Dr. Jane Rutherford
Associate Professor, BiologyUndergraduate Academic Advisor, Biology
Contact Information
Email: jrutherf@wlu.caPhone: 519 884-1970 ext.2500
Fax: 519-746-0677
Office Location: N3021D
Languages Spoken
English
Academic Background
BSc University of Waterloo 1975, MSc University of Waterloo 1978, PhD University of Toronto 1984
Biography
Teaches: BI301 Global Ecology and Biogeography (Fall 2012), BI405 Community Ecology (Fall 2012), BI309 Population Ecology (Winter 2013)
Research: Factors affecting the structure of benthic invertebrate communities in streams, especially the Grand River, from Belwood Conservation Area (Shand Dam) to West Montrose (covered bridge).
Academic Advising: UG Academic Advisor since 2009 (with considerable previous advising experience since 2000). All Biology majors should touch base with me at least once a year to ensure that program requirements are being met. Appointments can be booked by contacting Sharon Chin-Cheong in the Main Biology Office. All Biology majors should download the appropriate program outline – these are found at:
http://www.wlu.ca/page.php?grp_id=4&p=13017
Areas of Expertise
- Aquatic invertebrate communities (southern Ontario);
- Caddisflies, mayflies (especially related to fly fishing);
- Ecology (especially stream ecology)
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