Dr. Karen Smith

Instructor

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Biography

Karen Smith is a Senior Instructor at Dalhousie University, specializing in the field of Plant, Food, and Environmental Sciences. With experience in teaching a range of courses, she focuses on landscape horticulture, entomology, and plant diversity. Her expertise includes the instruction of courses like Landscape Plants and Plant Diversity, where she helps students learn about various plant species and their ecological roles. Karen is involved in the Landscape Horticulture/Architecture Working Group at the Faculty of Agriculture, where she contributes to the development of curriculum and educational initiatives. Her dedication to student education and engagement is central to her role, promoting sustainable practices in horticulture and environmental science. She is actively engaged in research that enhances understanding of plant systems and pest management, aligning her teaching with current trends and challenges in agriculture.

Research Interests

Courses

HORT1000 Landscape Plants HORT1001 Landscape Plants II BIOA0200 Entomology BIOA2004 Structural Botany BIOA2008 Plant Diversity BIOA3000 General Entomology