2002-2003 Edition
Texas A&M University Undergraduate CatalogTexas A&M University Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog Contents
Academic Calendar
Board of Regents and System Administrative Officers
TAMU Administrative Officers
General Information
International Programs for Students
University Honors Program
Environmental Program
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
College of Architecture
Lowry Mays College and Graduate School of Business
College of Education
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
Graduate Studies
Course Descriptions
Faculty
Appendices

Faculty - T

Tabb, Phillip J., Professor of Architecture and Head of Department. (2001) B.S., University of Cincinnati, 1969; M.Arch., University of Colorado, 1976; Ph.D., Architectural Association School of Architecture, London (England), 1990.

Taliaferro, Steven D., Associate Professor of Mathematics. (1976, 1982) B.A., San Diego State University, 1971; Ph.D., Stanford University, 1976.

Talreja, Ramesh R., Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering, and Holder of the Tenneco Endowed Professorship in Engineering. (2001) B.E., University of Bombay (India), 1967; M.S., Northeastern University, 1970; Ph.D., The Technical University of Denmark, 1974; D.Tech.Sci., The Technical University of Denmark, 1985.

Tam, Henry, Assistant Professor of Economics. (1999) B.A., Columbia University, 1994; Ph.D., Harvard University, 1999.

Tarar, Ahmer, Assistant Professor of Political Science. (2002) B.A., University of Florida, 1995; B.S., University of Florida, 1996; M.A., University of Rochester, 2001.

Tarpley, Lee, Assistant Professor of Soil and Crop Sciences and of Molecular and Environmental Plant Sciences. (2001) B.A., University of Wyoming, 1980; M.S., California State University, Fresno, 1987; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1993.

Tassinary, Louis G., Professor of Architecture and Associate Dean for Research, College of Architecture. (1990, 2000) B.A., Eckerd College, 1976; Ph.D., Dartmouth College, 1985.

Taylor, Charles B., Jr., Senior Lecturer in English. (1994, 2001) B.A., Northwestern University, 1965; M.A., University of Iowa, 1966; Ph.D., Northern Illinois University, 1972.

Taylor, Henry F., Distinguished Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering; Director, Institute of Solid State Electronics; Holder of the Irma Runyon Chair in Electrical Engineering; IEEE Fellow; and Optical Society of America Fellow. (1985, 1988) B.A., Rice University, 1962; M.A., Rice University, 1965; Ph.D., Rice University, 1967.

Taylor, Tex S., Professor of Veterinary Large Animal Medicine and Surgery. (1977, 1983) D.V.M., Auburn University, 1970; M.S., Cornell University, 1972; Diplomate, American Board of Veterinary Practitioner Equine Practice, 1982; Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons, 1986.

Taylor, Valerie E., Professor and Head, Department of Computer Science, and Holder of the Stewart & Stevenson Professorship in Computer Science. (2003) B.S., Purdue University, 1985; M.S., Purdue University, 1986; Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley, 1991.

Taylor-Robinson, Michelle, Associate Professor of Political Science. (1990, 1996) B.A., Rice University, 1985; M.A., Rice University, 1989; Ph.D., Rice University, 1990.

Tchakerian, Vatche P., Professor of Geography and of Geology and Geophysics and Acting Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, College of Geosciences (1988, 2002) B.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 1981; M.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 1983; Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles, 1989.

Tebeaux, Elizabeth D., Professor of English and Director, Office of Distance Education. (1980, 1992) B.A., Baylor University, 1965; M.Ed., University of Houston, 1970; M.A., Sam Houston State University, 1973; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1977.

Teel, Pete Don, Professor of Entomology. (1978, 1994) B.S., Oklahoma State University, 1969; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1970; Ph.D., Oklahoma State University, 1978.

Teizer, Winfried, Assistant Professor of Physics. (2001) Vordiplom, Universitat Fridericiana Karlsruhe (Germany), 1991; M.S., University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 1995; Diplom, Universitat Fridericiana Karlsruhe (Germany), 1997; Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 1998.

Templeton, Joe W., Professor of Veterinary Pathobiology and of Genetics. (1975, 1987) A.S., Tarleton State University, 1961; B.S., Abilene Christian University, 1964; Ph.D., Oregon State University, 1968.

Terrell, C. W., Lecturer in Veterinary Pathobiology, and Associate Director, Career Center. (1992, 1998) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1967; M.S., Southwest Texas State University, 1972; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1983.

Tessandori, Beth M., Lecturer in Health and Kinesiology. (2000) B.A., University of Kentucky, 1998; M.S., Miami University, 2000.

Theodori, Gene L., Assistant Professor of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences. (1999) B.A., California University of Pennsylvania, 1993; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1996; Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University, 1999.

Thomas, Deborah Jane, Assistant Professor of Oceanography. (2004) B.S., Brown University, 1995; M.S., University of North Carolina, 1998; Ph.D., University of North Carolina, 2002.

Thomas, Francis Edward, Senior Lecturer in Health and Kinesiology and Chair, Physical Education Activity Program. (1980, 1997) B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 1979; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1980.

Thomas, John K., Professor of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences and of Sociology. (1977, 1995) B.A., Mississippi State University, 1969; M.S., Mississippi State University, 1972; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1979.

Thomas, Leslie D., Lecturer in Theatre Arts, Department of Performance Studies. (2003) B.A., Southeastern Oklahoma State University, 1989; M.F.A., University of Oklahoma, 1992.

Thomas, Terry L., Professor of Biology, of Molecular and Environmental Plant Sciences and of Biotechnology. (1983, 1992) B.S., University of Georgia, 1972; Ph.D., University of Georgia, 1975.

Thompson, Bruce, Professor of Educational Psychology. (1990, 1991) B.A., University of Houston, 1973; M.Ed., University of Houston, 1976; Ed.D., University of Houston, 1978.

Thompson, James A., Associate Professor of Veterinary Large Animal Medicine and Surgery and of Toxicology. (1991, 1998) D.V.M., University of Guelph (Canada), 1982; D.V.Sc., University of Guelph (Canada), 1991; Diplomate, American College of Theriogenologists, 1990; Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, 1994.

Thompson, Stephen W., Associate Professor, Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution. (2002) B.Sc., University of Dundee (Scotland), 1973; Ph.D., University of Dundee (Scotland), 1976.

Thompson, T. D., Adjunct Member, Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology. (1987) B.S., Purdue University, 1968; M.S., Purdue University, 1970; Ph.D., University of Utah, 1974; V.M.D., University of Pennsylvania, 1978.

Thoms, Alston V., Assistant Professor of Anthropology. (1993, 2001) B.A., West Texas State University, 1970; M.A., Texas Tech University, 1977; Ph.D., Washington State University, 1989.

Thornberry, F. D., Professor and Extension Specialist, Department of Poultry Science. (1994) B.S., A&M College of Texas, 1959; M.S., A&M College of Texas, 1963; Ph.D., A&M College of Texas, 1968.

Thornton, Daniel C. O., Assistant Professor of Oceanography. (2004) B.Sc., Queen Mary, University of London, 1991; Ph.D., Queen Mary, University of London, 1995.

Thornton, Douglas S., Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science. (2001) B.A., Texas A&M University, 1992; M.P.A., Texas A&M University, 1994; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1998.

Thornton, Joyce K., Associate Professor of Library Science. (1991, 1997) B.A., Jackson State University, 1967; A.M.L.S., University of Michigan, 1974; C.A.S., University of North Texas, 1993.

Thornton, Lanie, C.P.A., Senior Lecturer in Accounting. (1989, 1998) B.B.A., Texas A&M University, 1978; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1989.

Thornton, M. A., Lecturer in Health and Kinesiology. (1996) B.A., Northwest State University, 1992; M.Ed., Northwest State University, 1996.

Tian, Guoqiang, Professor of Economics. (1987, 1995) B.A., Huazhong University (China), 1980; M.A., Huazhong University (China), 1982; Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1987.

Tian, Yanan, Assistant Professor of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology and of Toxicology. (2001) B.S., South China Agricultural University, 1982; M.S., South China Agricultural University, 1985; Ph.D., Rutgers University, 1993.

Tiffany-Castiglioni, Evelyn, Professor and Head of Veterinary Anatomy and Public Health; Professor of Toxicology and of Biotechnology; and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education, College of Veterinary Medicine. (1982, 1999) B.S., University of Texas at El Paso, 1975; Ph.D., University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, 1979.

Tiner, Tammy H., Senior Lecturer in Chemistry. (1993, 1995) B.S., Texas Christian University, 1974; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1978; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1981.

Tizard, Ian R., Professor of Veterinary Pathobiology and Holder of the Richard M. Schubot Chair in Avian Health. (1982, 1990) B.V.M.S., University of Edinburgh, 1965; B.Sc., University of Edinburgh, 1966; Ph.D., University of Cambridge, 1969; Hon. Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Microbiologists, 1996.

Tjoelker, Mark G., Assistant Professor of Forest Science and of Molecular and Environmental Plant Sciences. (2000) B.S., Calvin College, 1986; M.S., University of Tennessee, 1988; Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1997.

Toback, David, Assistant Professor of Physics. (2000) B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1991; M.S., University of Chicago, 1995; Ph.D., University of Chicago, 1997.

Toliyat, Hamid A., Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering. (1994, 2003) B.S., Sharif University of Technology at Teheran (Iran), 1982; M.S., West Virginia University, 1986; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1991.

Tolson, Homer, Visiting Professor of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development. (2000) B.PE., Purdue University, 1963; M.S., Purdue University, 1964; Ph.D., Purdue University, 1968.

Tomaszewski, Michael A., Professor and Extension Specialist, Department of Animal Science. (1976, 1988) B.S., Colorado State University, 1966; M.S., University of Massachusetts, 1968; Ph.D., North Carolina State University, 1972.

Torres, Cruz C., Associate Professor of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences and of Agricultural Education. (1998) B.A., Laredo State University, 1980; M.A., Laredo State University, 1981; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1987.

Torres, Mario, Assistant Professor of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development. (2003) B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio, 1995; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio, 1999; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 2003.

Townsend, Christine D., Professor of Agricultural Education and Holder of the Dr. R. H. Cintron University Professorship in Undergraduate Teaching Excellence. (1984, 1999) B.S., Ohio State University, 1975; M.S., Ohio State University, 1979; Ph.D., Iowa State University, 1981.

Townsend, Joe D., Associate Professor of Agricultural Education and Associate Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. (1984) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1967; M.S., Iowa State University, 1971; Ph.D., Iowa State University, 1981.

Townsend, Robert N., Colonel, Professor and Head, Department of Military Science. (2004) B.A., Texas A&M University, 1976; M.S.A., Central Michigan University, 1991; M.M.N.S., U.S. Army Command and General College, 1992; M.A., U.S. Naval War College, 1999.

Traub, Lance, Lecturer, Department of Aerospace Engineering. (2000) B.S., University of Witwatersand, 1989; M.S., University of Witwatersand, 1992; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1999.

Trejo, David, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering. (1998, 2004) B.S., University of California at Berkeley, 1991; M.S., University of California at Berkeley, 1993; Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley, 1997.

Tretter, Marietta J., Professor of Information and Operations Management. (1981, 1994) B.S., University of Southern Colorado, 1968; M.S., University of Wisconsin, 1969; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, 1973.

Trevino, Julian H., Adjunct Assistant Professor of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development (San Antonio). (1995) B.A., St. Mary's University, 1963; M.Ed., Our Lady of the Lake University, 1970; D.Ed., Texas A&M University, 1983.

Tribble, Robert E., Professor of Physics and Director of the Cyclotron. (1975, 2003) B.S., University of Missouri, 1969; Ph.D., Princeton University, 1973.

Tsai, Jerry W., Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics. (2001) B.S., University of California, Los Angeles, 1991; Ph.D., Stanford University, 1997.

Tsolis, Renee M., Assistant Professor of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, and of Genetics. (1996, 1998) B.S., Tufts University, 1986; Diplom., Eberhard Karls-Universitat (Germany), 1992; Ph.D., Oregon Health Sciences University, 1995.

Tsvetkov, Pavel, Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Nuclear Engineering. (2003) M.S., Moscow State Engineering Physics Institute, 1995; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2002.

Tucker, Harvey J., Professor of Political Science and of The George Bush School of Government and Public Service. (1978, 1991) A.B., Occidental College, 1970; M.A., Indiana University, 1972; Ph.D., Indiana University, 1977.

Turner, W. D., P.E., Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering; Director, Energy Systems Lab; and Assistant Director, Texas Center for Applied Technology. (1981, 1989) B.S., University of Texas at Austin, 1961; M.S., University of Texas at Austin, 1962; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma, 1969.

Turocy, Theodore L., III, Assistant Professor of Economics. (2001) Ph.D., Northwestern University, 2001.

Tyler, John, Senior Lecturer, Department of Electrical Engineering. (1981, 1995) B.A., Cornell University, 1974; M.S., American Technological University, 1979.