Teaching

Evidence-based instruction in genetics and molecular biology, anchored in inclusive and engaging course design and meaningful integration of technology. 

"Effective teaching is not a talent — it is a set of learnable, evidence-based practices. Every student deserves an instructor who has invested as seriously in the science of teaching as in the science of their discipline." - Dr. E

Dr. Ellefson approaches teaching as a scholarly practice grounded in the learning sciences. Her courses emphasize scientific reasoning, inclusive participation, and meaningful connections between genetics concepts and broader biological contexts.

Undergraduate Courses

• MCB 10 — Introduction to Human Heredity 

• MCB 23 — History of Cancer  

• BIS 101 / BIS 101V — Genes and Gene Expression  

• MCB 121 — Advanced Molecular Biology 

Graduate Courses

• FSE 310 — Effective Teaching of College Biology  

• FSE 305 — Building a Teaching Portfolio  

• FSE 391 — Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Seminar  

• FSE 301 — Developing Teaching Resources 

• FSE 392 — Teaching Practicum in the Sciences  

Student Seminars and Programs

• AVENUE B — UC Davis 2021-2024