Module 23

University of Guelph
Ontario Universities Program in Field Biology

Course Title : MARINE BIOLOGY & OCEANOGRAPHY
Instructor(s) :

Instructor: Dr. Todd Gillis
Dept. of Integrative Biology,
University of Guelph,
Guelph, Ontario
N1G 2W1

Phone 519-824-4120 ext. 58786
Fax: 519-767-1656

 

Date(s) : August 2010
Location : Huntsman Marine Science Centre, St. Andrew's, New Brunswick.
Cost : To be determined
Prerequisites :

University Invertebrate Zoology Course
University Aquatic Biology Course
University Statistics Course

N.B. This course is intended for 3rd or 4th year students specializing in Biology.
Description : A two-week course held at the Huntsman Marine Science Centre, St. Andrews, New Brunswick. Aspects of the ecology, behaviour, physiology, biochemistry and genetics of marine organisms will be studied as well as basic oceanographic techniques. The course will include group exercises to study various intertidal and subtidal environments as well as boat cruises to collect plankton, benthic invertebrates, marine fish and to observe marine mammals. The course provides excellent opportunities for students to familiarize themselves with state-of-the-art techniques involved in various branches of marine biology and oceanography and conduct an individual research project.
Enrollment : 15 for U of G students, 5 for OUPFB students
Evaluation : Group Project 40 %
Individual Project 50 %
Participation 10 %
Assignment(s) :  
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