Biology

Program Level: Degrees, Pre-Majors/Transfer
Department: Natural Sciences
Institute: Science & Technology
College: SAC

What is the Biological Sciences course of study?

The department of Biological Sciences supports the mission of the college in meeting the educational goals of students who are enrolled in college parallel, pre-professional, or technical/allied health programs. It also supports those seeking to expand their science literacy, or enhance their personal and professional development.

What will I learn?

The curricula include the traditional scientific knowledge base along with findings on modern discoveries. By accentuating the relevance of science in response to critical societal issues, students are taught how to apply theoretical knowledge to advance solutions. Through structured classroom and laboratory activities, students are challenged to think of science as a process that can best be learned through inquiry and experimentation.

What can I do with this course of study?

The Biology Department is cognizant of the needs of transfer students. The department has created eight degree plans and is in the process of negotiating articulation agreements with four neighboring institutions. We have developed an advising/tracking system as a means of better serving our student population and facilitating an increased graduation rate.

What's special about this course of study?

The department recognizes that the interaction between faculty and students is one of the most significant ingredients for student success. Therefore, access to the faculty is provided through small classes, regular posted office hours, and pairing of students with faculty advisors.

Students are taught how to apply theoretical knowledge to advance solutions.

 

Last updated: 5/6/2021

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Natural Sciences Department Administration

The Natural Sciences Department consists of two administrative positions.  

  • The Department Chair manages the department and collaborates with the college to ensure that the department is functioning to meet the college’s needs. 
  • The Program Coordinator assists the Department Chair with managing the program based on the standards and regulations of the accrediting body.

The Natural Sciences administrators for the department are:

 Teanna Staggs, Ph.D.  Shelly Sheppard
 Department Chair / Natural Sciences Department  Program Coordinator / Biology and Anthropology
 Chance Academic Center (CAC) Room 345  Chance Academic Center (CAC) Room 345C
 tstaggs@alamo.edu  ssheppard11@alamo.edu
 210-486-0840  210-486-0837

 

Staff Contact Information

 

 Academic Unit Assistant

 Chance Academic Center (CAC) 345    210-486-0840

 Susan Garza

 Biology Lab Technician

 Chance Academic Center (CAC) 352  sgarza261@alamo.edu  210-486-0853

 Antonio (Tony) Alba

 Biology Lab Technician

 Chance Academic Center (CAC) 352  aalba10@alamo.edu  210-486-0853

 

Faculty Contact Information

Full-Time Faculty

 Mercedes Alba CAC 363 210-486-0849  malba7@alamo.edu
 Deanna Apple CAC 365 210-486-0844  dapple3@alamo.edu
 Ryan Cabalu CAC 345E 210-486-0847  rcabalu@alamo.edu
 Rachel Del Rio CAC 345D 210-486-0846  rdelrio6@alamo.edu
 Diane Farrell CAC 345G 210-486-0857  dfarrell3@alamo.edu
 Jonathan Grossheim CAC 365 210-486-0845  jgrossheim2@alamo.edu
 Karl Hagenbuch CAC 345E 210-486-0854  khagenbuch@alamo.edu
 Jose Lopez-Yanez CAC 345G 210-486-0827  jlopez-yanez2@alamo.edu
 Robyn McGilloway CAC 361 210-486-0855  rmcgilloway@alamo.edu
 Amanda Pepin CAC 361 210-486-2852  ahill69@alamo.edu
 Luis Rodriguez CAC 359 210-486-0848  lrodriguez2@alamo.edu
 Shelly Sheppard CAC 345C 210-486-0837  ssheppard11@alamo.edu
 Teanna Staggs CAC 345 210-486-0840  tstaggs@alamo.edu

 

Adjunct Faculty

 John Adams CAC 345G  jadams110@alamo.edu
 Paul Deadrick CAC 345G  pdeadrick@alamo.edu
 Harley Hubbard CAC 345G  hpruitt@alamo.edu
 Linda Mendoza CAC 345G  lmendoza1@alamo.edu
 Laura Mery CAC 345G  lmery@alamo.edu
 Carolyn Miller CAC 345G  cmiller235@alamo.edu
 Ashley Netting CAC 345G  anetting@alamo.edu
 Celeste Windham CAC 345G  cwindham8@alamo.edu
 Xhavit Zogaj CAC 345G  xzogaj@alamo.edu

 

Contact Us

 Teanna Staggs, Ph.D.

 Department Chair

 Location:

 Chance Academic Center (CAC) 345

 210-486-0840  tstaggs@alamo.edu

 Shelly Sheppard

 Department Coordinator

 Location:

 Chance Academic Center (CAC) 345C

 210-486-0837  ssheppard11@alamo.edu

 

 Academic Unit Assistant

 Location:

 Chance Academic Center (CAC) 345

 210-486-0840  

 Last update:  1/24/2023