At Arkansas State University, Dr. Neuman-Lee teaches a variety of courses. Most of these courses emphasize physiological processes. Dr. Neuman-Lee focuses on integrating active, inquiry-based learning into the classroom. Below are courses she currently teaches, along with examples of extraordinary student work.

Immunology
This course provides an in-depth study of the human immune system. Topics include innate and acquired immunity, complement fixation, and disorders of the immune system.

Specific Immunology Objectives:
  • Students will be able to identify and understand key mechanisms and cellular processes involved with the immune system.
  • Students will be able to examine the pathology of the immune system and determine key aspects of diagnosis.
  • Students will be able to evaluate, analyze, and articulate thoughts about current topics and debates surrounding immunity and the immune system (e.g. vaccines, autoimmunity, antibiotic overuse).​

Typically offered every Fall.
Graduate/Undergraduate/Honors

Vertebrate Endocrinology
​This course provides an in-depth study of the control of physiological processes by hormones. Types of chemical messengers, impact on cells, tissues and organs, and interrelationships of organ systems with respect to hormones will be studied. Important endocrine disorders will also be addressed.

Specific Endocrinology Objectives:
  • Students will gain a firm understanding of basic cellular processes and signaling that control the endocrine system.
  • Students will develop an appreciation for the processes controlled and affected by the endocrine system.
  • Students will learn to recognize the endocrine organs, tissues, cells, and hormones in vertebrate systems.
  • Students will be able to comprehend the influences that control the endocrine system and the impacts when the endocrine system does not function properly.

Graduate/Undergraduate/Honors

Comparative Animal Physiology
This course provides an examination of physiological systems and processes across vertebrate and invertebrate groups. Broad topics include energetic relationships, integrating systems, reproduction, internal transport, and maintenance of internal balance.

Specific Comparative Animal Physiology Objectives:
  • Learn basic principles in physiology and how the environment shapes physiology
  • Appreciation for the diversity of physiological adaptations
  • Gain experience reading and analyzing scientific literature
  • Practice writing and working with collaborators on a creative project

Undergraduate/Graduate/Honors

Herpetology
This course focuses on collection, identification, classification, distribution, economic importance, and life histories of amphibians and reptiles, with emphasis on Arkansas species.

Specific Herpetology Objectives:
  • Gain an understanding of the phylogenetic relationships between reptiles and amphibians
  • Appreciate the diversity of physiological, behavioral, and ecological adaptations that reptiles and amphibians employ
  • Compare and contrast between different adaptive strategies
  • Understand the importance of reptiles and amphibians in communities and ecosystems

Typically offered every Spring.
Graduate/Undergraduate/Honors

Ecophysiology
This course provides an examination of animal physiology in an ecological context. Emphasis will be placed on wild vertebrate populations. Topics may include stress, reproduction, osmoregulation, ecoimmunology, and metabolic processes.

Specific Ecophysiology Objectives:
  • Appreciate the influence of ecological processes on wild organisms
  • Understand key physiological processes that guide the behavior and ecology of wild organisms
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Graduate

The Anatomy of a Grant

This course will allow students to prepare a large grant for a government or non-profit agency. Students will write the grant, compile a budget, and complete documentation required for funding. Students will work with various campus offices and successful grantees to navigate this process.
 
Specific Anatomy of a Grant Objectives:
  • Identifies key offices, personnel, and documentation responsible for the completion of a successful grant
  • Generate a project description that is clear and concise for target audience
  • ​Summarize the steps and processes required for composing a fundable grant 

Graduate