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Donna Ritch, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences Associate Professor of Human Biology and Biology E-mail: ritchd@uwgb.edu	University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 2420 Nicolet Drive - TH 335 Green Bay, WI 54311-7001 Phone:  (920) 465-2274 Fax:  (920) 465-2718
Education: Ph.D. in Biology from Penn State University, University Park, PA M.S. in Biology from Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH B.S. in Biology from Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH
The courses that I have taught during the past 5 years include: First Year Seminar: Fantastic Voyage: Science in Film (Hum Biol 198) Films with scientific elements have had a hugh impact on science and society. This course will explore how science and scientists are protrayed in these films and how the films have shaped popular perceptions of science and scientists, the world, and the universe. Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates (Biology 340) This lab intensive course emphasizes anatomical differences (including adaptations and specializations) among vertebrate classes; lab dissections include the shark, frog, turtle, pigeon, and cat. Cell Biology (Biology 307) This course covers the structure and functions of eukaryotic organelles; lab utilizes various cell biology techniques to study apoptosis in breast cancer cells. Anatomy and Physiology (Hum Biol 204) This courses covers the structures and functions of the organ systems of the human body.  Lab includes organ dissection, identifying structures through the use of ADAM software, and various physiological tests, such as blood typing, EKG, and blood pressure. Microscopic Anatomy (Hum Biol 306) This laboratory course consists of identification of prepared slides of cells, tissues, and organs with an emphasis on human organ systems at the microscopic level. Human Disease and Society (Hum Biol 217) This course focuses upon various human diseases – biology, history, and society’s influence on disease – as well as discussion of the transmission and cause of disease, the body’s defense against disease, epidemiology, and public health. Science and the Expression of Art During the Renaissance This is a travel abroad course to Italy.  The first week of the course consists of lectures on the history of science focusing upon Leonardo da Vinci and Galileo.  Students spend the final two weeks in Italy (Rome, Florence, Padua, and Venice). See the UW-Green Bay Undergraduate Course Catalog for more information about these courses including prerequisites.
Science Classroom Instructor and Laboratory Instructor for the Regional Center of Mathematics and Science (1991-2000; 2003-2005) The Regional Center of Mathematics and Science (RCMS) program is a grant funded program that brings 50 high school juniors and seniors from 6 Midwestern states (Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio) to campus for six weeks to further their interest in science and math. As a science classroom and laboratory instructor, the topics I teach include cell biology, anatomy, and physiology.
Awards: Founder's Award for Teaching Excellence, 1997
Research: My current research involves the investigation of intracellular calcium stores and the relationship of this ion to the cytoplasmic streaming process in the acellular slime mold Didymium iridis.
Publications: Ritch, D.L. and J. Rank.  2001.  Laboratory Safety in the Biology Lab.  Bioscence, The Journal of College Biology Teachers  27(3): 17-22 Daggett, S.D. and D. L. Ritch. 1999.  Rediscovering Chlamydamonas.   Bioscene, The Journal of College Biology Teachers   25(2):13-14. Ritch, D.L. and S.D. Daggett. 1994. Nuclear DNA Content and Chromosome Number in German Isolates of Phytophthora infestans. Mycologia 87 (5): 579-581. Yemma, J.J. and D.L. Ritch. 1994. Quantitative Cytophotometric and Autoradiographic Analysis of the Cell Cycle Kinetics during Growth and Development of the Plasmodium in the Myxomycete Didymium iridis. Cytobios 79: 107-116. Therrien, C.D., P.W. Tooley, L.J. Spielman, W.E. Fry, D.L. Ritch, and S.E. Shelly. 1992. Nuclear DNA content, allozyme phenotypes and metalaxyl sensitivity of Phytophthora infestans from Japan. Mycological Research 97 (8): 945-980. Therrien, C.D., D.L. Ritch, L.S. Sujkowski, P.W. Tooley, L.J. Spielman, W.E. Fry, S.S. Daggett, and J.H. Sim. 1992. Phytophthora infestans in Poland from 1987-1989. Nuclear DNA content, mating type distribution and response to metalaxyl. Phytopathology (Berlin) 139 (1): 68-80. Therrien, C.D., D.L. Ritch, L.C. Davidse, Ad B.K. Jespers, and L.J. Spielman. 1989. The nuclear DNA content, mating type and metalaxyl sensitivity of eighty-three isolates of Phytophthora infestans from The Netherlands. Mycol. Res. 92(2): 140-146. Tooley, P.W., C.D. Therrien, and D.L. Ritch. 1989. Mating type, nuclear DNA content, race composition, and isozyme analysis of Peruvian isolates of Phytophthora infestans. Phytopathology 79 (4): 478-481. Ritch, D.L. and C.D. Therrien. 1988. A cytophotometric investigation of haploid x polyploid matings in the acellular slime mold Didymium iridis. Caryologia 41: 169-179. Ritch, D.L. and C.D. Therrien. 1987. An investigation of the apogamic induction hypothesis in Didymium iridis. Cytobios 51: 171-181. Therrien, C.D. and D.L. Ritch. 1985. A simplified method for the non-axenic liquid cultivation of slime mould amoebae: concanavalin A stimulation of population growth rates. Microbios 44: 117-124.
Abstracts: Ritch, D.L., C.D. Therrien, S.S. Daggett, J.H. Sim, and L.S. Sujkowski.  1991.  Phytophthora infestans in Poland from 1987-1989.  Nuclear DNA content, mating type and response to metalaxyl.  Phytopathology 81 (10):  1190. Therrien, C. D., S. S. Daggett, D. L. Ritch, N. Sato, L. J. Spielman, and P. W. Tooley.  1990.  Mating type, nuclear DNA content and isozyme composition of thirty‑three isolates of Phytophthora infestans from Japan.  Phytopathology 80 (1): 124. Ritch, D. L., L. J. Spielman, L. Sujkowski, and C. D. Therrien.  1990.  The nuclear DNA content, mating type and metalaxyl sensitivity of fifty‑three isolates of Phytophthora infestans from Poland.  Phytopathology 80 (1):  123.