Tammy L. Kenny, M.S.
Instructor, The John Merck Division of Science and Technology
Everett Mansion 313
tkenny@svc.edu
802-447-4663
Education
- M.S., Biology, State University of New York, Fredonia, 2007
- B.S., Biology, Utica College of Syracuse University, Utica, N.Y., 2004
Teaching experience
- Instructor, Southern Vermont College, 2007-present
- Instructor, Jamestown (N.Y.) Community College, 2006-2007
- Instructor, SUNY Fredonia, 2005-2007
Courses
- Anatomy & Physiology I and II Lecture/Lab
- Wildlife Biology
- Introduction to Cellular Biology, Genetics and Biodiversity
- Anatomy
- Physiology
Research interests
Animal behavior, particularly social communication. I have two manuscripts: Kazial, K.A., Kenny T. L., and Burnett, S. C. 2008. Little brown bats (Myotis lucifugus) recognizes individual identity of conspecifics using sonar calls . Ethology, 114, 469-478.
AREA OF EXPERTISE
Animal behavior with an emphasis in social communication
Why I teach
I’ve always enjoyed biology, particularly organismal biology. I enjoy sharing my love of this subject with others.
Favorite Book
Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
Favorite Movie
Lord of the Rings
Best part of being at SVC
The campus is beautiful and the environment is very friendly.
