Amanda Chau, Ph.D.

Health Bldg. - Bryan Campus

Office # H-245

Phone: 979-209-7427

Office Hours: MTWR 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, F by appointment (Fall 2010)

email: amanda.chau@blinn.edu

EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Simon Fraser University, British Columbia, Canada
M.Sc.F., University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
B.Sc., University of London (King's College), London, UK

TEACHING INTERESTS: My strong interests in organismal biology and physiology developed through my studies, research, and teaching experiences. Understanding how living organisms function, adapt to adverse conditions, and interact with one another are fundamental aspects of biology. I have a strong interest in entomology and plant physiology, especially in the areas of plant growth and development, plant and insect interaction, pest management, vector biology, and medical entomology. I also have a strong interest in zoology, human anatomy and physiology. I have had a special interest in parasitology since my undergraduate years. I am fascinated by the diversity, ecology, and medical importance of parasitic organisms. I would love to share my passion and interests in these subject areas with my students.

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Interested in my classes, please click on one of the links listed below for course syllabus:

BIOL 1406 - General Biology I - Sections A6 and C7

BIOL 1411 - General Botany - Section A1

BIOL 2401 - Anatomy and Physiology I

RESEARCH INTERESTS: I am interested in the effects of cultural practices on the population dynamics of pest insects, host plant quality, and pest management strategies for ornamental crops. My goals are to understand how cultural inputs such as fertilizer and insecticide usage influence pest and natural enemy populations, determine whether these inputs can be optimized to reduce pest populations without compromising crop quality, and evaluate how these inputs influence various pest management strategies.

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