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Leah W Howell, Ph.D
Associate Professor of Biology
- School of Arts & Sciences, Department of Life Science
Room 305F
650 College Dr. Dalton, GA 30720
Office Hours
T: 12:05-3:05
R: 12:05-1:35
F: 12:30-1:00
lhowell@daltonstate.edu
706.272.2575
Degrees
Ph.D Clemson University
B.S. Shorter College
Biography
Dr. Leah Howell holds a B.S. in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Shorter University (2005). She obtained her Ph.D. in Genetics from Clemson University (2010) and has been teaching ever since. Her Ph.D. dissertation focused on the genetics of metal uptake in the freshwater microbe, Caulobacter crescentus.
Dr. Howell enjoys teaching a variety of courses at DSC including Biology I, Microbiology, and Genetics. Outside of teaching, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She has 2 children: a boy and a girl. She also enjoys college football, reading, and music.
Course Name/Overview
| Course Name | Course Overview |
|---|---|
| Biol 1107k- Principals of Biology I | |
| Biol 2215k- Microbiology | |
| Biol 3000- Research Methods and Scientific Communication | |
| Biol 3400k- Genetics |
Achievements
Chancellor's Learning Scholar