Jeff Erikson M.S., M.P.E.C.
Associate Professor of Biology
717-796-1800, ext. 7093
Interest and areas of expertise
Aquatic Sciences
Water quality and ecotoxicology
Education
- M.S., Shippensburg University
- M.E.P.C., The Pennsylvania State University
Classes I teach
BIOL 382 Microbiology for the Health Profession
BIOL 258 Human Biology
BIOL 363 Aquatic Zoology
GIS 245 Introductin to Geographic Information Systems
Profile
Water is essential to all living organisms and protecting water resources is vital. I perform biomonitoring using macroinvertebrates to determine the health of streams. I enjoy macroinvertebrate and fish taxonomic work. Other interests are microbiological testing and GIS analytics.
Research
Water quality projects focusing on Pennsylvania waterways relating to ecosystem and human health: