Phone: (509)-323-6617 Fax: (509)-323-5804 eMail: boosea Office#: HU 106

I meet most of GU's Biology students as freshmen in either Biology 101 or 102 Lab. While I hope most of them know me as a competent and helpful biology instructor, they may not know that in my former life, I studied weed control and biology in agriculture and natural areas. In my current role as GU's greenhouse curator, I'm learning and practicing applied horticulture and biological control of plant pests. My third role in the Department is to help provide materials for Biology Department laboratory courses such as 101 Lab and 123 Lab. I enjoy working with the select students who help both in the greenhouse and with laboratory preparation. In my spare time, I enjoy playing soccer, coaching my kids' soccer teams, and volunteering at my children's school.

Education

• M. S., Plant Biology (September 1994), University of California, Davis, by thesis.
• B. S., Biological Sciences (June, 1991), University of California, Davis, with honors.

Professional Experience

• Adjunct Instructor, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA.; Academic years 2005-2006, 2004-2005, 2003-2004, 2002-2003, Spring 2002, Academic years 2000-2001, 1999-2000.
• Staff Research Associate III, University of California, Riverside, CA; July 1994 to July1998
• Teaching Assistant, University of California, Davis, CA.; Academic year 1993-1994, 1991-1992
• Graduate Research Assistant, University of California, Davis, CA; June 1992 to September 1993

Teaching Responsibilities

Diversity of Life Laboratory (Biol 101L), Introduction to Ecology Laboratory (Biol 102L), Biological Concepts (Biol 100), Human Ecology (Biol 123).

Publications

• Holt, J.S., and A.B. Boose. 2000. Potential for Spread of Abutilon theophrasti L. (Velvetleaf) in California. Weed Science 48:43-52
• Boose, A. B., and J. S. Holt. 1999. Environmental effects on asexual reproduction in Arundo donax. Weed Research 39:117-127.
• Braley, A.B.. 1994. The Effects of Water Stress on Herbicide Uptake and Translocation. MS Thesis. University of California, Davis.