8 Week Courses (June 25 - August 17)
BI 451/551 INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY (8 quarter hour credits)
Introduction to the diversity of marine invertebrates. What they look like, how they work, where they live, and their natural history and behavior. Extensive field trips to rocky shores, sandy beaches and estuarine environments and opportunities for exploring live animals in the laboratory. Meets 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Instructor: Patrick Baker
BI 457/557 MARINE ECOLOGY (8 quarter credits)
Marine ecology looks at factors that influence the distribution, abundance, and diversity of marine organisms. The course will be an ecological survey of major marine habitats, structurally or functionally important taxa, and ecological patterns and processes. Examples are drawn from the diverse fauna and flora of the rocky shores, sandy beaches, and estuarine environments in the Coos Bay area and field sampling and experimentation will be a major portion of the course. Meets 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Instructor: Cynthia Trowbridge
BI 455/555 MARINE BIRDS AND MAMMALS (6 quarter credits)
The Oregon coast has a diverse marine bird and mammal fauna and this course takes advantage of many opportunities to study the biology of the seabirds, seals, sea lions, and cetaceans of the region. Topics covered include systematics, ecology, social systems, morphology, evolution, and physiology. Extensive field trips including boat cruises offer opportunity to study the animals in their natural environment. Laboratory sessions use museum preparations and dissections of fresh specimens to study anatomical and physiological features. Students undertake group projects on nesting seabirds, and give presentations on conservation issues. Meets 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Instructor: Jan Hodder and Doug Warrick
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BI 457/557 BIOLOGY OF FISHES (6 quarter credits)
Lectures, field trips, boat cruises, and laboratory sessions introduce students to the remarkable diversity of fishes. The course includes biology, physiology and ecology of tidepool, estuarine and marine fishes, and emphasizes data collection and analysis through a study of Oregon’s fauna. Meets 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday . Instructor: Matthew Knope
BI 407/507 MARINE BIOLOGY SEMINAR (1 quarter credit)
Guest speakers report on their research to students and staff. Seminars cover a wide variety of marine topics and provide students with an opportunity to meet marine scientists. Meets 4:00pm Wednesday.
2 Week courses
Courses meet for two consecutive weeks.
July 16 - 19 and July 23 - 26
BI 412/512 COASTAL BIOLOGY (4 quarter credits)
This intensive, field-oriented course provides an overview of the physical and biological features of the major coastal habitats in Oregon, including rocky shores, sandy beaches, dunes, estuaries, headlands and forests. Students will study the important species in each habitat; exploring the ecological significance of those species, and the adaptations to the environment in which they live. Involves early morning field trips and a few moderately strenuous hikes.This course is intended for all motivated students with a background in general biology. We welcome undergraduates, college faculty, teachers, managers, and non-degree students. Meets 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday -Thursday, and for early morning field trips. Stewart Schultz
August 20 - 24 and August 27 - 31
BI 399 INTRODUCTION TO EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN AND STATISTICS (4 quarter credits)
A course designed for upper-division undergraduates and graduate students that explores the principles of experimental design. The course draws heavily from professional literature discussing appropriate use of statistics in experimental studies including modeling of simple and more complex experiments and evaluation of appropriate analysis techniques. Lectures, practicals, and readings emphasize application of univariate designs in ecological studies. Meets 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Brian Bingham
Weekend Workshops
Courses meet all day Saturday and Sunday for two consecutive weekends
June 23 - 24 and June 30 - July 1
BI 408/508 MARINE PARASITES (2 quarter credits)
Parasites are an integral part of every marine ecosystem. This workshop will explore the biology, ecology and evolution of a diversity of marine parasites, including local and global representatives. Armand Kuris
July 7 - 8 and July 14 - 15
BI 408/508 BIOLOGICAL ILLUSTRATION (2 quarter credits)
Shows how to produce accurate drawings of animals and plants suitable for reference, publication, or display. No prior experience is necessary. Techniques include pen and ink, pencil, scratch, and coquille board (sample illustrations). Meets 8:00a.m. -5:00p.m. John Megahan See examples of John's work.
Biological Illustration supply list.
July 21 -22 and July 28 -29
BI 408/508 SYMBIOSIS IN MARINE ENVIRONMENTS (2 quarter credits)
Ecology, evolution, and physiology of various symbiotic and coevolutionary associations in the marine environment. The course includes algal/invertebrate symbiosis, bioluminescent light organ symbiosis, sulfur symbiosis at hydrothermal vents, behavioral associations, and a variety of other relationships. Chuck Wimpee
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