Alissa Arp

Professor of Biology
PhD, MA, Biology, University of California, Santa Barbara, 1983; BA, Biology, Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, California, 1977

I try to bring a different perspective to the Environments Studies Program from my background and experience working in marine ecosystems. I am trained as a traditional biologist with a specialization in ecological physiology, and I have study and published on adaptations of marine organisms to habitats ranging from mudflats to hydrothermal vents.

I thoroughly enjoy fostering the basic understanding of biological principles and concepts, and I work to enrich my teaching with experiences from my fieldwork and research. I teach lower-division general education courses in Biology and Environmental Studies, ES entry-level majors courses such as Environmental Studies I and II, as well as, Oceanography and senior and graduate-level seminars. And who knows what the future might bring? I look forward to exploring it with our bright and committed SOU students.

See Alisa Arp’s Professional CV

See Alissa’s Eco-Adventures

Office: Science Hall 068
Phone: 541.552.6253
E-Mail: arpa@sou.edu