Faculty Profile
Lisa Farmer
Instructional Associate Professor
Department of Biology and Biochemistry
Office: Science & Research 2, 221J
Contact: lmfarmer@uh.edu - 713-743-8560
Education: Ph.D., Genetics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Postdoctoral Research, Rice University, Postdoctoral Research, Baylor College of Medicine
Dr. Lisa Farmer’s goal as an instructor is to introduce students to biological concepts and stimulate enthusiasm and appreciation for the field, particularly in her areas of expertise – genetics, molecular biology and plant physiology. Farmer aims to produce students who bear the knowledge of scientific facts, understand the process of scientific discovery, can analyze and critically evaluate the work of biologists, and are familiar with the ethos and practical function of the scientific community.
Organizations, Outreach, Boards, Memberships:
American Society of Plant Biologists
Courses Taught:
BIOL 1306 Biology for Science Majors I (lecture) (formerly Introduction to Biological Science (BIOL 1361))
BIOL 1307 Biology for Science Majors II (lecture) (formerly Introduction to Biological Science (BIOL 1362))
BIOL 1308 Biology for Non-Science Majors I (lecture) (formerly General Biology (BIOL 1310))
BIOL 1309 Biology for Non-Science Majors II (lecture) (formerly General Biology (BIOL 1320))
Plant Physiology (BIOL 3345)
Molecular Biology (BIOL 4320)