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Fall Program 2009: Sept 8 - Dec 18

Fall 2008 Students write:

"When we arrived here at beginning of this term, we came prepared for a challenge. A challenge to truly outdo our own selves and achieve things we hadn’t even dreamed of.
And I have seen each of us meet and surpass that challenge again and again."

The Fall Semester at the Centre is an intense, immersion experience in the marine sciences. We inspire investigation, promote critical thinking and offer students the opportunity to conduct an independent research project.

Students take a full course load of five courses. Three courses run in successive 3.5-week blocks while two courses extend throughout the length of the program (see schedule). Classes are scheduled from Monday to Saturday, and involve lectures, discussions, laboratory, and field excursions. All courses are fourth-year senior undergraduate courses.

Fall 2009 Application Form (.doc) Fall Program 2009 is FULL

The Courses:

Marine Population Ecology and Dynamics (3.5 wks)
An analytical approach to the study of marine ecology and marine populations. Intertidal and subtidal communities will be examined, with emphasis on the biota of the Barkley Sound region.

Ecological Adaptations of Seaweeds (3.5 wks)
Explore morphological, physiological, biomechanical, and reproductive adaptations of seaweeds to a variety of environments. Field experiments will demonstrate some of these adaptations & field data will provide the basis for theoretical considerations.

Structure and Function in Animals (3.5 wks)
Examine the structure and function of marine animals using a multi-level approach. Biomechanics, nervous systems and behaviour, locomotion and feeding will receive particular attention. A series of laboratory exercises will demonstrate some of the principles.

Directed Studies (14 wks)
Undertake an independent research project in your field of interest. Projects will be designed to take advantage of laboratory and/or field opportunities. Resident researchers, faculty, and staff will provide mentorship.

Seminars and Papers in Marine Science (14 wks)
Discussion groups meet weekly to debate issues generated by selected journal articles and participate in formal seminars presented by invited guest speakers. This course will develop critical thinking and analytical skills.
Seminars from previous fall programs.

PREREQUISITES
Students accepted into the program will have at least third year standing in one of the following disciplines; biology, zoology or botany. Courses in introductory invertebrates, non-vascular plants, introductory ecology, and introductory statistics are strongly recommended. Please contact BMSC or visit your university representative or ambassador for details. While priority will be given to degree program students registered at member universities, other applications from well-qualified persons are welcomed and will be considered on their individual merits.

Contact

University Programs Coordinator:

(250) 728-3301 ext. 216

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Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre
100 Pachena Rd, Bamfield, BC
Canada, V0R 1B0
Phone: (250) 728-3301
Fax: (250) 728-3452

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