in conjunction with

Shedd Aquarium

 will sponsor a 4-credit hour course to:

Delve into the tropical world underwater as you explore habitats and animals found on and around the Bahamian islands.  Discover how oceanography and water chemistry affect marine habitats and island environments.  Develop identification techniques as you study species such as fishes, reptiles, plants and invertebrates.  Gain knowledge of techniques and procedures used in field research.  Become familiar with tropical marine and island flora and fauna, and survey a variety of marine and terrestrial communities in the Exumas.  Then board Shedd’s research vessel, the R/V Coral Reef II, and apply your newfound knowledge of field and research techniques in a nine-day field experience. 

Class Sessions:

Saturdays, March 21 through April 25, 2009

9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

at the Shedd Aquarium

Swim and Snorkel Check-out:

Date and time TBD.

Field Experience:

Mon., May 18 – Tues., May 26, 2009 (9 days)

OR

Tues., May 26 – Wed., June 3, 2009 (9 days)

Destination:  Exuma Islands , Bahamas

Registration Fees:

College Tuition

Please see your college registrar for current tuition rates.

Shedd Tuition

$2300 per student includes lodging aboard the R/V Coral Reef II and all meals. 

Airfare is not included in this fee.

For more course information, please contact Lisa Ostrego at Shedd Aquarium at 312-692-3351 .

Marine and Island Ecology of the Bahamas Application 2009

Name________________________________________________________________________

College ______________________________________________________________________

Year in school (spring ’09)_________________________________________________________

Major in school_________________________________________________________________

Mailing address (during the school year) ________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

Phone number _________________________________________________________________

Email address __________________________________________________________________

Biology or science related courses completed by the end of 2008:

____________________________________________________________________________

 ____________________________________________________________________________

Please circle the appropriate answer:

Are you a swimmer?                          Yes                  No

Swimming ability?                             Strong             Average           Weak

Snorkeling experience                                    Yes                  No

***Please note:  If you are a weak swimmer, you will be required to take swimming lessons before departure for the field portion of the course.  You will have to set this up on your own.  We will require signed verification that you have completed the lessons.

The field experience will take place in one of two weeks, May 18–26 or May 26–June 3.  Please make sure you do not have conflicting school, graduation or work schedules.  Trip preference is given to graduating seniors.

Please circle your preferred week.  If you do not have a preference, please indicate that as well.

May 18 – 26                           May 26– June 3                                 No preference

A non-refundable deposit of $500.00 will be due on December 1, 2008 to guarantee your space in the course.  Please do not send a deposit until your application has been confirmed (we will contact you).  We can accept both checks and credit cards for the deposit.  The remainder of the course fee ($1800) is due at the first class meeting on March 21, 2008 .  NO EXCEPTIONS.

q    I have read the above and agree to the requirements.

Signature: _______________________________________ Date: _________________

Please mail this application to Lisa Ostrego, Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. Lake Shore Dr. , Chicago , IL 60605   or fax it to 312-663-1472 .

Last Updated: October 2008

FALL 2009 COURSE

Marine Mammalogy

 in conjunction with 

                                                                                                  Shedd Aquarium

 will sponsor a 3-credit hour course to:

Investigate the diverse world of marine mammals.  The course will cover marine mammal classifications, distribution, feeding habits, physiology, anatomy and reproduction. Observe animals at Shedd to understand natural behaviors and become familiar with enrichment tools and training techniques used in at the aquarium as well as at other institutions.  Conduct an ethogram project to further investigate the behaviors of marine mammals and to increase your research skills.

Class Sessions:

Saturdays, September 12, 19 & 26 and October 3, 10 & 17, 2009

9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

at the Shedd Aquarium

Tuition Fees:

Please see your college registrar for current tuition rates.

For more course information, please contact the Adult Programs Coordinator at Shedd Aquarium at 312-692-3351 or adults@sheddaquarium.org.

Marine Mammalogy Application 2009

Name ­­­­­______________________________________________________________

College _____________________________________________________________

Mailing address (during the school year) ____________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

Phone number _______________________________________________________

Email address ________________________________________________________

Biology or science related courses completed by the end of Spring 2009:

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

Please mail, email or fax this application to:

Lisa Ostrego

Shedd Aquarium

1200 S. Lake Shore Dr .

Chicago , IL 60605

adults@sheddaquarium.org

T:  312-692-3351

F:  312-663-1472

Last Updated: January 2009

Freshwater Ecology

ACCA Schools

 in conjunction with

Shedd Aquarium

 will sponsor a 3-credit hour course to:

Investigate the relationships between water, animals, plants, and humans using Shedd Aquarium as your laboratory.  This course will introduce students to the components of a freshwater habitat and a survey of the plants and animals that exist there.  Visit Shedd’s Local Waters gallery and participate in animal encounters to get an up close look at the subjects you are studying.  Two field trips will connect you to this habitat and the impacts you can have on it.  Conclude the course by conducting a project to further investigate your connection to freshwater environments and increase your research skills.

Class Sessions:

Saturdays, September 13, 20 , 27 and October 4, 11 & 18, 2008

9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

at the Shedd Aquarium

Tuition Fees:

Please see your college registrar for current tuition rates.

For more course information, please contact Lisa Ostrego at Shedd Aquarium at 312-692-3351 .

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Shedd Classes Point Breakdown                                                                                           Total

Class Attendance                              5 points per day X 6 days                                                   30

Class Participation                            5 points per day X 6 days                                                   30

Quizzes                                               10 points per quiz X 4 quizzes                                            40

Research Project                              50 points                                                                                50

Presentation                                      25 points                                                                                25

Final Exam                                        100 points                                                                             100

                                                                                                                                                            275

Tentative Class Schedule

Saturday, September 13, 2008

            Water Properties

Lakeshore Biology Lab

Habitat Introduction

Local Waters Activity

Survey of Plankton

Survey of Invertebrates

Human Impact Project       

Saturday, September 20, 2008

Survey of Insects

            Survey of Amphibians

            Survey of Plants

            Survey of Fish

            Human Impact Project

Saturday, September 27, 2008

            Field Trip- TBD

            Human Impact Project

Saturday, October 4, 2008

            Survey of Terrestrial Animals

            Relationships (food webs, symbiosis, invasive species, human interactions)

Human Impact Project

Saturday, October 11, 2008

            Field Trip-TBD

            Human Impact Project

Saturday, October 18, 2008

            Presentations

            Final Exam

Freshwater Ecology Application 2008

Name ­­­­­______________________________________________________________

College _____________________________________________________________

Major______________________________________________________________

Year in School (Fall ’08)________________________________________________

Mailing address (during the school year) ____________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

Phone number _______________________________________________________

Email address ________________________________________________________

Biology or science related courses completed by the end of Spring 2008:

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

Please mail, email or fax this application to:

Lisa Ostrego

Shedd Aquarium

1200 S. Lake Shore Dr .

Chicago , IL 60605

adults@sheddaquarium.org

T:  312-692-3351

F:  312-663-1472

Last Updated: March 2008

Marine Biology of the Bahamas Course Announcement
Marine Biology of the Bahamas Application Form

The ACCA/Shedd Agreement