Intergovernmental Internship Cooperative (IIC), 2014

Outstanding Mentor Award

Southern Utah University Biology Department, 2010

Outstanding Faculty Member

American Microscopical Society

Arizona-Nevada Academy of Science

Australia New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science

Internation Pycnogonid Society

International Society of Leech Scientists 

North American Benthological Society 

Society of Freshwater Science

Society of Systematic Biologists 

Southwestern Naturalist 

Helobdella blinni sp. n. (Hirudinida, Glossiphoniidae) a new species inhabiting Montezuma Well, Arizona, USA

Euhirudinea from Australian Turtles (Chelodina burrungandjii and Emydura australis) of the Kimberley Plateau, Western Australia, Australia

Hands-On Laboratory Simulation of Evolution An Investigation of Mutation, Natural Selection, & Speciation

Redescription of the Australian leech Placobdelloides bancrofti with new records of its distribution

Courtship and mating behaviour in the Pycnogonida (Chelicerata: Class Pycnogonida): a summary

Southern Utah University is a caring campus community where students come to explore their interests and prepare for meaningful careers and life experiences. With more than 145 undergraduate programs* and 18 graduate and certificate programs across six academic colleges, SUU proudly offers world-class, project-based learning opportunities where students gain professional experience before entering the job market.

Located in the world’s best backyard, SUU is the University of the Parks thanks to its close proximity to several outdoor recreational areas and its educational partnerships with the National Park Service. SUU’s safe, residential campus allows students - more than 10,000 - to create lifelong friendships along with once-in-a-lifetime outdoor adventures in conjunction with innovative academic endeavors.

Southern Utah University

BIOL 1625 General Biology Lab II

BIOL 3450 Comparative Vertebrate Studies

BIOL 3455 Comparative Vertebrate Studies Lab

BIOL 4410 Animal Behavior

BIOL 4840 Cooperative Education

BIOL 4850 Undergraduate Research

BIOL 4890 Internship

Dr. Fredric R. Govedich is a professor of biology and the department chair at Southern Utah University. He is interested in various aspects of aquatic ecology, animal behavior, and invertebrate evolution.

Dr. Govedich began studying leeches while an undergrad student but soon was intrigued by the lack of research of available. His studies include the evolution of parental care strategies in leeches, leech population genetics, leech systematics, and the reconstruction of the evolutionary relationships (phylogeny) of invertebrate groups, predator-prey interactions, feeding behavior, and migration within and between systems. Currently he is working on several aspects of population biology, evolutionary biology and animal behavior, including the evolution of reproductive strategies, parental care, sex allocation, and paternity in freshwater glossiphoniid leeches. Dr. Govedich is now one of a few experts on these under-studied species. 

Dr. Govedich earned a bachelor of science in biology and a master of science in biology from Northern Arizona University, and a Ph.D. in biology from Monash University.

Animal Behavior

Aquatic Ecology

Biology

Evolutionary Biology

Evolution of Reproductive Strategies

Feeding Behavior 

Invertebrate Evolution

Leech Systematics

Phylogeny

Population Biology

Predator Prey Interactions

Center for Invertebrate Biology

Meet Our Professors: Frederic Govedich, Biology 

STEM at SUU, Continuing Grant

Professor of Biology / Department Chair

At Southern Utah University, professors are passionate about their fields of study and continually strive to create a classroom environment that encourages growth and rigor.

Located in Cedar City, Southern Utah University is in the heart of Utah's color country region. Distinguished above others for its focus on personalized education, SUU prepares its students to achieve excellence in their chosen field and create positive change in the world. 

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Meet Our Professors: Fred Govedich, Leeches

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