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DISEASES OF CORALS AND OTHER REEF ORGANISMS
(August 1-9, 2009)
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This
8-day course is for professional scientists and graduate students interested in
diseases of corals and other reef organisms.
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Instructors: Esther C. Peters, Ph.D., George Mason University
Robert Jonas, Ph.D., George Mason University
Thomas Cuba, Ph.D., Delta Seven Inc.
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During
the last two decades, diseases have been described affecting corals, fish
and other organisms, sometimes with wide-ranging effects.
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This course will introduce
students to the field of pathobiology of marine organisms. The
focus of lectures, dives, and laboratory sessions will be on diseases affecting
hard corals, but diseases of other reef organisms will also be discussed.
Methods of studying diseases will include collection of field
monitoring data and physiological, histological and microbiological
techniques. The course will provide students with a state-of-the-art overview of reef
pathobiology, experience with relevant techniques, and an understanding
of the need for a multidisciplinary approach to its study. This course is
limited to 14 participants.
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Prerequisites: College-level biology courses are
required, and courses in invertebrate zoology, microbiology, ecology,
chemistry, biochemistry, physiology, histology, or marine sciences will be
very helpful. SCUBA certification is required, and applicants will need to meet Mote's standards for "temporary diver" status.
Click here to view Mote's policies and requirements for obtaining clearance to dive.
Costs: The course fee of
$1500.00 includes all course materials,
accommodations, meals (dinner, 8/1 through breakfast on 8/9), boat costs,
SCUBA tanks and weights. Participants should bring their own mask, snorkel, fins, regulator,
BCD, and weight belt (rentals can be arranged if required). With advanced notice, pick
up and drop off at the Key West International Airport may be arranged.
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Key Dates
10 April, 2009 - Application receipt deadline
24 April, 2009 - Notification of acceptance
1 June, 2009 - Deposit ($300.00) due
1 July, 2009 - Balance ($1200.00) due, or last
day to withdraw with deposit refund
**dive forms due**
1 August, 2009 - Course starts
(plan to arrive by 4 p.m. EDT)
9 August, 2009 - Course ends
(departure is after lunch)
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Credit: Mote Marine Laboratory does not offer credit, however, it may be
possible to arrange credit through your home institution for directed
studies, research courses, etc. Consult your faculty advisor. It is also
possible to obtain 3 credit hours from George Mason University, Fairfax,
VA. For information on credit requirements, registration procedures, and tuition fees, contact Dr. Peters (epeters2@gmu.edu).
Forms:
All interested individuals are required to complete a course application.
Application Form: (.pdf
) or (.doc )
Completed applications can be mailed or faxed to the address and number below, or you can
complete the .doc version of the application by typing in the fields, saving as a Word document,
then e-mail it to:
SRG@delta-seven.com
Stillwater Research Group
447 3rd Avenue N. Suite 309
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 823-2443
(727) 550-2513 (fax)
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TRL is a fully equipped marine research and education facility, with
housing, vessels, dry labs, raceways and tanks, SCUBA support, and more.
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"Hands-On"
Field Training
Lab
Techniques
 On-site
Housing
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