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Dr. Christopher Hoagstrom is a Professor in the Department of Zoology at Weber State University, specializing in aquatic ecology and vertebrate biology. He teaches courses such as Principles of Zoology, Freshwater Ecology, Ichthyology, and Conservation Biology. His research focuses on freshwater fish ecology, conservation, and biogeography, particularly examining fish-assemblage composition in relation to environmental conditions. He advises Zoology majors interested in fisheries and freshwater biology.
Education: B.S. from Ohio Northern University, M.S. from Sul Ross State University, and Ph.D. from South Dakota State University. Prior to his academic role, he worked as a fishery biologist with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
Research interests include North American freshwater fish conservation, biogeography of turtle faunas, and the impact of environmental changes on aquatic ecosystems. He collaborates on projects in northern Utah, such as studies on Bonneville cutthroat trout and the ecology of Strongs Creek. His work emphasizes connecting scientific principles to real-world conservation challenges.
Professional involvement includes the Desert Fishes Council and publications in journals like Biological Reviews and Journal of Biogeography. He leads undergraduate research projects, integrating fieldwork and data analysis in his teaching.
