Marine and Island Ecology of the Bahamas

ACCA Schools

 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 29, April 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2008

One evening snorkel and swim checkout TBD

at the Scuba Emporium in Skokie

9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Destination:

Exuma Islands, Bahamas

Field Experience:

Monday, May 19 – Tuesday, May 27, 2008 (9 days)

                                                            Or

                            Tuesday, May 27 – Wednesday, June 4, 2008 (9 days)

                                                           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 2008

Name________________________________________________________________________

College ______________________________________________________________________

Year in school (spring ’08)_________________________________________________________

Major in school_________________________________________________________________

Mailing address (during the school year) ________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

Phone number _________________________________________________________________

Email address __________________________________________________________________

Biology or science related courses completed by the end of 2007:

____________________________________________________________________________

 ____________________________________________________________________________

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 19–27 or May 27–June 4.  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 19 – 27                           May 27 – June 4                                No preference

A non-refundable deposit of $500.00 will be due on December 3, 2007 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 24, 2007.  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: September 2007

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