Contact Information

Office Hours

• Monday: 11 AM to 12 PM and by appointment any day
• Tuesday: 11 AM to 12 PM
• Wednesday: 11 AM to 12 PM
• Thursday: 11 AM to 12 PM
• Friday: 11 AM to 12 PM

Education

• BA, Slippery Rock University, 1975
• MS, Cornell University, 1978
• Ph.D., Cornell University, 1980

Classes

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BIOL 100

Title: General Biology for Non-majors Catalog Description: Basic biological concepts, interpretation and application of scientific methods, and effects of biological advances on society. Core curriculum science course; cannot be used for credit toward field of concentration in biology.

BIOL 190

Title: Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Catalog Description: Structure and function of cells. Major molecules of life; composition and physiology of cellular organelles; cell metabolism, reproduction, motility, and gene function of both plant and animal cells. Required for biology majors.

BIOL 223

Title: Human Anatomy and Physiology I Catalog Description: The morphology and physiology of cells, tissues, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems in a laboratory and lecture class. Designed for all life science majors but specifically for students in allied health programs.

BIOL 224

Title: Human Anatomy and Physiology II Catalog Description: A continuation of Biology 223 with consideration of the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, excretory, endocrine, and reproductive systems; increased emphasis on body chemistry.

BIOL 251

Title: General Microbiology Catalog Description: A laboratory and lecture course emphasizing taxonomy, morphology, physiology, infectious diseases, and ecology of microorganisms in addition to skills in aseptic procedures, isolation, and identification. Open to all life science majors and allied health majors. My Comments: A lab and lecture course emphasizing taxonomy, morphology, physiology, infectious disease and ecology of microorganisms in addition to skills in aseptic procedures, isolation and identification. Open to all life sciences majors and allied health majors. Prereq:BIOL 190 or equivalent Coreq: corresponding lab class

CHEM 100

Title: Molecules and Life in the Modern World Catalog Description: Introduction to chemistry in its many forms and applications, physical and organic, with consideration of environmental and social issues. Includes laboratory activities. My Comments: Introduction to chemistry in its many forms and applications, physical and organic, with consideration of environmental and social issues. Prereq: Qualifying ACT, SAT or Accuplacer Math score or completion of MATH 096 or higher.

ENV 100

Title: Humans and the Environment Catalog Description: Introduction to the relationship of man and his environment. Current thinking and research concerning the impact of industrialization and urbanization on environmental quality, including the population explosion; the potential decline of the affluent society by the depletion of natural resources; the pollution of air, land surface, and water; and the public agencies and policies designed to solve environmental problems.