Brian Butterfield, Ph.D
- Office:
- AN 110
- Phone:
- (731) 989-6954
- Email:
- bbutterfield@fhu.edu
About
I am a professor of biology, chair of the department of biology, and director of the research center. I have been teaching at FHU since 1996.
Education
- * B.S., Biology, Harding University
- * M.S., Biology, Arkansas State University
- * Ph.D, Zoology, Auburn University
Office Hours
- Monday - 8:30am - 9:30am; 1:00pm - 3:20pm
- Tuesday - 1:00pm - 3:20pm
- Wednesday - 8:30am - 9:30am
- Thursday - 1:00pm - 3:20pm
- Friday - 8:30am - 9:30am
Class Schedule
- Ecology
MWF - 9:30am-10:20am - Ecology Lab
W - 2:30pm-5:20pm - Vertebrate Zoology
TR - 7:30am-8:50am - Vertebrate Zoology Lab
TR - 9:00am-10:20am
Home
I began teaching at FHU in 1996 where I teach a variety of major and non-major courses. I conduct research in the area of vertebrate biology and specialize in amphibian and reptilian ecology, biogeography, and conservation. I have authored or coauthored over 40 articles, four book chapters, and one book on herpetological subjects. I actively involve my students in research and currently have students studying turtle community dynamics and invasive gecko behavior.
When I am not working, I enjoy outdoor activities including fishing, hunting, camping, and growing orchids. I am an avid fisherman and have set 18 world records for fish that I have caught. Since 2008, I have had the privilege of serving as the faculty sponsor of the FHU Bass Anglers, our university's nationally ranked intercollegiate fishing team. I am also a 3rd degree black belt in taekwondo and a chief instructor and faculty sponsor of the FHU Taekwondo Club.
Curriculum Vita
Education
Ph.D. in Zoology
1996, Auburn University, Auburn, AL
Coursework: Advanced Herpetology, Population Ecology, Conservation Biology, Ethology, Organic Evolution, Biostatistics
M.S. in Biology
1988, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Coursework: Mammalogy, Ornithology, Vertebrate Natural History, Plant Taxonomy, Insect Taxonomy, Aquatic Biology
B.S. in Biology
1985, Harding University, Searcy, AR
Coursework: Herpetology, Ecology, Embryology, Human Anatomy and Physiology
Teaching Experience
Professor
2009-present, Freed-Hardeman University, Henderson, TN
Courses Taught: Ecology, Wildlife Ecology, Herpetology, Animal Behavior, Vertebrate Zoology, Biology of Freshwater Game Fishes, General Biology II
Associate Professor
2002-2009, Freed-Hardeman University, Henderson, TN
Courses Taught: Animal Behavior, Developmental Biology, Field Research, Herpetology, Vertebrate Zoology, General Biology II, Genetics, Seminar I, Seminar II, Principles of Biology, Principles of Biology Lab
Assistant Professor
1996-2002, Freed-Hardeman University, Henderson, TN
Courses Taught: Animal Behavior, Developmental Biology, Field Research, Herpetology, Vertebrate Zoology, General Biology II, Seminar II
Instructor
1992-1996, Auburn University, Auburn, AL
Courses Taught: Natural History of Vertebrates, General Biology for Majors, Animal Biology, Human Biology
Adjunct Instructor
1991, Faulkner University, Montgomery, AL
Courses Taught: Man and His EnvironmentSeminar II
Graduate Teaching Assistant
1988-1995, Auburn University, Auburn, AL
Courses Taught: Natural History of Vertebrates, General Biology for Majors, General Biology for Non-majors, Animal Biology, Human Anatomy, Herpetology, General Ecology, Comparative Anatomy
Graduate Teaching Assistant
1985-1987, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AL
Courses Taught: General Biology, General Zoology, Herpetology, Herpetology, Human Anatomy
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
1984-1985, Harding University, Searcy, AR
Courses Taught: General Zoology
Other Experience
Director of Research Center
2009-present, Freed-Hardeman University, Henderson, TN
Department Chair of Biology
2004-present, Freed-Hardeman University, Henderson, TN
