TEACHING
PHILOSOPHY
Our classroom is a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment. All people, opinions, and voices will be respected without judgement.
It is my job to support you and help you succeed - I will do my best to make lectures effective, interesting, and engaging. I will listen to your feedback and suggestions to improve my courses throughout the semester. Please don't be afraid to come to office hours if you need help or have any questions, I will always offer my support and guidance.
Below read about Dr. McLean’s current courses.
BIO 457: ICHTHYOLOGY
Dr. McLean currently teaches the BIO 457: Ichthyology Lecture and coordinates the BIO 457L: Ichthyology Lab. Ichthyology is the study of fishes. The lecture introduces students to the diversity, evolutionary history, classification, form and function, ecology, and conservation of fishes. The lab emphasizes these topics by examining the diversity of fishes from the U.S. Southeast region. Dr. McLean’s lectures highlight real world examples, particularly from coral reef fishes, and emerging research findings. The lectures also feature interviews with real-world fish biologists and a heavy emphasis on career and graduate school preparation.
Student Evaluations
Click below to access Dr. McLean’s unedited student evaluations from recent semesters:
“This class and professor were my absolute favorite ever. I wanted to take this course regardless of who taught it but by the end I wouldn't have taken it if Dr. McLean wasn't teaching it"
“Dr. McLean is the best instructor I have ever had. He not only cares about helping you pass the course but he also cares about your success in the field”
“Dr. McLean has been one of my favorite teachers. He is great at explaining the course content and makes it really engaging with examples and videos to provide visuals”
“I absolutely loved Dr. McLean. I found his appreciation for the subject and ability to bring hands on experiences to the course made it wonderful”
“You are so great at listening and responding to feedback, I appreciate it so much and it makes me feel heard as a student”
“He is an inspiring and very talented educator, I can not wait to take his next class. He does amazing at relaying information and helping students”