Faith Wiley

Assistant Professor

Faith Wiley

Assistant Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

Administration
Department of Biological Sciences

College of Science and Mathematics
Department of Biological Sciences

College of Allied Health Sciences
Department of Undergraduate Health Professionals: Respiratory Therapy

College of Allied Health Sciences
Department of Respiratory Therapy

Bio

Dr. Wiley earned her Masters and PhD in Environmental Toxicology from Clemson University. She has been teaching general biology, ecotoxicology, and animal physiology at AU since 2008. Her research interests are in the field of ecotoxicology, where she is currently studying water quality and the impacts of environmental pollutants on freshwater invertebrates.

  • FWILEY@augusta.edu
  • (706) 729-2332
  • GE 2053

Education

  • Ph.D., Environmental Toxicology Clemson University, 2007

  • MS, Environmental Toxicology Clemson University, 2003

  • BS, Bio, General Clemson University, 2001

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • BIOL 1107L

    Prin. of Biology I Lab
  • BIOL 1107

    Principles of Biology I
  • BIOL 2990

    Undergrad Research
  • BIOL 4950

    Selected Topics: Ecol.& Conservation in Kenya
  • BIOL 3320

    Comparative Vertebrate Physiol
  • BIOL 1108H

    Honors: Principles of Biol. II: Honors: Prin of Biology II
  • BIOL 1108L

    Prin. of Biology II Lab
  • BIOL 4990

    Undergrad Research

Teaching Interests

Dr. Wiley teaches the majors-level Principles of Biology sequence (BIOL 1107 & 1108), as well as Ecotoxicology and Comparative Vertebrate Physiology. She has also taught several Study Abroad courses, including Environmental Science courses in Ecuador and an Ecology & Conservation course in Kenya.

Scholarship

Selected Recent Publications

  • Effects of Pollution on Freshwater Organisms, 2012
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Effects of pollution on freshwater organisms, 2011
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Effects of pollution on freshwater organisms, 2010
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • An extract of Hydrilla verticillata and associated epiphytes induces avian vacuolar myelinopathy in laboratory mallards, 2009
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Algal Biotoxins, 2008
    Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New

Research Interests

Dr. Wiley currently studies the impact of environmental toxicants on freshwater invertebrates. Her work with undergraduate students includes water quality monitoring and the development of biomonitoring assays using a blackworm model (Lumbriculus).

College Service

  • CSM Student Research Funding Committee 2021 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

Professional Service

  • Journal of Raptor Research 2009 - 2010

    Role: Reviewer