The Shoals Marine Laboratory Director Willy Bemis would like to announce the following courses: Forensic Science for Marine Biologists: August 13-20, 2007 Forensic science represents the unique merging of scientific insight and the law. Forensic Science for Marine Biologists provides a field-oriented introduction to the forensic science domain and the utilization of marine biology within the justice system. Students receive comprehensive instruction concerning the recognition, documentation, collection, and preservation of physical evidence. Additionally, students develop practical incident response, scene management, and forensic teamwork skills. Faculty: Dr. Wayne D. Lord, Federal Bureau of Investigation Dr. Romona Haebler, United States Environmental Protection Agency Dr. Robert D. Kenney, Graduate School of Oceanography, URI Dr. William C. Rodriguez, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology Dr. Inga F. Sidor, Veterinary Pathologist, Mystic Aquarium Marine Vertebrates: July 23-August 13, 2007 A course in marine vertebrate biology emphasizing laboratory studies, field collections or observations, and reading from current literature. General topics will include vertebrate evolution, ecology, conservation, and management of existing marine vertebrate populations. Special emphasis on Gulf of Maine species and their complex inter-relationships, with critical analysis of current issues in management including national and international economic and political aspects. The general curriculum is subdivided into three categories: (1) Systematics of Gulf of Maine fishes, elasmobranch biology, teleost skeleto-muscular structure and function, population biology and contemporary Gulf of Maine fisheries; (2) Biology of marine reptiles and birds, ecology and conservation of sea turtles, avian adaptations to life at sea and coloniality in sea birds; (3) Evolution and systematics of marine mammals, marine mammal anatomy, sensory biology and diving physiology, cetacean feeding behavior and ecology. Faculty: Dr. John B. Heiser, Cornell University For application and scholarship information, see the SML web site at: http://www.sml.cornell.edu or email SML admissions: LHJ1@CORNELL.EDU