This course will take place on the island of Grand Cayman, British West Indies (Latitude 19° 23’ N, Longitude 81° 24’W) for one week in January 2014.  Students will have an opportunity to become certified scuba divers and gain first hand experience with the taxonomy, identification and characteristics of the animals which live in coral reefs as they dive and snorkel in the extraordinary fringing reefs of Grand Cayman.

Prerequisites:

Permission of Instructor.   Preference will be given to students who have some familiarity with biodiversity (e.g. How Do Animals Work; Comparative Animal Physiology, or other biology classes).  Due to the additional expenses of off-campus study, students will be required to pay an additional fee for diving, room, board, and tuition; a sufficient number of students must enroll in order for this course to be offered.