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Marine Science Summer Field Courses
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Special Problems
Directed research and study at Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium
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Dates:
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Course Fee:
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$0.00
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Prerequisites:
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by arrangement through faculty member and university education coordinator
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Credit:
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1-6
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Instructor(s):
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LUMCON faculty
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Bottlenose Dolphin Population Biology
Review of literature on bottlenose dolphins, including behavior and resource use. Collection and analysis of field data including habitat use, activity patterns and individual associations
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Dates:
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May 11 2009 - May 29 2009
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Course Fee:
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$25.00
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Prerequisites:
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16 hrs. of biology courses or permission of instructor
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Credit:
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3
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Instructor(s):
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Dr. Don Balz (LSU - BR)
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Coastal Landscape Photography
An intensive week-long course that utilizes the magnificent and endangered backdrop of the Louisiana estuaries to introduce students to basic B/W photography. Includes training in camera operation, subject composition, darkroom chemistry, and gallery presentation.
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Dates:
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May 18 2009 - May 22 2009
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Course Fee:
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$185.00
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Prerequisites:
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Basic photography background; 35mm camera
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Credit:
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1
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Instructor(s):
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Dr. Gary LeFleur (Nicholls State University)
Dr. Dennis Sipiorski (SELU)
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Introduction to Marine Zoology
This course combines a foundation in natural history and experimental biology to introduce students to the diversity of animals along the northern Bulf of Mexico. Particular emphasis is given to the range of adaptations utilized by invertebrates and vertebrates to survive the fluctuating conditions of Louisiana habitats.
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Dates:
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Jun 1 2009 - Jun 26 2009
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Course Fee:
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$25.00
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Prerequisites:
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Introductory biology course and lab or permission of instructor
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Credit:
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4
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Instructor(s):
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Dr. Lewis Deaton (ULL)
Dr. Mike Dagg (LSU - BR)
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Marine Invertebrate Ecology
In-depth study of the interaction of marine and estuarine invertebrates with their environment. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the functional role of invertebrates and how the environment shapes morphology, physiology and behavior
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Dates:
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Jun 1 2009 - Jun 19 2009
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Course Fee:
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$25.00
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Prerequisites:
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Introduction Invertebrate Zoology, Marine Ecology or permission of instructor
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Credit:
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3
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Instructor(s):
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Dr. Earl Melancon (Nicholls State University), TBA
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Wetland Vegetation
Identification, taxonomy and distribution of wetland plants. Plant adaptations, vegetation analysis methods, marsh types, community processes and coastal wetland restoration will also be discussed. Class will include lecture, labs and field collection of plants.
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Dates:
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Jul 6 2009 - Jul 24 2009
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Course Fee:
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$25.00
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Prerequisites:
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Junior or senior standing or consent of instructor(s)
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Credit:
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3
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Instructor(s):
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Dr. Andy Nyman (LSU - BR)
Ms. Vanessa Tobias (LSU - BR)
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Marine Fish Ecology
This course will explore the ecology of coastal marine fishes emphasizing aspects of how fish utilize coastal habitats and how environmental factors influence that distribution, movement, growth, reproduction, abundance and interspecific interactions of fishes, especially in early life history stages
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Dates:
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Jul 6 2009 - Jul 24 2009
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Course Fee:
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$25.00
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Prerequisites:
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16 hrs. of biology or permission of instructor
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Credit:
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3
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Instructor(s):
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Dr. Ed Chesney (LUMCON)
Dr. Don Baltz (LSU - BR)
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