Patricia A. Grove

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B.S. Biochemistry

B.A. in Biochemistry

B.S. Chemistry

B.A. in Chemistry

B.A. & B.S. in Biology

B.A. in Chemistry (with Teacher Certification 7-12)

Minors in Natural Sciences

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		Director of the Division of Natural Sciences Professor of Biology M.Phil., Ph.D., City University of New York M.A., City College of New York B.S., College of Mount Saint Vincent

Contact Information: (718) 405-3392 patricia.grove@mountsaintvincent.edu Science Building, Room 119		Areas of Expertise: Animal behavior Ecology of the Hudson River Remote sensing and habitat assessment for promoting biodiversity

Courses Taught:

BIOL 111 General Biology I
BIOL 112 General Biology II
BIOL 223 Ecology
BIOL 310 Research in Biology
BIOL 326 Animal Behavior
BIOL 360, 460 Independent Study in Biology
BIOL 375, 475 Internship
INTG 345 Bioethics

Research Interests:
Dr. Grove’s academic interests are multifarious, ranging from animal behavior to women in science. Other interest areas include strategies for teaching and learning biology at the college level and the use of computers and multimedia in education.

External Professional Affiliations:
Animal Behavior Society (ABS)
Ecological Society of America (ESA)
National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT)
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
Sigma Xi

Recent Publications:
Grove, P.A. 2011. Why should our students study animal behavior? [Guest Editorial]. American Biology Teacher 73(4):206.

Kendler, B. S., and P. A. Grove. 2005. Biological effects of static magnetic fields. Journal of College Science Teaching 34(4):44–7.

Kendler, B. S., and P.A. Grove, 2004. Problem-based learning in the biology curriculum. American Biology Teacher 5:348–55.