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Dr. Jerry Farris
Distinguished Professor of Environmental Biology
Education
- BS Arkansas State University Zoology
- University of Oklahoma, Texoma Field Station Ecology
- MS Arkansas State University Biology
- PhD Virginia Tech Zoology
Courses Taught
- Aquatic Ecotoxicology
- Principles of Ecology and Laboratory
- Aquatic Biology and Laboratory
- Independent Study
- Special Problems
- Seminar in Environmental Sciences
- Topical Seminar in Environmental Sciences
- Independent Research in Environmental Sciences
- Environmental Sciences Internship
- Special Topics
- Graduate Seminar
- Biological Seminar
- Limnology
- Laboratory
Research Interests
- Aquatic Ecotoxicology
- Biomonitoring
- Contaminant Availability
- Risk Assessment
Dr. Farris research has focused upon community interactions with disturbed or contaminated habitats to determine relative risks posed to ecosystems and organisms. Most often these investigations have involved aquatic organisms with more recent inclusion of assessment frameworks that include interfacing avian and amphibian populations. Much of his research efforts have been placed upon development of biomonitoring techniques that can be interpreted for use in both field and laboratory settings.
Contact Information
P:
870-680-8151
jlfarris@AState.edu
Office
Building: Lab Science East
Room: 413
