Dr. Jane Rutherford

Associate Professor, Biology
Undergraduate Academic Advisor, Biology

Contact Information

Email: jrutherf@wlu.ca
Phone: 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