Chris Varnon

Previous Scheduled Teaching

Published Intellectual Contributions

Book

• Varnon, C., Abramson, C.I. (2018). The propeller experiment controller: Automation for the comparative analysis of behavior in research and Teaching. Other. 39 (1-2) 9-153. https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85052969846

Book Chapter

• Place, A.J., Varnon, C., David, C.P., Abramson, C.I. (2017). Exploratory investigations in operant thermoregulation in western diamond-backed rattlesnakes (Crotalus atrox). The Biology of Rattlesnakes II. ECO Herpetological Publishing and Distribution.

Journal Article

• Varnon, C.A., Moore, M.K. (2024). Reconsidering the subject and object of comparative cognition. https://doi.org/10.3819/CCBR.2024.190019
• Varnon, C., Barrera, E.I., Wilkes, I.N. (2022). Learning and memory in the orange head cockroach (Eublaberus posticus). PLOS One. 17 (8 August) https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85136166032
• Varnon, C., Adams, A.T. (2021). Habituation of the light-startle response of orange head cockroaches (Eublaberus posticus): Effects of acclimation, stimulus duration, presence of food, and intertrial interval. Insects. 12 (4) https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85105010508
• Varnon, C., Vallely, N., Beheler, C., Coffin, C. (2021). The disturbance leg-lift response (DLR): An undescribed behavior in bumble bees. PeerJ. 9 https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85103487928
• Varnon, C., Dinges, C.W., Vest, A.J., Abramson, C.I. (2020). Conspecific and interspecific stimuli reduce initial performance in an aversive learning task in honey bees (Apis mellifera). PLOS One. 15 (2) https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85080093518
• Bergren, S., Latino, C.D., Varnon, C., Abramson, C.I. (2019). A Portable System for Detecting Infrasound Using a Microcontroller. International Journal of Comparative Psychology. 32 1-15. https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85099581993
• Varnon, C., Dinges, C.W., Black, T.E., Wells, H., Abramson, C.I. (2018). Failure to Find Ethanol-Induced Conditioned Taste Aversion in Honey Bees (Apis mellifera L.). Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research. 42 (7) 1260-1270. https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85047489880
• Varnon, C., Lang, H., Abramson, C.I. (2018). Automated research in comparative psychology: Limitations and new directions. International Journal of Comparative Psychology. 31 https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85052956748
• Dinges, C.W., Varnon, C., Cota, L.D., Slykerman, S., Abramson, C.I. (2017). Studies of learned helplessness in honey bees (Apis mellifera ligustica). Other. 43 (2) 147-158. https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85012157900
• Craig, D.P., Varnon, C., Pollock, K.L., Abramson, C.I. (2015). An assessment of horse (Equus ferus caballus) responding on fixed interval schedules of reinforcement: An individual analysis. Other. 120 1-13. https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84940024943
• Abramson, C.I., Craig, D.P., Varnon, C., Wells, H. (2015). The effect of ethanol on reversal learning in honey bees (Apis mellifera anatolica): Response inhibition in a social insect model. Alcohol. 49 (3) 245-258. https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84929295380
• Craig, D.P., Varnon, C., Sokolowski, M.B., Wells, H., Abramson, C.I. (2014). An assessment of fixed interval timing in free-flying honey bees (Apis mellifera ligustica): An analysis of individual performance. PLOS One. 9 (7) https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84903748414
• Dinges, C.W., Avalos, A., Abramson, C.I., Craig, D.P., Austin, Z.M., Varnon, C., Dal, F.N., Giray, T., Wells, H. (2013). Aversive conditioning in honey bees (Apis mellifera anatolica): A comparison of drones and workers. Journal of Experimental Biology. 216 (21) 4124-4134. https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84886506971
• Varnon, C.A., Abramson, C.I. (2013). The propeller experiment controller: Low-cost automation for classroom experiments in learning and behavior.. Comprehensive Psychology. 2 1-18.
• Craig, D.P., Grice, J.W., Varnon, C., Gibson, B., Sokolowski, M.B., Abramson, C.I. (2012). Social Reinforcement Delays in Free-Flying Honey Bees (Apis mellifera L.). PLOS One. 7 (10) https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84867132758
• Varnon, C., Martin, A.L., Abramson, C.I. (2012). Conditioning methods for farm animals: A mini review. 2 1-20.
• Abramson, C.I., Lay, A., Bowser, T.J., Varnon, C. (2012). The use of silver vine (Actinidia polygama maxim, family actinidiaceae) as an enrichment aide for felines: Issues and prospects. Other. 7 (1) 21-27. https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84858140716

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Grant - Research

• Erturk, N. (Principal), Varnon, C. (Supporting), "BIORETS at Converse University: Science, Technology, and Research (STAR) Teachers of South Carolina," sponsored by NSF DBI, Federal, $592819 Funded. (2023 - 2024).
• Varnon, C. (Principal), "Cockroach Model of Alcoholism," sponsored by South Carolina INBRE NIH, State, $77550 Funded. (2020 - 2020).
• Varnon, C. (Principal), "Cockroach Model of Alcoholism," sponsored by South Carolina INBRE NIH, State, $44635 Funded. (2019 - 2020).
• Varnon, C. (Principal), "Invertebrate Models of Substance Abuse," sponsored by South Carolina INBRE NIH, State, $50000 Funded. (2017 - 2019).