I am a broadly trained ecologist and environmental scientist. The majority of my research and teaching interests, and experiences outside academia, relate to the practice of conservation biology, and in particular how to build conservation action that is based on scientific analysis, but that is commensurate with planning and policy requirements and societal goals. I also have interest and expertise in climate change ecology and mathematical approaches to ecology and conservation.
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conservation biology, population and community ecology
EBIO 6940 - Master's Candidate for Degree
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Spring 2020
Registration intended for students preparing for a thesis defense, final examination, culminating activity, or completion of degree. Instructor consent required.
ENVS 1000 - Introduction to Environmental Studies
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Fall 2022 / Fall 2023
This course provides students with an introduction to natural science topics and skill sets necessary to address multi-dimensional human-environment interactions. Students will survey biological and physical science aspects of environmental change, examining ecological, biological, chemical, and technological factors that influence the quality of life on Earth. The focus of the class is on developing a stronger science-based understanding of Earth�s environmental systems and how they are altered by human activity. Required for ENVS majors.
ENVS 2000 - Applied Ecology for Environmental Studies
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Spring 2018 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2022
Covers how ecological ideas and principles underlie both the problems and solutions of multiple environmental issues. Ecology of environmental concerns ranging from endangered species to global carbon cycling will be reviewed, including perspectives from physiological, behavioral, population, community and ecosystem ecology. Fulfills intermediate natural science requirement for Environmental Studies major. Recommended prerequisites: ENVS 1000 and a course in introductory statistics and two courses in introductory biology or physical geography. Same as EBIO 2040 and EBIO 2640.
ENVS 3100 - Topics in Applied Environmental Studies
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Spring 2023 / Fall 2024
Covers a variety of topics not currently offered in the curriculum; offered depending upon instructor availability and student demand. Fulfills application requirement for Environmental Studies major. May be repeated up to 8 total credit hours, provided topics vary. Recommended prerequisite: ENVS 1000.
ENVS 4850 - ENVS Honors Thesis Research
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Spring 2024
To be taken in final academic year prior to graduation. Consists of honors research and thesis preparation under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Department enforced restriction: Requires a minimum 3.3 GPA and a declared ENVS major and approval by departmental honors committee. If a student wishes to use ENVS 4850 to complete the ENVS Capstone degree requirement, at least 3 credit hours of ENVS 4850 are required (by graduation).
ENVS 5100 - Special Topics in Environmental Studies
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Spring 2022 / Fall 2023
A variety of topics not currently offered in curriculum; offered depending on instructor availability and student demand. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours, provided the topics vary.
ENVS 5510 - Environmental Studies Colloquia Series
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Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2022
All first year ENVS graduate students are required to attend the ENVS Colloquia Series. Speakers from around the world and within the department cover topics in all areas of Environmental Studies. May be repeated up to 2 total credit hours.
ENVS 5520 - Seminar in Environmental Studies
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Spring 2018
Addresses current topics in Environmental Studies. Provides forum for students to critically evaluate the primary literature on a particular theme. May be repeated up to 7 total credit hours.
