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Dr. Thomas Hancock
Assistant Professor of Biology
Department of Natural Sciences
Phone: 478.471.2751
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Office Hours: | Tuesday 9:00 – 11:30 AM Wednesday 9:00 – 11:30 AM Thursday 1:00 - 4:00 PM |
Courses: | BIOL 1001 (introductory biology I for non-majors) BIOL 1002 (introductory biology II for non-majors) BIOL 2107 (principles of biology I) BIOL 2108 (principles of biology II) SCIE 2999 (directed studies) BIOL 3113 (environmental science) BIOL 3211 (evolution) BIOL 3350 (ecology) BIOL 3510 (invertebrate zoology) BIOL 4323 (marine biology) BIOL 4894 (research) |
Education: | Ph.D. (biology) - Wake Forest University, 2009 M.S. (marine biology) - UNC Wilmington, 1995 B.S. (biology) - UNC Charlotte, 1993 |
CV: | Current Projects: Leaf anatomy, morphology, and life history strategy of Hydrocotyle bonariensis Lamarck growing on a southeastern (USA) barrier island. How does water quality, physical setting and coastal development affect biofouling community diversity and oyster spat recruitment in Georgia (USA) salt marshes? |
Professional Experience: | 2016-present, Middle Georgia State University, Assistant Professor of Biology 2014-2016, High Point Friends School, Science Teacher 2013-2014, Methodist University, Assistant Professor of Biology 2009-2013, Bald Head Island Conservancy, Director of Conservation 2008-2009, Salem College, Visiting Lecturer of Biology 2003-2008, Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School, Science Teacher and Department Head 2001-2003, Main Street Baptist Church, Minister of Youth 1998-2001, Carolina Biological Supply, Marketing and Development, Biotechnology and AP Bio 1996-1998, Guilford County Schools, Science Teacher 1995-1996, UNC Wilmington, Laboratory Coordinator |
Organizations: | Association of Southeastern Biologists Torrey Botanical Society Southern Appalachian Botanical Society Georgia Academy of Science Georgia Botanical Society North Carolina Academy of Science |
Publications: | DeGregorio, B.A., T.E. Hancock, D.J. Kurz and S. Yue. 2011. How quickly are road-killed snakes scavenged? Implications for underestimates of road mortality. Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Sciences. 127:184-188. W. K. Smith, C. R. Brodersen, T.E. Hancock and D.M. Johnson. 2004. Integrating plant temperature measurement using heat-sensitive paint and color image analysis. Functional Ecology. 18:148-153. W. K. Smith, M. J. Germino, T. E. Hancock, and D.M. Johnson. 2003. A more unified approach for interpreting elevational limits of upper timberlines. Tree Physiology. 23:1101-1112. Hancock, T.E. and P.E. Hosier. 2003. Ecology of the Threatened Species Seabeach Amaranth (Amaranthus pumilus Rafinesque). Castanea. 68:236-244. Hackney, C.T., S. Brady, L. Stemmy, M. Boris, C. Dennis, T. Hancock, M. O’Bryon, C. Tilton, and E. Barbee. 1996. Does intertidal vegetation indicate specific soil and hydrologic conditions. Wetlands. 16:89-94. |
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