Texas A&M University Undergraduate Catalog

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• College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
• College of Architecture
• Mays Business School
• College of Education and Human Development
• Dwight Look College of Engineering
• College of Geosciences
• College of Liberal Arts
• College of Science
• College of Veterinary Medicine
• General Academic Programs
• School of Military Sciences
• Texas A&M University at Galveston
• Graduate Studies
• Course Descriptions
• Faculty
• Appendices

Texas A&M University Faculty

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Jackson, George A., Professor of Oceanography. (1989) B.S., California Institute of Technology, 1969; M.S., California Institute of Technology, 1970; Ph.D., California Institute of Technology, 1976.

Jackson, Jerry R., Associate Professor of Construction Science. (2005) B.S., University of Tennessee, 1968; Ph.D., University of Florida, 1976.

Jackson, Katherine M., Associate Professor of Library Science. (1975, 1984) B.S., Lamar University, 1960; M.L.S., University of California at Berkeley, 1964; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1982.

Jackson, Shona N., Assistant Professor of English. (2005) B.A., Rutgers University, 1996; M.A., Stanford University, 2000; Ph.D., Stanford University, 2005.

Jackson, Thomas O., Executive Professor, Department of Finance. (2002) B.A., University of South Florida, 1975; M.A., Ohio State University, 1979; M.R.P., University of North Carolina, 1984; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2000.

Jacob, John S., Associate Professor and Extension Specialist, Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences. (1997) B.S., Texas Tech University, 1981; M.S., Texas Tech University, 1984; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1992.

Jaeger, Laurie A., Professor of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences and of Toxicology; Joint Holder of the Earline and A. P. Wiley Endowed Veterinary Professorships; and Presidential Professor for Teaching Excellence. (1991, 2006) B.S., Pennsylvania State University, 1980; D.V.M., Purdue University, 1984; Ph.D., Purdue University, 1991.

Jamal, Tazim B., Associate Professor of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences. (1998, 2004) B.S., The University of Calgary (Canada), 1983; B.A., The University of Calgary (Canada), 1984; M.B.A., The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, 1991; Ph.D., The University of Calgary, 1997.

James, Ray W., P.E., Associate Professor, Zachry Department of Civil Engineering, and Director of Engineering Student Advising and Development. (1980, 2003) B.S., University of Texas at Austin, 1970; M.S., University of Texas at Austin, 1975; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1976.

Jansen, Dennis W., Professor of Economics. (1983, 1996) B.A., St. Louis University, 1978; Ph.D., University of North Carolina, 1983.

Jaros, O. Joseph, Associate Professor, Medical Sciences Library. (1982, 1990) B.A., University of Texas at Austin, 1967; M.A., University of Texas at Austin, 1969; M.L.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1980.

Jarvi, Jaakko, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science. (2004) M.Sc., University of Turku (Finland), 1993; Ph.D., University of Turku (Finland), 2000.

Jasperson, Jon, Clinical Assistant Professor of Information and Operations Management. (2005) B.S., Brigham Young University, 1994; M.Acc., Brigham Young University, 1994; Ph.D., Florida State University, 1999.

Jayaraman, Arul, Assistant Professor, Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering. (2004) B.E., Birla Institute of Technology and Science (India), 1992; M.S., Birla Institute of Technology and Science (India), 1992; M.S., Tufts University, 1994; Ph.D., University of California, Irvine, 1998.

Jayasuriya, Suhada, P.E., Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, and Holder of the Meinhard H. Kotzebue Professorship in Mechanical Engineering. (1987, 1997) B.S., University of Sri Lanka, 1977; M.S., Wayne State University, 1980; Ph.D., Wayne State University, 1982.

Jennings, Daniel F., P.E., Professor, Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution. (1997) B.S., University of Tennessee, 1961; M.B.A., Northeast Louisiana University, 1972; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1986.

Jensen, James M., Associate Professor of Veterinary Large Animal Clinical Sciences. (1987, 1993) D.V.M., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1974; B.S., University of Missouri-Rolla, 1979; Diplomate, American College of Zoological Medicine, 1985.

Jensen, Jerry L., Associate Professor, Harold Vance Department of Petroleum Engineering. (1998) B.S., University of Birmingham (United Kingdom), 1973; M.S., University of Houston, 1981; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1986.

Jeter, Elizabeth, Lecturer in Veterinary Pathobiology. (2005) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1977; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1979; D.V.M., Texas A&M University, 1982.

Jewell, Joseph O., Associate Professor of Sociology. (1999, 2005) B.A., University of California at Berkeley, 1991; M.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 1994; Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles, 1998.

Ji, Jim Xiuquan, Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. (2003) B.S., Tsinghua University (China), 1993; M.S., Tsinghua University (China), 1997; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2003.

Jiang, Anxiao, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science. (2006) B.S., Tsinghua University, 1999; M.S., California Institute of Technology, 2000; Ph.D., California Institute of Technology, 2004.

Jiang, Yiwei W., Assistant Professor of Medical Biochemistry and Medical Genetics and of Genetics. (1999) B.S., University of Science and Technology, Hefei (China), 1989; Ph.D., University of Utah, 1996.

Jin, Yanhong, Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics. (2004) B.A., Renmin University of China, 1995; M.S., Renmin University of China, 1997; M.S., University of California at Berkeley, 1999; M.A., University of California at Berkeley, 2000; Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley, 2004.

Jin, Yongmei, Assistant Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering. (2005) B.E., University of Science and Technology of China, 1994; M.E., University of Science and Technology of China, 1997; Ph.D., Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 2003.

Johnson, Arthur E., Professor of Molecular and Cellular Medicine and of Biochemistry and Biophysics, and Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Holder of the Wehner-Welch Chair in Chemistry. (1994, 2002) B.S., California Institute of Technology, 1964; Ph.D., University of Oregon, 1973.

Johnson, Brann, Associate Professor of Geology and Geophysics and Director, Center for Tectonophysics. (1975, 1980) B.A., University of California at Berkeley, 1968; M.E., Pennsylvania State University, 1973; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 1975.

Johnson, Bryan H., Professor of Animal Science. (1993) B.S., Southeastern Louisiana University, 1963; M.S., Louisiana State University, 1966; Ph.D., Oklahoma State University, 1969.

Johnson, Carol B., Senior Lecturer in Biology. (2004) B.S., Baylor University, 1975; M.S., University of Florida, 1978; Ph.D., University of Florida, 1984.

Johnson, Charles A., Professor of Political Science and Dean of the College of Liberal Arts. (1978, 2001) B.S., Towson State College, 1970; M.A., University of Maryland, 1972; Ph.D., University of Kentucky, 1977.

Johnson, Douglas A., Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Nuclear Engineering. (1996) B.S., University of Florida, 1984; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1995.

Johnson, Gregory A., Assistant Professor of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences. (2002) B.S., University of Wyoming, 1984; M.S., University of Wyoming, 1988; Ph.D., University of Wyoming, 1997.

Johnson, James Lee, Distinguished Lecturer in Horticultural Sciences and Holder of the M. “Buddy” Benz Chair in Floral Design. (1975, 1999) B.S., Michigan State University, 1959; M.Agr., Texas A&M University, 1978.

Johnson, Larry, Professor of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences and Toxicology. (1987, 1992) B.S., North Carolina State University, 1971; M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1974; Ph.D., Colorado State University, 1978.

Johnson, Mark C., Clinical Assistant Professor of Veterinary Pathobiology. (1999) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1983; B.S., Texas A&M University, 1986; D.V.M., Texas A&M University, 1988; Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 2002.

Johnson, Martha L., Lecturer, Center for Academic Enhancement. (1997) B.A., Texas A&M University, 1994; M.A., Texas A&M University, 1997.

Johnson, Robert E., AIA, Professor of Architecture, Director of the College of Architecture’s CRS Center, and Holder of the Bullock Endowed Chair. (1995) B.A., Colgate University, 1968; B.Arch., Syracuse University, 1973; M.Arch., Syracuse University, 1974; D.Arch., University of Michigan, 1977.

Johnson, Shane A., Professor of Finance and Holder of the Wells Fargo/Peters/Nelson/Heep Professorship in Finance. (2004) B.S., Louisiana State University, 1986; Ph.D., Louisiana State University, 1991.

Johnson, William B., Distinguished Professor of Mathematics and Joint Holder of the Arthur George and Mary Emolene Owen Chair in Mathematics. (1981, 1989) B.A., Southern Methodist University, 1966; Ph.D., Iowa State University, 1969.

Johnston, J. Spencer, Professor of Entomology, of Genetics and of Biotechnology. (1979, 1997) B.S., University of Washington, 1967; Ph.D., University of Arizona, 1972.

Jones, Adam G., Assistant Professor of Biology. (2004) B.A., University of Colorado, 1992; Ph.D., University of Georgia, 1998.

Jones, Daniel H., Associate Professor of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology. (1976, 1986) B.A., University of Winnipeg, 1970; M.S., University of Guelph, 1975; D.V.M., University of Guelph, 1976; Diplomate, American Board of Toxicology, 1982.

Jones, Eluned, Professor of Agricultural Economics; Intercollegiate Faculty of Food Science and Technology; Intercollegiate Faculty of Agribusiness; and Director of Master of Agribusiness Program. (2002, 2006) B.Sc., University of Bath (United Kingdom), 1977; M.S., North Carolina State University, 1979; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1987.

Jones, Gareth R., Professor of Management. (1982, 1999) B.A., University of Lancaster, 1974; Ph.D., University of Lancaster, 1978.

Jones, Harry Leonard, P.E., Associate Professor, Zachry Department of Civil Engineering. (1969, 1975) B.S., University of Texas at Austin, 1965; M.S., University of Texas at Austin, 1966; Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1969.

Jones, Lori, Lecturer in Mathematics. (2005) B.S., Texas A&M University, 2003; M.S., Texas A&M University, 2005.

Joshi, R. Malatesha, Professor of Teaching, Learning and Culture. (2000) B.S., Mysore University (India), 1965; M.A., Indiana State University, 1971; Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1976.

Jourdan, Dawn, Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning. (2004) B.S., Bradley University, 1996; M.U.P., University of Kansas, 2000; J.D., University of Kansas, 2000; Ph.D., Florida State University, 2004.

Joyce, Joseph Raymond, Professor of Veterinary Large Animal Clinical Sciences. (1969, 1980) B.S., A&M College of Texas, 1960; B.S., Texas A&M University, 1967; D.V.M., Texas A&M University, 1968; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1970.

Juarez, Miguel, Assistant Professor of Library Science. (2005) B.A., University of Texas at El Paso, 1985; M.L.S., State University of New York at Buffalo, 1998.

Jun, Mikyoung, Assistant Professor of Statistics. (2005) B.A., Seoul National University, 1999; M.S., Seoul National University, 2000; Ph.D., University of Chicago, 2005.

Jung, Yong-Kyu, Assistant Professor, Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution. (2004) B.S., Korea University, 1985; M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology, 1997; Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2001.

Junkins, John L., P.E., Distinguished Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering; Holder of the George J. Eppright Chair in Engineering; and Director, Center of Mechanics and Control. (1985, 1998) B.S., Auburn University, 1965; M.S., University of California, Los Angeles, 1967; Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles, 1969.

Juntune, Joyce E., Lecturer in Educational Psychology. (1997) B.A., Bethel College, 1966; M.S., St. Cloud University, 1978; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1997.

Juvkam-Wold, Hans C., P.E., Professor, Harold Vance Department of Petroleum Engineering, and Holder of the John Edgar Holt Endowed Chair in Petroleum Engineering. (1985, 2004) S.B., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1966; S.M., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1967; Sc.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1969.