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  • 2000: Ph.D. Microbiology. University of California, Davis.
  • 1995: M.S. Biological Sciences. California State University, Chico.
  • 1991: B.A. Interdisciplinary Biology. Lawrence University, Appleton, WI. Cum laude in course work and independent studies.

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MBIO 2010 Microbiology for Allied Health

An introduction to the basic concepts and principles of microbiology as it affects human health. Topics include the process of disease transmission, immunology, physical and chemical methods of disease prevention and control, as well as major infectious diseases of the body systems.

MBIO 3010 General Microbiology

A study of microorganisms, particularly bacteria, including an introduction to bacterial structure/function, genetics, metabolism, physiology, and evolution, and their role in the world.

MBIO 3032 General Microbiology Laboratory

An introduction to the principles and basic laboratory methods employed in working with bacteria - methods for culturing, identifying and handling of bacteria (aseptic techniques, streak plating, staining methods, and microscopy).

MBIO 4600 Food Microbiology

Study of the relationship of microorganisms to food-borne disease, food spoilage, and food production as well as food preservation

MBIO 4500 Bacterial Physiology

Examination of bacterial physiology including discussions of cell structure and function, energetics, regulation of growth and metabolism, and environmental adaptation

BIOL 3310 Cellular and Molecular Biology

Introductory analysis of the structure and function of the major components of the cell with emphasis on the molecular mechanisms involved in membrane function, signal transduction, intracellular compartments and transport, cell division and apoptosis

  • Genetics
  • Evolution of endosymbiotic bacteria-insect associations
  • Environmental Microbiology (bioremediation)
  • Molecular Biology

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