Department of Biological Sciences
Faculty Information Page
Randall K. Harris, Associate Professor of Biology and Chair of the Department
(Contact: phone 601-318-6595; randall.harris@wmcarey.edu)
B.S. Belmont University, 1986
Ph.D. Vanderbilt University, 1994
Courses taught: General Microbiology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Microbial Ecology, Genomics, Cell Physiology, Applied Microbiology, Diagnostic Bacteriology, Immunology, Biology Capstone, and Virology
Interest areas: Microbial molecular genetics; microbiology and genetics education
Billy J. Martin, Visiting Professor of Biology
(Contact: phone 601-318-6121; billy.martin@wmcarey.edu)
B.S. The University of Southern Mississippi, 1960
M.S. The University of Southern Mississippi, 1962
Ph.D. Rice University, 1970
Courses taught: Anatomy and Physiology I & II, Comparative Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, and Field Biology
Interest areas: The development of techniques in cytochemistry and electrolyte transport at the cellular level; neoplasia in non-human vertebrates
Thomas J. Rauch III, Associate Professor of Biology
(Contact: phone 601-318-6119; thomas.rauch@wmcarey.edu)
B.S. Louisiana State University, 1974
M.S. Louisiana State University, 1994
Ph.D. The University of Southern Mississippi, 2000
Courses taught: Principles of Biological Science I & II, Botany, Ecology, Marine Biology, Conservation Biology, Field Biology, Ichthyology, Biology Capstone, and Herpetology
Interest areas: The ecology of plants and animals in Mississippi; the behavioral and community ecology of fishes in the northern Gulf of Mexico
Julie V. Smith-Rogers, Assistant Professor of Biology
(Contact: phone 601-318-6120; julie.smith-rogers@wmcarey.edu)
B.S. Louisiana State University, 1995
Ph.D. The University of Southern Mississippi, 2004
Courses Taught: Anatomy and Physiology I & II, Neurobiology, Histology, Embryology, Medical Terminology, Ethics in the Health Related Professions, and Biology Capstone
Interest Areas: The enhancement of cognitive and physiological brain functioning through the use of antioxidants and natural substances
Sydney E. Bailey, Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology and Medical Technology
(Contact: phone 601-318-6121; sydney.bailey@wmcarey.edu)
B.S. Tulane University, 1957
M.S. University of Southern Mississippi, 1981
Courses taught: General Biology, Introduction to Pathology, Education in the Health Related Professions, and Management in the Health Related Professions
Interest areas: Advancement of health professionals in academics and the introduction of non-majors to the world of science
Lynn B. Singletary, Assistant Professor of Biology (Gulfport Campus)
(Contact: phone 228-897-7112; lynn.singletary@wmcarey.edu)
B.S. The University of Southern Mississippi, 1978
M.S. The University of Southern Mississippi, 1981
Courses taught: General Biology, Anatomy and Physiology I & II, Genetics, Cell Physiology, Tropical Field Biology, Management in the Health Related Professions, Education in the Health Related Professions, and Ethics in the Health Related Professions
Interest areas: The ecology of coastal and tropical regions in the Americas
Marc C. Daniels, Assistant Professor of Biology (New Orleans Campus)
(Contact: phone 504-286-3283; marc.daniels@wmcarey.edu)
B.S. Florida State University, 1989
Ph.D. University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1996
Courses taught: Anatomy and Physiology I & II, Introduction to Pharmacology, General Microbiology, and Cell Physiology
Interest areas: Signal transduction and carbohydrate metabolism