Marine and Island Ecology is designed to help you learn about the people, animals, plants and other assorted creatures that inhabit a unique environment; a small island in the Caribbean. While on the Island you will observe, interact, collect, identify and experiment with the creatures on the land and in the sea; study the islands geology, geography, landmarks, caves, beaches, tides, and shore line reefs; also you will experience and closely interact with the people of the island, their culture, customs and history. We will also look to the vast and beautiful night sky to study the how and why of the stars. You will be VERY BUSY learning and experiencing many fascinating chunks of information! But we also enjoy a bit of the relaxation that being on the white sand beaches, snorkeling in the reefs, dancing under the stars, and 80 – 90 degree temps in April has to offer!
We stay on the small Island of San Salvador at the Gerace Research Center (GRC) [www.Geraceresearchcenter.com]. The island is approximately 12 miles long and 7 miles wide. The population is about 1000 persons.
The Gerace Research Center is an inclusive research facility located on the north coast of the island. The center’s facilities include student dormitory rooms, full service cafeteria, 10 laboratory classrooms [for lectures and wet labs], library, amphitheatre, laundry facilities, snack bar and computer lab. All transportation to dive and research sites and beaches on the island is provided by the station.
The course is intended for everyone with an interest in learning about new places, and the people, plants, animals and environment they live in. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A SCIENCE MAJOR to enjoy this course and do well! We do get science majors…but we make them work harder! All students who pass the course get 6 credits. [PLS for non-majors or an upper level Bio Ecology course for majors and 3 Bio credits]
Posted by: Shanon Harmon '08
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