Classes I currently teach at SU
ECOLOGY (Fall semesters)
BIOL 310
Introduction to the interactions between organisms and their
environment. Biotic and abiotic factors affecting individuals,
populations, communities and ecosystems emphasized.
BIOLOGY OF REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS (Spring in odd years)
BIOL 423/523
Focuses on many aspects of the study of reptiles and
amphibians, including evolution, taxonomy, physiology,
behavior, mating systems, ecology and conservation. Labs
and field trips emphasize identification, field observation and
natural history of local species.
ORNITHOLOGY/Biology of Birds (Spring in even years)
BIOL 405/505
Study of birds. Topics include form and function, systematics,
speciation, behavior and communication, reproduction,
migration, ecological topics including demography, population
dynamics, community structure and conservation. Field trips
emphasize identification and natural history of local species.
MEDITERRANEAN BIODIVERSITY IN SPAIN (Summer Term I)
BIOL 399 (399 counts as an experiential learning Gen Ed and towards BIOL and ENVR mjors)
Study of the biodiversity and ecology of the the Mediterranean. This Summer course month of June) takes students to chaparral and mountain habitats on land and to Mediterranean sea to snorkel and intertidal habitats where they estimate biodiversity of birds, reptiles, fish and invertebrates.
TROPICAL BIODIVERSITY IN COSTA RICA (January term)
BIOL 399 (399 counts as an experiential learning Gen Ed and towards BIOL and ENVR mjors)
Study of the biodiversity and ecology of the tropics in Costa Rica. This winter course takes students to diverse tropical habitats where they estimate biodiversity of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.
