RESEARCH
 
My research focuses on the genetics of diverse marine and aquatic organisms.

My current projects include:
(1) Genome structure and population genetics of the American Lobster
(2) genetic diversity in insects of the Mobile/Tensaw River Delta
(3) expression of silk genes in black fly larvae, and characterization of silk proteins
(4) the genetics of invasive insects in the Galapagos Islands and
(5) population genetics of oysters in Mobile Bay.
COURSES TAUGHT
 
  • Introductory Genetics -BLY 311
  • Laboratory in Genetics -BLY 312
  • Developmental Biology -BLY 511

Introductory Genetics- BLY 311.
This course is a survey of classical,molecular and population genetics at the introductory level

Laboratory in Genetics - BLY 312.
The intent of this course is to introduce students to modern genetic techniques including DNA isolation, gene cloning, electrophoresis, digital imaging, data bank searching and chromosome techniques.

Developmental Biology- BLY 511.
We focus on the molecular events of embryonic development in this course. Model systems, such as lambda phage, C. elegans and Drosophila melanogaster are used to illustrate universal principles of development. The course involves student presentations of primary literature papers and a major literature review of a topic selected by the student.

 
 
     
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