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CORAL TISSUE SLIDE READING WORKSHOP
(July 26-31, 2009)
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For professional scientists and graduate students interested in
the histology or microscopic anatomy of scleractinian corals, gorgonians, and other Cnidaria.
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Instructor: Esther C. Peters, Ph.D., George Mason University
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This 5-day workshop focuses on the histology
or microscopic anatomy of scleractinian corals, gorgonians, and other Cnidaria to support
studies on their ecology, physiology, reproduction, biochemistry, systematics, molecular
biology/genetics, immunology, embryology, and pathology. Topics covered include histology;
diseases; sample collection, preservation, processing, and histoslide preparation
(lecture and discussion only, no laboratory); and interpretation of tissue sections
from healthy and diseased specimens using light microscopy. Participants can bring
histoslides from their own research to share with the group and discuss with Dr. Peters.
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Lectures alternate with individual and group slide reading sessions using the laboratory’s
4 student microscopes and Olympus with imaging capabilities. Students may also
bring their own laptops (other computers will also be available) to learn how to
access the Coral Disease and Health Consortium’s virtual slide collection.
Two half-day field trips to snorkel or dive at Looe Reef are also included.
This course will be limited to 8 individuals.
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 for those wishing to dive, 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
$1000 includes all course materials,
accommodations, meals (dinner, 7/26 through breakfast on 7/31), boat costs,
SCUBA tanks and weights. Participants need to arrange travel to and from the facility, and should bring their own mask, snorkel, fins, and
weight belt, as well as a regulator and BCD(if diving). Equipment 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
25 May, 2009 - Deposit ($300.00) due
26 June, 2009 - Balance ($700.00) due, or last
day to withdraw with deposit refund
**dive forms due**
26 July, 2009 - Course starts
(plan to arrive by 4 p.m. EDT)
31 July, 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.
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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Microscope Imaging
Histology Tecniques
 On-site
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