Biology of Marine Mammals – Now Registering!

The Huntsman Marine Science Centre
St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada

New Session

Just Opened Up!

Dates: 28 July - 11 August, 2007

Our location on the Bay of Fundy is one of the few places in the world where it is possible to study several species of whales as well as seals and dolphins within a two-week course framework. There will be frequent field trips at sea and on shore to observe marine mammals in their natural habitats. Major topics include: an introduction to Bay of Fundy marine mammals, their distribution and abundance, origin and evolution, historical zoogeography, adaptations and community ecology as well as future prospects. Lab sessions will include an introduction to behavioural observations as well as dissections of seals and porpoises. Students will also conduct individual research projects.

Prerequisite: Introductory Biology
Instructor: Dr. Steven Benjamins
Evaluation: Written exam (40%); Lab performance (10%); Student projects (40%); Course log (10%).
Fee: $1,625 (CDN)

Accredited through McGill University

For more information, please contact:

Ms. Ashley Holmes
University Programs Coordinator
Huntsman Marine Science Centre
phone: (506) 529-1260
fax: (506) 529-1212
aholmes@huntsmanmarine.ca
www.huntsmanmarine.ca