Department of Biological Sciences- CSU, Chico
Faculty and Staff
Directory
Advisors
Full-Time Faculty
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Barnett, Raymond Professor Holt 349 898-5356 rbarnett@csuchico.edu |
Teaching: Concepts of Biology (Biol 101), Mammology (Biol 266) |
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Bell, Jeffrey Professor Holt 345 898-6181 jbell@csuchico.edu |
Teaching: Human Genetics (Biol 303), Principles of Genetics (Biol 360), Bioinformatics (Biol 610), Genetics of Animal Development (Biol 612) Research: Evolution and regulation of the vertebrate msx2 homeobox gene. Advising: Pre-Dentistry/Dental Hygiene, Cell/Molecular Biology |
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Blee, Kristopher Associate Professor Holt 301H 898-5116 kblee@csuchico.edu |
Teaching: Principles of Biology (Biol 151), Plant Development (Biol 440), Plant Pathology (Biol 446), Topics in Cell/Molecular Biology (Biol 610), Plant Molecular Biology (Biol 670) Research: Plant-microbe interactions, and function of the secretory peroxidase gene family in plants. Advising: Plant Biology, Cell/Molecular Biology |
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Day, Jonathan Associate Professor Holt 223 898-6303 jday@csuchico.edu |
Teaching: Human Physiology (Biol 104), Vertebrate Physiology (Biol 416), Neurophysiology (Biol 418) Research: Successful aging, brain-hormone interactions, learning and memory, diseases of the aging brain. Advising: Pre-Medicine, Pre-Physician Assistant, Cell/Molecular Biology |
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Edelmann, Patricia Professor Holt 205 898-5356 pedelmann@csuchico.edu |
Research: Bacterial adaptation to extreme environments. Advising: Microbiology, Cell/Molecular Biology |
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Engstrom, Tag Assistant Professor Holt 248 898-6748 tengstrom@csuchico.edu |
Teaching: Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (Biol 430), General Zoology Lab (Biol 210), Graduate Student Seminar (Biol 605) Research: Systematics, ecology, and conservation of amphibians and reptiles, particularly turtles. Advising: Zoology, Ecology |
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Hanne, Larry Professor Holt 328 898-6298 lhanne@csuchico.edu |
Teaching: Allied Health Microbiology (Biol 211), Medical Bacteriology (Biol 470), General Virology (Biol 476) Research: Bacteriophage biology and bacterial degradation of environmental pollutants. Advising: Microbiology, Cell/Molecular Biology, Graduate Programs |
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Hatfield, Colleen Assistant Professor Holt 252 898-4235 chatfield@csuchico.edu |
Teaching: Concepts of Biology (Biol 101) Research: How the spatial pattern of resource distribution on a landscape affects ecological processes, from individual behavior to population and community dynamics. Advising: Plant Biology, Ecology |
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Houpis, James (Dean, College of Natural Sciences) Professor Holt 285 898-6121 JHoupis@csuchico.edu |
Research: Stress ecophysiology and morphology of plant species subjected to air toxins, elevated CO2, heavy metals, water stress, and temperature stress. |
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Ivey, Christopher Assistant Professor Holt 306 898-5812 ctivey@csuchico.edu |
Teaching: Advanced Plant Biology (Biol 369) Research: Plant-insect interactions, mating systems, functional morphology, and population genetics of plants. Advising: Plant Biology, Ecology |
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Mahoney, John Associate Professor Holt 343 898-6340 jmahoney@csuchico.edu |
Teaching: Immunology (Biol 466) Research: Host-pathogen interactions, inflammation, and signal transduction. Advising: Pre-Medicine, Pre-Veterinarian, Cell/Molecular Biology |
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Marchetti, Michael Associate Professor Holt 221 898-5641 mmarchetti@csuchico.edu |
Teaching: Conservation Ecology (Bio 334), Aquatic Ecology (Bio 404), Ichthyology (Bio 432), Research Methods in Bio Sci (Bio 600), Community Ecology (Bio 668) Research: Aquatic conservation biology, ecology and restoration, invasive species ecology. Advising: Ecology, Zoology |
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Marcum, Bev Professor Holt 330 898-5539 bmarcum@csuchico.edu |
Teaching: Embryology (Biol 426) Research: Morphogenesis in developing systems, mechanisms of regeneration, pattern formation, and cell differentiation; specifically, using cnidaria as developmental models. Advising: Zoology |
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McEnteggart, Ailsie (Chair, Biology) Professor Holt 308 898-6099 amcenteggart@csuchico.edu |
Teaching: Concepts of Biology (Biol 101), Biological Principles (Biol 152), Botany (Biol 209), Plant Morphology (Biol 225), Phycology (Biol 226) Research: Morphology of freshwater algae. Advising: Plant Biology, Teaching Credential Program |
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Miller, Donald Assistant Professor Holt 240 898-6153 dgmiller@csuchico.edu |
Teaching: Concepts of Biology (Biol 101), General Entomology (Biol 422) Research: Behavioral ecology, especially of invertebrates, ecology and evolution of social behavior and social parasitism, insect-plant interactions. Advising: Ecology, Zoology |
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Pushnik, James Professor Holt 301J 898-6362 jpushnik@csuchico.edu |
Teaching: Plant Physiology (Biol 414) Research: Physiological response mechanisms of plants to environmental stresses and their impact on growth and development. Advising: Plant Biology, Ecology, Cell/Molecular Biology |
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Salter, Irene Assistant Professor Holt 341 898-6340 isalter@csuchico.edu |
Teaching: Concepts of Biology for Liberal Studies (Biol 101), Internship in Science Teaching (Hands on Lab, NSCI 489A), Life Science for Secondary Teaching (NSCT 686) Research: Development of K-12 science curriculum, on-line tools for teachers, and teacher professional development programs Advising:Teaching Credential Program, Masters in Science Teaching |
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Schierenbeck, Kristina Professor Holt 114 898-6410 kschierenbeck@csuchico.edu |
Teaching: Evolution (Biol 302), Plant Systematics (Biol 448), Plant Systematics (Biol 571) Research: Hybridization between native and non-native species. Phylogeography of California species. Advising: Plant Biology, Cell/Molecular Biology, Ecology |
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White, Andrea Assistant Professor Holt 318 898-4123 awhite@csuchico.edu |
Teaching: Spring semester-Bacterial Physiology (BIOL 412), Fall semester-General Microbiology (BIOL 221) Research: Bacterial physiology and genetics of reduced phosphorus metabolism. Advising: Microbiology, Cell/Molecular Biology |
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Wolfe, Gordon Associate Professor Holt 341 898-4256 gwolfe2@csuchico.edu |
Teaching: Microbial Ecology (Biol 402), General Microbiolgy (Biol 221) Research: Chemical signaling and defense among marine protists, molecular ecology, lipid biology of marine algae, education research. Advising: Microbiology, Ecology, Cell/Molecular Biology |
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Wood, David Professor Holt 213 898-6311 dmwood@csuchico.edu |
Teaching: Ecology (Biol 400), Plant Geography (Biol 450) Research: Plant community ecology; restoration ecology. Advising: Plant Biology, Ecology |
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Lecturers
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Arnet, Gary Holt 333 898-5846 GArnet@csuchico.edu |
Teaching: Biology of Childhood (Biol 318), Biology of Cancer (Biol 345) |
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Ballantyne, Robert Holt 254 898-5757 RBallantyne@csuchico.edu |
Teaching: Human Anatomy (Biol 103), Concepts of Biology (Biol 101) |
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Bogiatto, Jay (Director Eagle Lake Field Station) Holt 211 898-4490 rbogiatto@csuchico.edu |
Teaching: General Zoology (Biol 210), Field Study in Natural History (Biol 496) |
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Henderson, Steve Holt 269 898-5113 |
Teaching: Human Physiology (Biol 104) |
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Kirn, Shelly Holt 254 898-5757 SAKirn@csuchico.edu |
Teaching: Field Biology (Biol 342), Concepts of Biology (Biol 101) |
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Lechner, Gary Holt 333 898-5846 GLechner@csuchico.edu |
Teaching: Human Anatomy (Biol 104), Conservation Biology (Biol 334) |
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Whitlock, Darhl BIOL Holt 269 898-5113 DarhlWhitlock@cs.com |
Teaching: Field Biology (Biol 342) |
Becker, Joyce
Holt 253
898-4729
Broberg, Chris
PhSc314
898-5929
Garr, Mariah
Holt 233
898-5573
Hassur, Stephanie
Holt 233
898-5573
Hein, John
Holt 253
898-4729
Larson, Michael
Holt 253
898-4729
Smith, Mary
Holt 301J
898-6362
MKSmith2@csuchico.edu
Wittsell, Rick
BIOL
Holt 253
898-4729
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Graduate Teaching Associates
Check the University E-mail Directory for e-mail addresses of TAs
Bertagnolli, Darren
BIOL
Holt 253
898-4729
Bovia, Halli
BIOL
Holt 301
898-4729
Cahill, Amy
NFSC
Thma 124
898-4715
Hammond, Jessica
BIOL
Holt 253
898-4729
Huber, Nicole
BIOL
Holt 253
898-4729
Taylor, Brian
BIOL
Holt 255
898-5589
Tjarks, Heyo
BIOL
Holt 255
898-5589
Walther, Rebecca
BIOL
Holt 247
898-4729
Wong, Emily
BIOL
Holt 255
898-5589
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Staff
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Devine, Tim & Gantt, Pat (Greenhouse/Animal Room) Greenhouse 898-5229/898-5121 TDevine@csuchico.edu |
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Smith, Mary (Stockroom) Holt 165 898-6217 MKSmith2@csuchico.edu |
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McNulty, Bob (Stockroom) Holt 165 898-6217 BMcNulty@csuchico.edu |
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Renfro, Betsey (Microbiology Media Lab) Holt 325 898-6917 BRenfro@csuchico.edu |
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Robinson, Susan (Biology Office) Holt 205 898-5356 SRobinson@csuchico.edu |
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Pyles, Kelli (Biology Office) Holt 205 898-5356 KPyles@csuchico.edu |
Hubbell, Jean (Little Chico Creek Watershed)
Holt 145
898-5684
JHubbell@csuchico.edu
Janeway, Lawrence (Herbarium)
Holt 131A
898-5381
LJaneway@csuchico.edu
Keith, Bob (Shop)
Holt 379
898-6301
BKeith@csuchico.edu
Mott, Jeffrey (Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve)
35 Main Street
898-6317
JMott@csuchico.edu
Rotnem, Jennifer
Holt 267
898-4335
JRotnem@csuchico.edu
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Recently Retired Faculty
| Abruzzo, Michael Professor Emeritus MAbruzzo@csuchico.edu |
Teaching: Genetics, Human Genetics, Medical Genetics, and Biology of Cancer. Research: Molecular cytogenetics, especially Fragile X syndrome. |
| Alexander, Douglas Professor Emeritus DAlexander@csuchico.edu |
Research: Invertebrate population adaptations to periodic environments and how these populations assemble into communities and influence ecosystem function. |
| Derr, William Professor Emeritus BDerr@csuchico.edu |
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| Kistner, David Professor Emeritus DKistner@csuchico.edu |
Research: Insect social behavior. |
| Thomas, Robert Professor Emeritus BThomas@csuchico.edu |
Teaching: Vertebrate Physiology Research: DNA breaks in the mussel and clam following chronic field exposure to hydrocarbons |
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