I teach a variety of microbiology courses at UCR.
See below for what I'm currently teaching and the catalog description for that course.
For current information about a course that you're in, everything is updated and run through CANVAS.
I teach a variety of microbiology courses at UCR.
See below for what I'm currently teaching and the catalog description for that course.
For current information about a course that you're in, everything is updated and run through CANVAS.
Spring 2025
BIOL/MCBL 121, Introductory Microbiology:
An intensive introduction to the fundamental physiology and molecular biology of bacteria and viruses. Covers bacterial and viral molecular genetics, an introduction to microbial pathogenesis, and applications of microbiology in modern societies.
I'm currently teaching the Lecture portion of the course and supervising 3 Teaching Associates who teach the discussions.
Previous quarters
Winter 2025: BIOL/MCBL 121, Introductory Microbiology
Winter 2025: BIOL/MCBL 121L, Microbiology Laboratory
Winter 2025: MCBL 131L, Microbiology Laboratory 2
Fall 2024: BIOL/MCBL 121L, Microbiology Laboratory
Catalog descriptions for previous courses:
BIOL/MCBL 121, Introductory Microbiology:
An intensive introduction to the fundamental physiology and molecular biology of bacteria and viruses. Covers bacterial and viral molecular genetics, an introduction to microbial pathogenesis, and applications of microbiology in modern societies.
BIOL/MCBL 121L and MCBL 131L, Microbiology Laboratory:
Laboratory exercises in diagnostic bacteriology, basic virology, and epidemiology. Includes fundamental quantitative and diagnostic microbiological procedures, basic mechanisms of microbial genetic exchange, and a project examining bacterial epidemiology. MCBL 131L is designed for MCBL majors and includes a separate discussion section with the instructor.
Previously, I was a Lecturer at California State Polytechnic University: Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona), where I taught the following courses:
BIO 110, Life Science:
Basic concepts in the study of living systems, including human beings. Uses the study of biology to illustrate approaches of science in understanding the universe. The role of science in modern society and the impact of human civilization on other organisms considered.
BIO 115 and 115L, Basic Biology:
Introduction to living things; covering levels of organization from molecules to ecosystems. Designed for students not majoring in Biology, Biotechnology, and Environmental Biology.
BIO 121 and 121L, Foundations of Biology: Energy and Matter, Cycles and Flows:
Defined by the theme of Energy and Matter: Cycles and Flows, this course will examine the acquisition, utilization and flow of energy and matter through various taxa (microbes, plants, animals) and organizational levels (cells, organisms, populations, ecosystems) that comprise living systems.
Faculty Supervisor for BIO 121L (Supervised 6-8 Teaching Associates per quarter)
BIO 123L, Foundations of Biology: Biodiversity Lab:
Biodiversity is examined at molecular, cellular, organismal and ecological levels with an emphasis on phylogenetic relationships. Laboratory provides exposure to basic laboratory and field techniques and introduces major groups of living organisms, habitats in which they reside and factors affecting their ecology and evolution.
BIO 301, Human Sexuality:
Candid and factual coverage of human sexuality through lectures, films, guest speakers and discussion. Topics include anatomy and physiology, sexual response, hormones, birth control and ethical implications, fertilization, pregnancy and childbirth, sexual behavior and human values, diseases and dysfunctions, sex and the law, myths, misconceptions and recent developments in the study of human sexuality.
BIO 490, Scientific Communication:
Oral and written presentation of selected topics in biology.
BIO 692, Independent Study:
Study, research, or readings proposed by the student with the consultation and approval and under the supervision of a faculty member, but not leading to a thesis/project.
MIC 428 and 428L, Microbial Physiology:
Life processes of prokaryotic microorganisms. The diverse nutritional requirements and metabolism exhibited by microorganisms, structure and function, nutritional requirements, growth.
Faculty Supervisor for MIC 428L (Supervised 1-2 Teaching Associates per quarter)