Dr. Jay Jones

Education:

M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University; B.A., B.S., M.S., Southern Illinois University. Professor of Biology and Biochemistry, Chair, Academic Computing.

Courses taught:
Biochemistry, Advanced Biochemistry, General Biology II (Cell and Molecular), Cell Biology, Microbiology. Developmental Biology, Scientific Photography, Bio-methods, General Geology, Natural History of Baja California.

Areas of research expertise:
Effects of metals and gases on soil microbes and on plant fluorescence, remote sensing, biogeochemistry, diagenetic changes in biochemical components of plants (particularly cutin), plant physiology, paleobotany.

Other Interests:

Flying - One of the few things that can tear Jones away from the lab or computer is flying. He can generally be convinced to take students and others aloft for broader views of geology and ecology. Any excuse eh?



Amateur Radio - Although just getting back into amateur radio, Jay (WB9FPM) is co-advisor of the ULV Amateur Radio Group. We now have a shack and currently operate on VHF (144/220 HHz) and UHF (440 MHz). The group just added a(n) Yaesu FT 847, which will allow us to expand our horizons and make full use of the HF bands plus 6 M and satellite communications. The club station is KF6FVL.

Bee keeping - Jones is the advisor for the ULV bee keepers group, which maintains two hives on the roof of Mainiero Hall and frequently relocates swarms that occur in the area. Honey and wax are sold by the group to help support the hives.



Diving - My training was obtained in Indiana. Needless to say it was all freshwater and mostly conducted in limestone quarries. One of our former students convinced me to do some beach dives here in So. Cal. Except for the surf entries, which are a bit more challenging than stepping into a quiet lake, it appears to be a much richer experience. I look forward to doing much more in the future.