Jesse G. Dillon

Courses Taught

Biol 111: Evolution and Diversity (3 units)
Introductory Biology Lecture course for Biosciences majors.  First course in a 3-course series, focuses on the understanding of basic evolutionary principles and how they have generated the amazing diversity of life on Earth over the last 3.8 billion years.

Biol/Micr 355: Microbial Ecology (3 units)
Lecture course on the ecological role of diverse groups of microorganisms in the environment. This course is required of all new Microbiology majors.

Biol/Micr 355L: Microbial Ecology Lab (1 unit)
Laboratory elective course on practical exercises in studying the diversity and ecology of microbes from the environment.

Biol/Micr 415/515: Marine Microbiology (3 units)
Advanced Lecture/seminar and laboratory course for Marine Biology and Microbiology majors.

Biol 696b: Scientific Communication (2 units)

Graduate course on scientific research, writing and presentation skills, professional development.  Required of all Biology and Microbiology Master's students.

Micr 661: Graduate Seminar (2 units)

Graduate seminar on advanced topics in microbial ecology and evolution. Required of Microbiology Master's students.

Micr 211 Laboratory (2 units)
Introductory Microbiology Lab for Microbiology majors.

Micr 200 Laboratory (2 units)
Introductory Bacteriology Lab for non-majors.