Sara Burch

Associate Professor Of Biology
Integrated Science Center 358
585-245-5322
burch@geneseo.edu

Dr. Sara Burch has been a member of the Geneseo faculty since 2015.

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Office Hours Fall 2024

  • Mondays 3:30pm-4:30pm ISC 358
  • Fridays 9:00am-11:00am ISC 358

Curriculum Vitae

Education

  • Ph.D. in Anatomical Sciences, Stony Brook University, 2013

  • B.A. in Biological Sciences, University of Chicago, 2006

Research Interests

  • Functional Morphology of Theropod Dinosaurs

  • Evolution of Locomotor Systems in Birds

  • Evolution of Malagasy Vertebrates

  • Research website: http://paleontology.saraburch.com/

Classes

  • BIOL 363: Dinosaurs with Research

    Dinosaurs are a major component of the diverse Mesozoic faunas and floras. This course provides an introduction to the principles, processes, techniques, interpretations, and research in the study of Mesozoic life and geology. Upon completion, students will be able to describe, classify, and interpret dinosaur and other fossil remains, as well as have an understanding of significant changes in earth history. A research project and paper, as well as a required eight day field trip, will result in the observation and description of dinosaur fossils and track ways in museums and the field.

  • BIOL 365: Anatomy & Physiology I - Lec

    This course is the first of a two-course sequence that examines the structure and function of the human body. The first semester studies the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. This course contains a lecture and a required laboratory, which will feature dissections as well as physiological experiments.

  • BIOL 365: Anatomy & Physiology I - Lab

    This course is the first of a two-course sequence that examines the structure and function of the human body. The first semester studies the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. This course contains a lecture and a required laboratory, which will feature dissections as well as physiological experiments.

  • GSCI 263: Dinosaurs

    Dinosaurs are a major component of the diverse Mesozoic faunas and floras. This course provides an introduction to the principles, processes, techniques, and interpretations in the study of Mesozoic life and geology. Upon completion, students will be able to describe, classify, and interpret dinosaur and other fossil remains, as well as have an understanding of significant changes in earth history. A required eight day field trip will result in the observation and description of dinosaur fossils and track ways in museums and the field.

  • GSCI 463: Dinosaurs with Research

    Dinosaurs are a major component of the diverse Mesozoic faunas and floras. This course provides an introduction to the principles, processes, techniques, interpretations, and research in the study of Mesozoic life and geology. Upon completion, students will be able to describe, classify, and interpret dinosaur and other fossil remains, as well as have an understanding of significant changes in earth history. A research project and paper, as well as a required eight day field trip will result in the observation and description of dinosaur fossils and track ways in museums and the field.