There are two summer courses being taught at Harbor Branch later this summer.
One is an invertebrate course, taught by our Clay Cook (HBOI) and Dan McCarthy (Jacksonville University). This courses includes a lab and is a great way to learn the local inverts.
Another opportunity is a very timely course on global change in the marine environment, which is taught by Ned Smith (HBOI) and Paul Hargraves (University of Rhode Island).
Both courses are accredited through FAU, and can be taken for either undergraduate or graduate credit, but you do not need to be a FAU student to register for it.
If you are interested in more information on the courses, please let me know.
Some details follow.
Dennis
Summer B 2005 (June 29 - August 12, 2005)
BSC 4930/6936 Global Change and the Marine Environment (3 credit lecture) - Overview of natural and anthropogenic global changes and their impacts on marine organisms and marine ecosystems. Lecture: Tuesday and Thursday, 1:00 - 4:35. (Smith & Hargraves)
BSC 4930 Biology of Marine Invertebrates (3 credit lecture and 1 credit lab; for undergraduate credit); ZOO 6256 Marine Invertebrate Biology (3 credit lecture and 2 credit lab; for graduate credit) - An overview of the classification, functional morphology, physiology, and relationships of marine invertebrates, with particular emphasis on the fauna of Florida. Field trips to local habitats complement lecture and labs. Lecture: Wednesday and Friday, 8:25 - 12:00; Lab: Wednesday and Friday, 1:00 - 4:35. (Cook)
Undergraduate tuition (subject to change) is currently $103.07/credit for Florida residents and $519.95/credit for non-residents. Graduate tuition (subject to change) is currently $232.10/credit for Florida residents and $869.48/credit for non-residents.
FAU degree-seeking students can register via FAU's registration website. Non-degree seeking students should contact: Olga Kay, Assistant University Registrar, Florida Atlantic University-Treasure Coast Campus, 500 NW University Blvd., Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, Office: (772) 873-3306; Fax: (772) 873-3304; email: [log in to unmask].