MARINE MAMMAL MANAGEMENT COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT WELCOME- to all those interested in marine mammals. This is an opportunity for you to consider our unique offering in the study of a fascinating but curiously unknown aquatic form of life through: THE OCEANOGRAPHIC CENTER OF NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY'S GLOBAL DISTANCE EDUCATION COURSE IN MARINE MAMMAL MANAGEMENT (MMM). # CZMT 0636-DE 1. THIS COURSE IS OFFERED TO ANYONE, ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD THROUGH DISTANCE LEARNING. Registration starts December 4th, closes on January 5th There are three versions: a) full three credit graduate level - contact Barra Gots at johnbarra@sympatico.ca <mailto:johnbarra@sympatico.ca> b) a general interest diploma - “ “ “ c) as part of the graduate certificate - contact the coordinator at douganj@nova.edu <mailto:douganj@nova.edu>). MMM runs from JANUARY 2 TO MARCH 15, 2007, and covers a range of pertinent topics as indicated by the Table of Contents: Information for Current Term Chapter 1. Introduction to Marine Mammals Chapter 2. Marine Mammal Management Chapter 3. Introduction to Cetaceans Chapter 4. Beluga Whale, and “toxic soups” Chapter 5. Dolphins, non-consumptive use Chapter 6. Bowheads, the subsidence balance Chapter 7. Orcas, of killers and Keikos Chapter 8. Pilots, stranding and utilization Chapter 9. Introduction to Pinnipeds Chapter10 Monk Seals Chapter11. California Sea Lion, Big Sur and survival Chapter12. Harp Seal, to hunt or not to hunt? Chapter13. Introduction to Sirenids Chapter14. Manatee, the harassed herbivore Chapter15. Introduction to Marine Fissipeds Chapter16. Polar Bear, the Inuit, success and hope Chapter17. Acoustic Stimuli of Marine Mammals Chapter18. Marine Mammal Conservation & Future Management There are two essay assignments for those taking the credit versions. First is due on FEBRUARY 12th with a value of 30%; the last on MARCH 16th for 60% of the final mark. The remaining 10% is held for Interaction evaluation – how well the candidate participates within any class e-mail discussion and replies to requests. Candidates will receive comments on the first assignment, mainly as an aid in the final essay, and evaluation. The last essay is equivalent of a final exam and is not returned. Those taking the diploma program may submit the assignments and participate in the Interaction; however, not for marks, but certainly for comment. As communication and interaction throughout the term will be mainly via e-mail, it is essential that all have some electronic means of communication and submitting essays. Essays should be sent using "MS Word" format. For general information on the course, contact http://www.nova.edu/ocean/marmam/marmam.html and http://www.nova.edu/ocean/ for general information on the Oceanographic Center's programs. For registration http://www.nova.edu/ocean/distedregform.html Barra L. Gots and Professor Keith Ronald Instructors for the Marine Mammal Management Distance Education course. Please reply to Barra Gots: johnbarra@sympatico.ca <mailto:johnbarra@sympatico.ca>