Gregory Nishiyama, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology

Lead Faculty for Environmental Biology, General Biology,
Marine Biology, & Genetics

E-mail:  greg.nishiyama@canyons.edu
Faculty Site: www.canyons.edu/faculty/nishiyamag
Biology Club: www.canyons.edu/faculty/nishiyamag/club/

Biology Club Faculty Sponsor
MESA Faculty Volunteer
Office CCC-507
Phone 661.362.3081
Fax 661.362.5625

CURRENTLY TEACHING

FALL 2009

BIOSCI 100 GENERAL BIOLOGY
Units: 4.00 - UC:CSU, May Be Taken Once for Credit CAN BIOL 2

Explores the structure, function, and development of living systems from cells to ecosystems. UC credit limitation: No credit for BIOSCI-100 if taken after BIOSCI-106, 107, 201, 202, 204, 205, 215, 216, 221, or 250.

70265	08:00AM-09:20AM	TTH	CCC-506
	09:30AM-12:30PM	T	CCC-310
This class meets at the CANYON COUNTRY CAMPUS on Sierra Highway

 

BIOSCI 216 GENERAL BOTANY
Units: 4.00 - UC:CSU, May Be Taken Once for Credit CAN BIOL 6
Prerequisite: MATH-070
Recommended preparation: BIOSCI-107

Introduces the plant kingdom with an emphasis on seed-bearing plants

70280	01:00PM-03:50PM	T	CCC-310
	01:00PM-03:50PM	TH	CCC-310
This class meets at the CANYON COUNTRY CAMPUS on Sierra Highway.

 

BIOSCI 219 MARINE BIOLOGY
Units: 4.00 - UC:CSU, May Be Taken Once for Credit

A study of the description, distribution and natural history of marine organisms. Laboratories will include both in-class and field studies which may extend outside the assigned laboratory times.

70282	08:00AM-09:20AM	MW	CCC-311
	09:30AM-12:30PM	M	CCC-310

 

Ph.D. Biological Sciences
University of Southern California
Thesis:  The release of sponge allelochemicals and their influence on small-scale coral reef community structure.

Gregory is a Chemical Marine Biologist. He works on coral reefs of the tropics and California tide pools. When not teaching or conducting research, Gregory enjoys spending time with his wife, scuba diving, natural history, astronomy, photography, scatology & animal tracking, and the fine art of Japanese fish printing. 
He is in charge of the Biology Club.