Faculty
Biological Sciences has more than 60 full-time faculty members, as well as more than 20 faculty with joint appointments and 15 visiting or adjunct professors. Among its many distinctions and honors, the Ph.D. program faculty includes two members of the National Academy of Sciences, four members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and 18 holders of endowed chairs and professorships.
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Gerald BakusProfessor of Biological SciencesContact Information E-mail: bakus@usc.edu Phone: (213) 740-5790 Office: AHF 135 |
Education
- M.A. Biology, Montana State University, 6/1957
- Ph.D. Zoology (marine), University of Washington, 6/1962
Description of Research
Summary Statement of Research Interests
1. Ecology, quantitative methodology, marine sponges, multimedia development for education.
2. Travel to Oregon, N. California, Santa Catalina Island, Arizona, and Nevada to obtain photos and data for books in progress.
3. Sponges of Papua New Guinea.
Other Research
- natural history of California, Oregon, and Santa Catalina Island (3 books in prep.); research on the systematics of marine sponges from the Madang region, Papua New Guinea, 2007-2008
Publications
Book
- Bakus, G. J. (2009). Natural History of Oregon.
- Bakus, G. J. (2007). Quantitative Analysis of Marine Biological Communities. New York, New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc..
Journal Article
- Sim, C. J., Bakus, G. J. (2008). Systematics of intertidal sponges from California and Korea. The Korean Journal of Systematic Zoology. Vol. 24 (1), pp. 43-57.
- Bakus, G. J., 11 co-authors, 1. (2007). A comparison of some population density sampling techniques for biodiversity, conservation, and environmental impact studies. Biodiversity and Conservation. Vol. 16, pp. 2445-2455.
Multimedia Scholarship and Creative Works
- Multimedia and Movies, 1. Natural history of California (multimedia) 2. Patagonia - natural history (movie), 2006-2007
Advisement
Other Advisement or Time Devoted to Students
- Numerous letters of recommendation for medical, dental, and pharmacy schools and summer programs, 2008-2009
Service to the University
Other Service to the University
- 1. Hosted Dr. Sim (Korea) in February and August. 2. Participant in Scholarship Explore USC., 2008-2009