Advising
Majors and Programs | Instructors
| Biological Sciences | Sharon Ketchum | ST-216 | 917-4779 |
| Biological Sciences | Steven Skarda | ST-221 | 917-4654 |
| Fisheries & Wildlife | Stephen Lebsack | ST-222 | 917-4775 |
| Pre-occupational Therapy | Carolyn Lebsack | ST-220 | 917-4762 |
| Pre-physical Therapy | Carolyn Lebsack | ST-220 | 917-4762 |
Sharon Dawn Offerdahl Ketchum
917-4779 • Sharon.Ketchum@linnbenton.edu
Sharon joined the Biology faculty in the Fall of 1999, in a full-time contracted position. Sharon Ketchum was a part-time faculty member for ten years, during which time she has primarily taught the evening biology classes (after 4pm program). Sharon received her B.A. from Luther College, and spent her Junior year at University of Nottingham in England. She earned her M.S. from University of North Dakota. Sharon teachs the general biology series for nonscience majors (Bio 101, 102 and 103), Biology for majors (BI 211) and Human Anatomy and Physiology (Bi 231, 232 and 233). Sharon has been a member of several reserach labs: Marine Natural Products Discovery Chemistry lab at Oregon State University, Pulmonary research lab at the University of California Davis, and the Hemotology research lab at the University of Minnesota. She brings to her class topics from her years of research. She is an avid outdoor person; besides having been a research diver for OSU, she enjoys sport diving and fishing, backpacking, gardening and skiing with her family, in addition she enjoys showing and riding her quarterhorse, "Double Town". She has gone back and taken several graduate courses in adult education, as she has a strong commitment to meeting the needs of her students at LBCC.
Courses taught:
BI 101- General, Principles of Biology (Ecology of the Kingdoms)
BI 102 - General Principles of Biology (Organisms by Design
BI 103 - General Principles of Biology (Plant and Animal Systems)
BI 231 Human Anatomy and Physiology
BI 232 Human Anatomy and Physiology
BI 233 Human Anatomy and Physiology
Bi 211 - Biology for Majors
Advisor to:
Biological Sciences
Pre-Professional (Dentistry, Medical, Veterinary and Physician Assistant
Committees:
Faculty Professional Development Committee
Steven Skarda
917-4654 • Skardas@linnbenton.edu
Skeven joined us September 2002, as a fulltime, contracted Faculty! Steven Skarda is the newest member of the Biology Department and currently teaches General Biology and Nutrition. Before that he taught Biology and Animal Science as an adjunct instructor. Steve Graduated from LBCC in 1983, Oregon State University in 1986 and Southern Illinois University in 1989. In his spare time Steve volunteers in AYSO and Little League to keep involved with his children. Along with his wife Lori, he enjoys hiking, camping and fishing. Steve is the advisor for pre-nutrition and food science majors.
Courses Taught
BI 101, 102 and 103 General Biology
NFM 225 Nutrition
Stephen Lesback
917-4775 • Stephen.Lebsack@linnbenton.edu
Stephen Lebsack has been a member of the Biology Department for the past 20 years. In addition to serving as the department chair, Stephen teaches courses in wildlife conservation, environmental science, general biology, human anatomy and physiology, and bird biology and identification. Stephen's academic experiences have been in zoology, marine biology, and fisheries, and he brings this perspective to his courses. Not surprisingly, his personal interests are closely related to his professional activities. Stephen enjoys most outdoor activities, but particularly enjoys bird watching. Recently, outdoor activities have taken a backseat to remodeling. Stephen and his family have purchased a 100 year old farm in Shedd and have spent the past four summers remodeling the farmhouse.
Courses taught:
Bi 101-03 - General Biology
Bi 231-33 - Human Anatomy and Physiology
Bi 251 - Wildlife Conservation
Bi 252 - Wildlife Resources
Carolyn J. Lebsack
917-4762 • lebsacc@linnbenton.edu
Carolyn has been teaching at LBCC since 1976. Carolyn enjoys biking, hiking, gardening, observing nature, visiting aquariums and oceanariums, and going to Disneyland. She spends much of her "spare" time participating in family activities. As a good biologist she very much believes in recycling whether it is old cars, clothes, furniture or cans. Having grown up on the Oregon coast she loves exploring the various beach habitats and camping at Sunset Bay State Park. Her background is very diverse having both expertise in human anatomy and physiology and marine biology. She had been involved for the last two years in a National Science Foundation Grant called OCEPT (Oregon Collaborative for Excellence in the Preparation of Teachers). She participated as a fellow the first year and revised her marine biology course to be more education major friendly, and this year and next she will be a biology team leader for the grant. Carolyn enjoys participating in education reform and desires for everyone to enjoy and be an active participant in their science classes.
Courses Taught
BI 231-233 Human Anatomy and Physiology
BI 101 Marine Biology for Education Majors
