Courses taught

Introduction to Natural Resource Ecology and Management (RNR 1010) This is a team taught course that introduces students to the ecology, management, and conservation of forest, fish, wetland, and wildlife species and their habitats. I teach the sections about freshwater organisms and ecosystems.​

​

Biology of fishes (RNR 4037) This course has a conceptual focus, exploring the diversity of ways fishes have adapted to different environmental conditions and basic principles to understand fishes in the context of their natural environments.  Students should expect to practice science communication as part of the course curriculum. This course is offered every Spring.

​

Ichthyology (RNR 4145) My ichthyology course introduces students to the diversity of fishes and provides a basic understanding of fish biology. In the lab, students examine how variation in morphology, physiology, life history, and behavior among fish species relate to their ecology and evolutionary history. There is also a significant field component to the course allowing students to become familiar with the fishes of Louisiana. We take field trips to different fish habitats across the state, collect fishes, and learn to identify different species in the field. Students will become familiarized with methods fish biologists use during fieldwork. The course is offered every fall.

​

Freshwater mussel ecology and evolution (RNR 7029) Fisheries Seminar-North American Freshwater Mussel Ecology and Evolution (1hr). Developed a graduate student seminar that familiarizes students with current research on the ecology, taxonomic diversity, and conservation and management of freshwater mussels, with emphasis on North American fauna.