[Coral-List] 2011 Summer Field Course in Belize
Caryn Self-Sullivan
caryns at sirenian.org
Mon Mar 14 13:27:07 EDT 2011
Join our research team for two intense weeks of total immersion into
the world of animal behavior, ecology & conservation, Antillean
manatees, bottlenose dolphins, coral reefs, mangrove forests, and
seagrass beds in Belize!
Course Overview: This is a total immersion field course where you
will live, work, and study from a marine science field station on a
pristine, private island within the Belize Barrier Reef Lagoon
System. Data collected during the course will contribute to our long-
term research project established in 1998. You will learn through a
variety of learning activities, literature review and discussion,
independent and team projects, and actual field research. Be prepared
to rise with the sun and spend 8-10 hours outdoors, including 3-4
hours on the water each day learning about the tropical Caribbean
environment as we explore a maze of mangrove islands, seagrass beds,
coral patches, and the Belize Barrier Reef. The course is divided into
4 major components: lectures/learning activities (~1 hour per day),
independent reading and assignments (~2 hour per day), data collection
in the field (~3 hours per day), individual project development &
implementation (~2 hours per day), presentation of pre-field component
(~1 hour per day), and debate/group discussion of reading materials
(~1 hour per day). Two days of extra-curricular activities are
included: (1) diving or snorkeling at Turneffe Atoll, and (2)
exploring an ancient Maya City. Additional, optional SCUBA dives are
available as time and weather permits, but additional costs are
involved.
LOCATION: Spanish Bay Conservation & Research Center at Hugh Parkey's
Belize Adventure Lodge, http://belizeadventurelodge.com/ (Passport
required)
COSTS: US$2995 includes housing, meals, most tips, field trips,
ground & water transfer fees, research & materials fees; DOES NOT
include airfare, books, extra tips, or credit hours. Many students
have been successful in getting additional financial aid for study
abroad through their home university. Two $500 Scholarships are
available to students from low-income countries.
CREDIT HOURS: The course is comparable to a 3 credit hour university
course and meets the federal requirements for semester credit hours
set forth last fall. You must make arrangements IN ADVANCE with BOTH
your advising faculty and Dr. Self-Sullivan for credit to be given
through your home university. Credit hour fees must be paid directly
to your school and you must fulfill all study abroad requirements of
your school.
DEADLINES: Early registration & and deposit due March 15, 2011;
regular registration & deposit due April 1st, 2011; balance due April
15th, 2011. Late registration (after April 1st--if space available)
incurs a $100 late fee. If you are registering through your home
university, earlier deadlines may exist; please check with your
academic advisor.
MINIMUM / MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE: 8-24 students
VISIT OUR FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND LINKS TO
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=370432825564
Caryn Self-Sullivan, Ph.D.
Email: caryns at sirenian.org
200 Stonewall Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22401-2110
Mobile: 540.287.8207 | Fax: 888.371.4998
Adjunct Faculty, Nova Southeastern University
http://www.fischlerschool.nova.edu/
http://www.nova.edu/ocean/
President & Co-founder, Sirenian International, Inc.
http://sirenian.org/caryn.html
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