Teaching Philosophy
Our teaching philosophy is centered on cultivating intellectual curiosity and sustained engagement with microbiology by immersing students in authentic scientific inquiry. We aim to create a laboratory environment in which students not only acquire technical competencies but also develop enthusiasm for experimental design, data interpretation, and problem-solving.
Emphasis is placed on fostering independence, encouraging students to think critically, troubleshoot methodologically, and identify and evaluate primary scientific literature as a foundation for evidence-based reasoning.
This approach is closely aligned with the mission of the Antimicrobial Compound Discovery Center (ACDC) within the MMI Department at UT San Antonio, where research-driven education is integrated with efforts to address the global crisis of antibiotic resistance.
Teaching Courses
Dr. Xhavit Zogaj
- MMI5013 — Fundamentals of Biotechnology (graduate level course)
- MMI5133 — Biotechnology Laboratory II (graduate level course)
- MMI3722 — Microbiology Laboratory (upper division course)
- MMI4923 — Laboratory Research (undergraduate research course)
Dr. Hamid Badali
- MMI3722 — Microbiology Laboratory Coordinator (upper division course)
- BIO1203 — Biosciences I for Science Majors (lower division course)
