Field
Course
in
Coral
Reef
Biology
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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
2012. 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. DOWNLOAD FULL COURSE DESCRIPTION HERE Intent to Enroll Travel Release |
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Prerequisites: |
Permission of
Instructor. Preference will be given
to students who have some familiarity with biodiversity (e.g. How Do
Animals Work; The Ocean Project; 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.
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