Introductory Biology Laboratory Manual

DR. CHRISTOPHER F. GREEN is a Professor of Biology with the University of Cincinnati’s Clermont College. Previously he served as a research assistant professor at UC’s College of Engineering, where he specialized in bioaerosols, UV radiation, and environmental microbiology. Dr. Green received a B.A. in Biology from Thomas More College in Crestview Hills, Kentucky, and both his M.S. in Environmental Science and Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Green is the author of over 40 peer reviewed articles and textbooks and resides in Crestview Hills, Kentucky with his two children, a homicidal jungle cat, and the world’s cutest puppy.

I began my science career performing ecotoxicological studies on remediated soils. I then transitioned to undergraduate teaching in biology (both majors and non-majors) with a particular love of ecology classes. I taught for over 20 years and then transitioned back to research. Currently I work at a nonprofit as a research ecologist. I spend much of my time in the woods, and spring wildflowers are some of my favorite plants.

My original intention was to become a veterinarian with my BS (Bachelor of Science) in biology, but working for a vet showed me that I was not cut out to deal with the patients’ owners. Instead, I pursued a doctoral degree in the field of renal physiology. This eventually led me to the classroom. Career pathways are not always straightforward!  I still love animals and currently have two dogs and a pony; my children are away at college, so I have more time to devote to my enormous garden. I still find the field of biology fascinating as there are so many interesting things to discover. When not in the garden or riding my pony, I love to read science fiction/fantasy novels.