Courses

To present a more in-depth picture of my educational background, here is a list of meaningful academic courses I have taken, grouped by educational institution and topic, rather than chronologically. See my C.V. and my book list for insight into my professional experiences and autodidactic efforts.

University of Washington (Seattle, Washington, USA)

  • Statistical inference in applied research (2015)
  • Multivariate analytical techniques for community ecology (2016)
  • Analysis of research problems: experimental design & introductory philosophy of science (2016)
  • Community ecology (2015)
  • Seminar: wildlife topics (2016)
  • Seminar: topics in ecology and forestry (2016)
  • Graduate studies in forest soils (2016)
  • Biogeochemical cycling in soils and forest ecosystems (2016)
  • Environmental applications of plants: bioenergy and bioremediation (2016)
  • Univariate and multivariate analysis for scientific reports (2016)
  • Fisheries topics: applications of isotopes in ecology (2016)
  • Introductory restoration ecology (2015)
  • Current issues in restoration ecology and environmental horticulture (2016)
  • Environmental innovation practicum (2016)
  • Mandarin Chinese language series (2008–2009)
  • First-year Classical Chinese (2009)
  • First-year Korean (2008)
  • Chinese linguistics (2009)
  • History of Chinese literature (2008)
  • Chinese poetry (2009)
  • Special studies in Chinese literature: essays & short stories in Mandarin Chinese (2009)
  • Art & archaeology of China (2009)
  • Religions of China (2008)
  • History of Biblical interpretation (2009)
  • Han Chinese culture & society (2008)
  • History of Chinese civilization (2009)
  • History of modern China (2008)
  • History of Iran & Central Asia (2008)
  • Introduction to labor studies (2008)

Sichuan University (Chengdu, Sichuan, China)

  • Fourth-year Mandarin Chinese (2009, study abroad program in partnership with University of Washington Department of Asian Languages & Literature)

Shoreline Community College (Shoreline, Washington, USA)

  • Biochemistry series (2013–2014)
  • Special project in environmental science: soil contaminants, phytosequestration, and food crops (2004)
  • Calculus III (2006)
  • Intermediate analysis (2006)
  • Introductory probability & statistics (2005)
  • Principles of physical anthropology (2005)
  • Introductory microeconomics (2003)
  • Introductory macroeconomics (2004)
  • Introduction to international political economy (2004)
  • Special project in economics: international financial institutions (2004)
  • Survey of global issues (2006, study abroad program in Thailand focusing on sustainable agriculture, poverty reduction, and elimination of human trafficking)
  • Criminal evidence & constitutional law (2006)
  • Modern presidential politics (2004)
  • American government & politics (2004)
  • Concepts of political power (2006)
  • Ancient & medieval world history (2005)
  • African history & cultures (2004)
  • American Indian history (2005)
  • Principles of sociocultural anthropology (2005)
  • Composition & expository prose (2005)
  • First-year Mandarin Chinese (2005)
  • Voice instruction (2003)

University of Colorado (Boulder, Colorado, USA)

  • Calculus for engineers series (2001–2002)
  • Introduction to aerospace engineering (2001)
  • Accelerated introduction to astronomy series (2001)
  • General chemistry for engineers (2001)
  • Engineering projects (2001)
  • TPC-Gateway to Space (2002)
  • Computer Science I: Programming (2002; full disclosure…I attended this course for several weeks and then dropped it because I was struggling and too embarrassed to ask for campus tutoring support, but I did at least learn some basics of C language programming and general computer programming syntax concepts)
  • General physics (2002)

Rifle High School (Rifle, Colorado, USA)

  • Algebra series (1997)
  • Geometry (1998)
  • Advanced mathematics & trigonometry (2000)
  • Field science (1997)
  • Biology (1998)
  • Chemistry (1999)
  • Advanced world history (1997)
  • Geography (1997)
  • Civics (1997)
  • Western philosophy (2000)
  • Psychology (2000)
  • Business law (1999)
  • Accounting (2000)
  • Advanced English series (1997–1999)
  • Advanced Placement English (2000)
  • Spanish I–IV (1997–2000)
  • Drawing & pottery series (1997–1999)
  • Concert choir (1998)