COURSES

Molecules, Genes and Cells(BIO111)

Cell Biology (BIO308)

Intro to Forensic Sciences (CIS 261)

Seminars (BIO361/2)

Forensic Serology
Fall2008

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

From Venoms & Toxins to Drugs

Independent research (Bio371/372)

Group Investigation in Epithelial Cell Biology (Bio351)

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To understand how an organism works we need to understand its basic parts -- cells. As a cell biologist I use techniques ranging from microscopy & biochemistry to molecular biology, and from classical genetic crosses to genomics to attack the enormous question of 'how does a cell work?' While each approach by itself is informative a clear picture of a cellular process will only result by combining the right questions with the best techniques and taking time to listen to the data. My courses reflect this 'multi-front' approach and combine discussions of questions and journal articles, interactive lectures, investigative labs and web assignments.