Teaching
How do we learn about the world around us?
How do we effectively share scientific findings?
What does it mean to be a successful researcher or student?
As scientists & as human beings we are constantly learning from our environments, our experiences, and each other. We navigate challenges, fail, make breakthroughs, and connect ideas.
Whether it is in the lab or in the classroom, we are always looking for the best strategies to engage in science and support students.
Cell Biology
BY 218
Fall semesters
3 credits
How does the cell work?
This course establishes the fundamentals of cell biology, including: signal transduction, transport, cell communication, protein structure.
Medical Microbiology
BY 448
Spring semesters
Pre-req: BY 160 and 214
3 credits (C1)
Does you really need to get a flu shot?
(yes)
In this course we systematically examine human pathogens with a focus on why the biological properties of organisms are important to disease in humans, including the basic principles of host immune response, laboratory diagnosis, bacteriology, virology, mycology, and parasitology. This class emphasizes basic research and clinical practice to understand the epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases.
Advanced Cell Biology
BY 480 / 580
Fall semesters
Pre-req: BY160 and 214
3 credits (C1)
How do cells function in normal human health & in diseases, like cancer?
The goal of this course is to explore cell functions: DNA replication and repair, cell cycle control, cell communication and signaling, and the cytoskeleton.
We approach this through discussing primary scientific literature. We practice communicating scientific findings, and writing convincing proposals for new research.
Emerging Pathogens
BY 370
Spring semester - Trudeau Institute
How does our changing world impact what diseases will spread in humans?
In this course, we will study how humans interact with pathogens, from our immune system to society. We will look at disease outbreaks in the 20th and 21st centuries to understand the role of human intervention - for better or for worse.
Useful resources
Clarkson course offerings
An up-to-date list of all courses offered at Clarkson University campuses.
iBiology by HHMI
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) provides free educational videos and articles about key findings in biology by the biologists who made them!
https://www.ibiology.org/
Course Source
A great resource for science educators who want to incorporate active learning strategies and class activities into lesson planning for undergraduate biology courses.
https://www.coursesource.org/
CBE- Life Science Education
STEM educational research journal, published quarterly by the American Society for Cell Biology
https://www.lifescied.org/