – Nature of Life: Examination of the question “What is life?” is used to promote discussion of basic biological concepts, “unique” aspects of biology, and contemporary issues relevant to biology ranging from disease to bioethics. 3 cr. Two one hour lectures/one one hour discussion

BIOS 414/614 - Molecular Evolution Course topics include the evolution of nucleic acids, proteins, and genomes within the context of cells, organisms, and populations

BIOS 489 - Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics Senior Seminar: Presentation and discussion of on-going undergraduate research projects, including literature review and journal presentations. 1 cr. one hour lecture/discussion

BIOS 495 – Biological Sciences Senior Seminar: Capstone course offering students the opportunity to evaluate their education and academic program. Both written and oral presentation assessment tools are used in this course. 1 cr. one hour lecture

BIOS 690 – Molecular Machines: In this course, students purify, assemble, and measure the conformational dynamics of the 20S proteasome; a molecular machine responsible for turnover of most proteins in eukaryotic cells. Lectures focus on the emerging field of nanobiotechnology. Portions of this course have been integrated into BIOS 455/655. 1cr. four hour lab for eight weeks

BIOS 731 – Graduate Seminar in Molecular Biology: A forum discussing scientific integrity. 1cr. offered within a series, every fourth semester