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Southern Illinois University

Plant Biology, Geography, Zoology

Phone:618-453-3216.

Fax:618-453-3441.

Website:Southern Illinois University

Website:Plant Biology, Geography, Zoology

Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Science: Yes
Bachelor of Arts: Yes
Master of Science: Yes
Master of of Arts: Yes
Ph.D: Yes
Other:No

Sample Degrees Offered
1)Plant Biology - B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
2)Environmental Studies - Ph.D.
3)Zoology - B.S., M.S., Ph.D.

Faculty Name	Email	Research Interest
Beth Middleton	bmiddleton@plant.siu.edu	plant regeneration; cypress swamps; tropical
Ron Brandon	brandon@zoology.siu.edu	ecology and conservation biology amphibian/reptile
Chris Lant	clant@siu.edu	wetland policy; economic evaluation
John Groninger	groninge@siu.edu	reforestation marginal farmland; bottomland
Brooks Burr	burr@zoology.siu.edu	ichthyology; Amazon

Program Strengths
1)Wetland Plant Ecology
2)Wetlands Policy and Evaluation
3)Wildlife Ecology

Special Facilities:
GIS Laboratory

Extra Information:
Course URL's
Landscape and Restoration Ecology: http://www.science.siu.edu/plant-biology/plb545/spring-96/landscap.htm
Tropical Studies Program: http://www.science.siu.edu/tropical-studies/index.html
Long-Term Succession for Undergraduate Research:
http://www.science.siu.edu/long-term/index.html