Human Anatomy and Physiology II is the second semester of the Anatomy and Physiology sequence for sophomore level students. The 2-hour per week lab focuses on teaching the students how to recognize the organs of the body in addition to how the body systems function using cat dissections, histology, models, and interactive computer activities. The hands on lab activities aid the students in assimilating lecture information to 3-D structures. The hands on aspects of this lab provided me the experience of getting to work with students one on one to improve their understanding.

Ecology is a sophomore level class with a 3 hour per week laboratory component. The class is designed to give students a basic background in general ecology. The lab focuses on providing skills that can be used in real world situations in science research including, the use of Excel, basic statistics, and scientific writing. There is an emphasis on good data collection and proper fieldwork techniques though the use of field excursions to places like Tuskegee National Forest. This class taught me skills like field trip planning and execution and how to properly pace teaching introductory topics.

Histology is an upper lever biology course taught to pre-professional students on track to places like dental and medical school. Juniors and seniors in this class learn to use proper microscope techniques to identify the tissues of the human body and how the body systems function. During the 3-hour per week laboratory period, students focus on a different body system each week throughout the semester from the Central Nervous System to the Reproductive System. Histology and Vertebrate Development developed my microscope techniques as well as the ability to clearly deliver hour lectures pertaining to complicated topics.

Vertebrate Development is a class that is taken by mostly Biomedical Science majors that are on track to apply to professional schools. This challenging class has a 2-hour lab twice a week where students use proper microscope techniques to learn the process of development from embryonic organisms. The students develop an understanding of vertebrate embryonic anatomy through the study of various developmental stages of the frog, chicken, and pig. This was the first class I taught at Auburn and was a great challenge that allowed me to develop my teaching style into the one I use today. Throughout my years teaching Vert, I refined my teaching style and became comfortable in the front of a classroom.