Teaching

Quality science education is critical to the development of thoughtful and responsible citizens in all walks of life. In the Terry Lab, we aim to foster excitement about discovery while developing skills in collaboration, problem-solving, synthesis, and communication — through diverse instructional methods and authentic research experiences. ## Courses

BI 427 / 527

Paleobiology

Offered every Spring

A process-based examination of marine and terrestrial fossils covering preservation, macroevolution, extinction, biomechanics, paleoecology, and climate change. Incorporates lecture, laboratory work, and field trips.

BI 481 / 581

Biogeography

Offered every other Winter (odd years)

Focuses on the geological, climatological, ecological, and evolutionary factors influencing species distribution, with emphasis on community assembly, global change, and conservation in a rapidly changing world.

BI 370

Ecology

Offered every other Fall (odd years)

An introductory course covering biodiversity distribution, species interactions, climate system relationships, population dynamics, and the ecological effects of extinction, invasion, and human activity. Delivered in large lecture format.

## Frequently TA-ed Courses - Introductory Biology series (majors and non-majors) - Anatomy and Physiology - Vertebrate Biology Lab - Comparative / Functional Vertebrate Anatomy Lab