B.S. in education form University of Nebraska, Lincoln. His majors were history, physical
education M.S. is in entomology from the University of Idaho. His master's thesis
was on the biological control of spotted and diffuse knapweed. Ph.D. in biology from
Montana State University. His dissertation was on the plant and grasshopper communities
associated with rangeland and winter wheat.
Courses Taught
Introductory Biology (Bio 101)
Cell Biology (Bio 121)
Plant Biology (Bio 122)
Elementary Plant Classification (Bio 216)
Ethnobotany (Bio 230)
Survey of Inorganic Chemistry (Chem 110)
Survey of Organic and Biochemistry (Chem 111)
Kinesiology (PEH 288)
Personal Wellness (PEH 180)
Soils (Agri 263)
Orchard Entomology (Agri 252)
Orchard Integrated Pest Management (Agri 255)
Integrated Pest Management (Agri 254)
Plant Science (Agri 261)
Common Animals of NCW (NATR 114)
Common Plants of NCW (NATR 115)
Plant Survey (NATR 115)
Animal Survey (NATR 116)
Cross-Country Skiing (PEH 144)
Year Joined WVC
1998
Office
Batjer 8031 and 8041
Phone
682-6624
E-mail Address
bgillespie@wvc.edu
Areas of Prof. Interest
Native Plants and Native Plant PollinatorsNative Bee PollinatorsNative Plant Restoration
Hobbies
Enjoys hiking, backing, cycling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and studying the
life histories of insect and plants. He is the adviser for the Student Agriculture
Association.
