Research and Teaching Program in Conservation Biology

Dorothy Prowell

Professor of Entomology &
Adjunct Professor of Biological Sciences

dprowe@lsu.edu

Education

B.A. 1974, University of Texas at Austin - Zoology
Ph.D. 1980, University of Texas at Austin - Zoology

Resume  

Self-appointed President of the Reptile Club at 6 y.o. in 
29 Palms, CA

Research Program

My current research focus is in conservation biology.  Former research has centered on population genetics and speciation and systematics. 

  
Teaching Program

Conservation Biology - This senior level course of ~50 students is cross-listed in Entomology and Biology.  The course is a mind expanding and sometimes career changing experience for students.  The role and responsibility of humans in the fate of the earth is emphasized.  Topics covered include global climate change, the 6th mass extinction, coastal land loss in LA, conservation ethics & economics, and more.  The class is communication intensive with a heavy emphasis on discussion, service learning, and oral and written assignments.  BIOL/ENTM 4015 Syllabus.

Fall 2005 Conservation Biology Class removing invading elephant ears at Bluebonnet Swamp.

Science and Society - This General Education class offered in the College of Agriculture is aimed at freshman, sophomores, and others who have not been exposed to college level science courses.  For many of the 100 or so students, this is their only exposure to biology.  The goal of the course is to provide students with a basic understanding of fundamental biological concepts in the context of contemporary issues facing society today.  This new understanding helps them make informed decisions on science issues which constitute a significant portion of new laws voted on by Congress today.  AGRIC 1005 Syllabus.