Classroom Teaching
VTPB438 Biomedical Virology, Undergraduate Course (3 credits), Spring
Fundamental study of nature and characteristics of human and animal viruses; classification, morphology, chemical structure, ability to cause disease and nature of resulting disease.
VTPB438 Biomedical Virology (Honors Section), Undergraduate Course (3 credits), Spring
Fundamental study of nature and characteristics of human and animal viruses; classification, morphology, chemical structure, ability to cause disease and nature of resulting disease.
VTMI689 Special Topics In Biomedical Virology (will change to its permanent number VTMI638 from 2025) , Graduate Course (3 Credits), Spring
Fundamental study of nature and characteristics of human and animal viruses; classification, morphology, chemical structure, epidemiology and disease. This course is designed for graduate students in the Biomedical Sciences non-thesis option and for those graduate students whose research is not in virology but want to expand their knowledge in the field.
VTMI663/MPIM 663, Molecular Biology of Viruses, Graduate Course ( 3 credits), Fall, Even Year
In-depth studies of the biochemistry and the replication strategies of viruses and molecular mechanisms of pathogenesis for selected viral systems.
VTMI689 Special Topics: Current Molecular Approaches in Biomedical Sciences , Graduate Course (3 Credits), Fall, odd year
Critical analyses of a broad range of current approaches and techniques used in modernbiomedical science research in the context of primary research articles. The class will have an indepth analysis of some commonly used kits and the underlying biological principles. Students will be able to discuss many modern molecular methods and know the biological questions can be addressed by a given method. Students will learn skills to critically read a scientific paper.
GENE 608 Critical Analysis of Genetic Literature (Guest instructor), Graduate Course ( 2 credits), Fall
Introduction to Major Genetic Model Systems (MSs).
Mentoring
Trainees at all levels (Postdoc, Graduate Student, and Undergraduate Student) are welcome. The training goal is to instill critical thinking skills and facilitate the trainees’ independence in catching critical scientific questions, designing/carrying out experiments, and analyzing/synthesizing the results.
Courses taught at Kansas State University prior to April 2021
Advanced Cell Biology (BIOL707), Fall, Senior undergraduate, and graduate students, Credits (3)
This is an advanced level course designed for graduate students and senior undergraduates. The course is designed for students who start or are considering a career in life science or related fields. Topics include methods in cell biology, cell signaling, the cell cycle, the cytoskeleton, cell death, the extracellular matrix, cancer, stem cell, cell biology of infection and student-selected topics. The formats used in the class include lectures, primary research article discussion, student presentation, problem analysis, etc.
Modern Molecular Approaches (BIOL860), Spring, graduate students, Credits (3)
An introduction to approaches and techniques used in the molecular analysis of biological systems, with a focus on modern molecular and cellular biological approaches. The format is primarily group discussion of primary literature, with the goal of instilling the ability to think critically and evaluate published studies.
Principles of Biology (BIOL198), undergraduate students, Credits (4), Fall 2014
An introductory course for majors and non-majors focusing on plants, animals, and microbes. Specific areas covered include biological molecules, cells, genetics, energy flow, physiology, ecology, and evolution.
Problems in Biology (BIOL698), undergraduate students, Spring, Fall