Biology Department

Professor of Biology
bhoagland@wsc.ma.edu
212 Wilson Hall
413-572-5308 office
413-572-8109 fax

Education

B.A., State University of New York, Potsdam
M.S., Northern Arizona University
Ph.D., University of Vermont
Joined Westfield State College in 1994

Specialization

Technology in Biology Education
Evolutionary Genetics
Population Biology

Teaching

Philosophy: Students enrolled in my courses engage in the process of science. They learn how to conduct scientific investigations, practice the process of scientific reasoning in a pursuit of an understanding of the basic concepts of biology, and work collaboratively. Science is not complete until the practitioner communicates her/his findings/understanding to others. Therefore, students in my classes must persuade others through use of printed and spoken words.

Research

I have been studying the population biology and genetics of introduced insular small Indian mongoose populations since the late 1970s. You can learn more about this research at mongoose.wsc.ma.edu.

Spring 2010 Teaching Schedule:

Biology 129-002 (lecture) - MWF 10:25-11:15, W207
Biology 203-001 (lecture) - MWF 11:30-12:20, W213
Biology 203-001 (lab) - W 12:35-3:25, W213

Office hours:

MW: 9:00-10:00; Tu: 9:00-10:00; by appointment