Teaching Philosophy

At OSU, I teaching the following classes

Undergraduate Courses

F/W/S = fall, winter or spring terms of respective year

RNG 442 Rangeland‑Animal Relations W26 (scheduled): Examines ecological principles of domesticated livestock grazing and their applications to the management of rangelands. Emphasizes sustainability of ecosystem goods and services including grazing effects on individual plants, plant communities and ecosystems. Analyzes grazing management principles to integrate livestock production and enhance ecological goods and services.

RNG 499 Special Topics: Field Tools & Technologies S26 (scheduled) ‑ in development:

RNG 421/521 Rangeland Restoration Ecology and Management S24; S25; S27 (scheduled): Describe and evaluate principles, tools and techniques guiding the restoration of degraded rangelands including grassland, shrubland, woodland, riparian and dry forest ecosystems. Identify and understand ecological factors, processes, stressors and pressures that interact to determine ecological health, resistance and resilience. Manipulate plants, soil, animals and microenvironments to improve ecosystem function and services. Conduct site assessments to identify key causes of degradation, and create restoration and management solutions that incorporates ecological, economic, and social factors.

RNG 352 Ecology of Shrublands W25: Describe and differentiate stress and disturbance impacts on shrubland ecosystems using an autecological approach. Explores the effects of climate, fire, and herbivory on plant morphology, physiology, reproduction, and growth. Evaluate and compare life histories of common shrubs and shrubland communities.

RNG 353 Wildland Plant ID S24; S26: dentify common plant species of grassland, shrubland and woodland ecosystems of North America and describe their ecological, cultural and economic importance. Use ecological, morphological and anatomical characteristics to identify plant species. Design and conduct plant inventories, collect and press voucher specimens and utilize dichotomous keys, hand lenses and microscopes to identify plant species.

RNG 405 Reading & Conference: Eastside Ecology Forum F25, W26, S26:

Graduate Courses

RNG 507/607 Seminar: Eastside Ecology Forum F25, W26, S26

Grad courses in development:

RNG 5/6XX Climate change impacts on rangelands WN27 ‑ in development

RNG 5/6XX Research Data and Code Management WN28 ‑ in development