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I have taught a variety of subjects, from entomology to evolution. Most of my efforts, however, have been in the area of animal physiology, especially neurobiology. Until I recently took an administrative position, my main teaching assignment was to teach an introductory neurobiology course I developed.
Topics Taught:

  • Animal Biology
  • Entomology for Nonmajors
  • Evolution and Population Genetics
  • Insect Physiology
  • Insect Behavior
  • Introductory Neurobiology
  • Physiological Basis of Behavior

Recognized by inclusion in the University of Illinois "Incomplete List of Teachers Ranked as Excellent by Their Students."

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Because I was dissatisfied with the neurobiology texts that were available for beginning biology students, I set out in 1992 to write my own. The book, Foundations of Neurobiology, was published by W.H. Freeman & Co. in October, 1997. It has been adopted by many Universities and has been translated into Japanese. A Spanish translation is also well underway. In 1998 a CD ROM was produced to accompany the book, largely by the efforts of Dr. David Jensen of Tomball College and the skilled designers at Sumanas Multimedia Development Services, Sumanas Inc. Click to visit the publisher's homepage for the text
Copyright © 1999-2005 F. Delcomyn
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