Education Ph.D. Iowa State University B.S. University of California, Davis
Professional Interests Physiology, pathophysiology, human anatomy and physiology, comparative vertebrate physiology, health careers, pre-health advising
Selected Publications Polich, R., Bodensteiner, B., Adams, C., Janzen, F. Effects of augmented corticosterone in painted turtle eggs on offspring development and behavior. Physiology and Behavior 183: 1-9 (2017) Polich, R. Fluctuating hormone levels during reproduction in freshwater turtles (accepted at The Journal of Herpetology) (2017) Polich, R. Stress hormone levels in a freshwater turtle from sites differing in human activity. Conservation Physiology 4: cow016; doi:10.1093/conphys/cow016 (2016) Polich, R., Searcy, C., Shaffer, H.B. Evaluating the effects of tail-clipping on larval survivorship and growth. Journal of Wildlife Management 77: 1293-1486 (2012)
Courses Taught: BIOL 1131 Human Physiology & Anatomy I Lecture & Laboratory BIOL 1141 Human Physiology & Anatomy II Lecture & Laboratory BIOL 3802 Vertebrate Physiology BIOL 3803 Vertebrate Physiology Laboratory BIOL 4889 Senior Seminar
Advising Please contact me by email to schedule an appointment for advising.