Christian

Back	Dr. ALAN D. CHRISTIAN Assistant Professor of Aquatic Ecology
		BS - 1992 - Biology, University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, WI MS - 1995 - Biology, Arkansas State University, State University, AR PhD - 2002 - Zoology, Miami University, Oxford, OH Office: LSE 412 Phone: (870) 972-3296 Email: achristian@astate.edu Curriculum Vitae / Homepage
	Aquatic Ecology Food web structure Freshwater mussel assemblages Nutrient cycling Dr. Christian's research includes the influence of biotic and abiotic factors on the distribution, food web structure, and ecosystem processing of aquatic organisms. He currently uses freshwater mussel assemblages as target organisms for investigations due to their large biomass, longevity, and sessile lifestyle. His research interest in the role of freshwater mussel communities in aquatic systems includes distribution, food resources/food webs, and nutrient recycling. Additional interests include projecting the role of freshwater mussels in low order streams into larger stream systems.
	Courses Taught Biology of Animals Biology of Animals Laboratory Biological Sciences Ichthyology Ichthyology Lab Limnology Limnology Lab Aquatic Biology Aquatic Biology Lab Remote Sensing and GIS Natural History of the Vertebrates (team taught) Aquatic Entomology (in the past) Aquatic Entomology Lab (in the past)
	Students Graduate: Holly Martin, Mickey Matthews, Melissa Miiligan, Nate Wentz PhD: David Hayes, Andrew Peck