October 20, 2009
Undergraduate Study Abroad Opportunity in the Caribbean
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Tropical Marine Ecology and Conservation Semester Abroad: Bonaire, Spring 2010
The Tropical Marine Biology and Conservation study abroad program is accepting applications for spring semester. Students register for 17 semester hours: Coral Reef Ecology (4), Scientific Diving (4), Environmental and Cultural History of Bonaire (2), Marine Conservation Biology (3) and Independent Research (4). The program description and course syllabi can be found by clicking here.
The Scientific Diving course provides dive training that prepares students for AAUS certification at their home universities. Students will receive the following training in the Scientific Diving course: Open Water, Advanced Diver, Rescue Diver, Emergency First Responder, CPR + First Aid, Dan Oxygen Rescue, underwater photography and videography, night diving, and underwater navigation. Students will learn internationally recognized monitoring protocols including REEF and AGRRA.
Independent Research provides students with the opportunity to conduct a research project of their choice in marine science and to publish the results in a student journal, PHYSIS: Journal of Marine Science. A copy of the journal can be downloaded here.
Prerequisites: Overall GPA 2.75 or better, 2 semesters of biology, chemistry, geology, ecology or environmental science and a nationally recognized open water SCUBA certification (or a PADI referral ? you can do your check out dives in Bonaire). The deadline for application to the spring semester program is 1 November 2009.
Interested students should email Rita Peachey Director of CIEE Research Station Bonaire or call 1-800-40-STUDY. The study abroad office at your institution will also assist you with registration.
Posted by Dida at October 20, 2009 9:26 AM
