Mark Demarest

Mark Demarest is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biology at Texas Christian University within the College of Science & Engineering. He earned his BS in Biological Sciences from California State University Sacramento (1997), MS in Biological Sciences from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo (2000), and PhD in Marine Science from University of California Santa Barbara (2009).

• Education
  • BS, Biological Sciences, California State University Sacramento, 1997
  • MS, Biological Sciences, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, 2000
  • PhD, Marine Science, University of California Santa Barbara, 2009

His teaching focuses on general biology and marine science, with specific courses including The Diversity of Life: Organisms to Ecosystems (BIOL 10513), Introduction to Biological Investigation (BIOL 10523), and Teaching of Introductory-Level Biology (BIOL 40320). His pedagogical approach emphasizes a "flipped classroom" model to foster independent learning, critical thinking, and student engagement through discussions and interactive activities.