| briggs@geneseo.edu ISC 237 or 316A 585 245 5307 |
office hours | student research |
| links to course webpages | fund raising |
| Every act of conscious learning requires the willingness to suffer an injury to one's self-esteem. That is why young children, before they are aware of their own self-importance, learn so easily; and why older persons, especially if vain or important, cannot learn at all. -----Thomas Szasz | |
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| A teacher who is attempting to teach, without inspiring the pupil with a desire to learn, is hammering on a cold iron.--Horace | |
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Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life. - Immanual Kant |
| Monday | 9.30-10.30 | This semester I am acting chair and will have office hours in the chairs office (ISC 316A) inside the biology office. You may also catch me in my regular office, ISC 237, at other times |
| Tuesday | 9.45-11 | |
| Wednesday | 1.30-2.30 | |
| Thursday | 11.15-12.15 | |
| Friday | 8.30-9.30 |
General Biology II |
Biol. 119 | ||
| Freshman experience in Biology | Biol. 128 | ||
| Plant Diversity | Biol. 215 | ||
| Plant Taxonomy | Biol. 311 | ||
| Plant Physiology | Biol. 361 | ||
| Biodiversity | Biol. 314 | ||
| Biology Seminar | Biol. 380 |
| Bio 119 | General Biology II | Spring semesters | ||
| Bio 215 | Plant Diversity | Fall semesters | ||
| Bio 311 | Plant Taxonomy | Fall semesters | ||
| Bio 361 | Plant Physiology | Spring semesters |
I greatly enjoy working with students on research projects. Many of these projects have been presented at the annual Undergraduate Science and Math Symposium. Student projects have included:
The new building, with its greenhouse and new equipment, should provide some exciting possibilities for student research--and there are always interesting field projects to pursue. Stop by and we can talk about possibilities. (back to top)
I like to bike and since 1988 I have participated in bicycling fund raising events for both the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the American Diabetes Association. I keep a fishbowl in my office and be forewarned that I try to coerce students into giving me money. Rest assured that I don't pocket any of it! And I don't even accept the 'bonus gifts' that they hand out for participants. If you would like to donate to either cause I would appreciate your generosity. You can donate on line for the American Diabetes Association by going to this website. (back to top)