Randi Darling, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology
rdarling@wsc.ma.edu
225-A Wilson Hall
413-572-5674 office
413-572-8109 fax
Education
B.S., Cornell University
M.S., University of California San Diego
Ph.D., Dartmouth College
Joined Westfield State College in 1996
Specialization
Ecology
Animal Behavior
Conservation Biology
Teaching
Philosophy: I enjoy teaching immensely and consider teaching to be the most important and stimulating component of an academic career. My central professional goal is to teach challenging, enthusiastic and accessible biology coursis in an environment that is both supportive and encouraging to students. I feel that it is important for students to gain an understanding and apreciation of important biological concepts and to develop the critical thinking skills necessary to evaluate current biological issues and environmental problems.
Spring 2010 Schedule:
| Course | Section | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 202 Lecture (Conservation) | 001 | TBA | MWF 9:20-10:10 a.m. |
| BIOL 202 Lab | 001 | W-225 | M 12:35-3:25 p.m. |
| BIOL 202 Lab | 002 | W-225 | W 12:35-3:25 p.m. |
Tentative Fall 2010 Schedule:
| Course | Section | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 201 Lecture (Ecology) | 001 | TBA | MWF 9:20-10:10 a.m. |
| BIOL 202 Lecture (Conservation) | 001 | TBA | MWF 10:25-11:15 a.m. |
| BIOL 334 Lecture (An. Behav.) | 001 | W-225 | MWF 11:30-12:20 p.m. |
| BIOL 334 Lab | 001 | W-225 | W 12:25-3:35 p.m. |
Office hours
Monday 10:10-11:20 a.m, Wednesday 10:10-11:20 a.m., F 8:30-9:10 p.m. or by appointment
Courses that Dr. Darling teaches:
| BIOL 102: Environmental Biology |
| BIOL 201: General Ecology |
| BIOL 202: Conservation Biology |
| BIOL 280-289: Biology Seminar |
| BIOL 334: Animal Behavior |
| BIOL 388: Biology Internship |
| BIOL 399: Independent Studies |