Cathy Whiting, Ph.D.
Area(s) of Expertise: Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL): Active Learning / Concept Mapping and Student Engagement Biology: Vertebrate Physiology Advising: Biology, Pre-Medicine, Pre-PA, Pre-Vet, and Pre-Nursing
Courses Taught
- Biology 2251K - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
- Biology 2252K - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
- Biology 2800 - Teaching Assistantship in Biology
- Biology 4350K - Animal Physiology
- Biology 4470K- Histology
Education
- Ph.D., Zoology, University of Florida, 1994
- M.S.T., Zoology, University of Florida, 1989
- B.S., Biology, University of Georgia, 1985
Research/Special Interests
- Dr. Whiting and her students are currently investigating:
- The polypeptide growth factor-mediated control of oviducal proliferation and differentiation in reptiles.
- The effects of e-cigarette exposure on the histological structure of various murine tissues as well as the immunolocalization and quantification of inflammatory mediators.
- The impact of concept mapping on student learning in biology and medicine.
Work Experience
University of North Georgia: 2013-present
Gainesville State College: 1999-2012
Wingate University: 1994-1998
Personal Information
Faculty Advisor – Baptist Collegiate Ministries
Publications
Crowe, Amanda N., Johansson, Mattias L., Mook, Jennifer L., Roa Grace K., and Whiting, Catharine C., The Impact of Participation in Biology Boot Camp, a Collaborative, Peer-Led, Active Learning Program, on Academic Performance in Freshman Biology Students, Bioscene: Journal of College Biology Teaching, Volume 48 (2) December 2022.
Whiting, Catharine C., Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual: Making Connections: Main Version. Pearson, 2018.