Dr. John D Peterson

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Contact Info

608.342.7329
Gardner Hall
1 University Plz
Platteville, WI 53818-3099

Campuses and Colleges

  • Online
  • UW-Platteville
  • Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture

Department Info

Associate Professor
Gardner Hall

Biography

About

Dr. Peterson teaches classes related to anatomy and physiology of vertebrates. His research focuses on conservation and diseases of amphibians and reptiles. Current projects include state-endangered Blanchard's Cricket Frog conservation, frog calling behavior, turtle conservation, and snake behavior and disease ecology. He also coordinates learning communities for the Teaching and Technology Center. He enjoys time with his wife and 3 kids, photography, performing original music, and exploring nature in the Driftless Area and beyond.

Educational Background

BS, Zoology, Michigan State University PhD, Comparative Physiology, Auburn University Post Doc, Comparative Physiology, Washington State University