TEACHING AT OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
Learning ecology by doing ecology
Courses in plant ecology, quantitative thinking, scientific communication, and research proposal development.
Courses
Andy teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology at Oregon State University in Corvallis.
SPRING · CORVALLIS
BOT 341 · Plant Ecology
An introduction to the ecological processes that shape plant populations, communities, and ecosystems.
FALL · CORVALLIS
BOT 445/545 · Advanced Plant Ecology
An advanced examination of contemporary questions, methods, and theory in plant ecology.
FALL & WINTER · CORVALLIS
BOT 507/599 · Seminar in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology
A discussion-based seminar engaging current research across ecology, evolution, and conservation biology.
FALL · CORVALLIS
BOT 508 · NSF GRFP Grant Writing Workshop
A practical workshop supporting students as they develop clear, compelling research proposals.
Teaching philosophy
Plant ecology begins with understanding the natural history of species—how they grow, reproduce, interact with other organisms, and respond to their environments. This foundation allows students to ask meaningful ecological questions and interpret evidence in its biological context. Our courses combine close observation, field experience, conceptual thinking, and clear scientific communication. We believe students learn best when they engage directly with organisms and ecosystems, enjoy the process of discovery, and develop the practical and analytical skills needed to understand a rapidly changing natural world.