Summer Field Course for High School Students - 2012
Summer field courses are a great way to enrich your knowledge and learn more about a potential career field. These courses also give you an opportunity to share with fellow students who have similar interests.
Introduction to Marine Biology (ages 15-18)
Monday, July 9 to Friday, July 13
Fee: $670 Early Bird Fee: $610 if you register by May 9th
A fun, yet practical hands-on introduction to current research projects. You will assist with real time baseline data collection for a number of on-going projects and have an opportunity to work alongside Huntsman scientists. The different research techniques and methods that you will learn about should be transferable to your own classroom. It is not always serious work!
You’ll learn about - and work on: * invasive species, such as tunicates & green crabs * invertebrate biodiversity * seabird, whale, and seal surveys * aquaculture issues * bird-banding mark/recapture techniques
TO APPLY Send completed application form and $250 non-refundable deposit.
To: Director of Education The Huntsman Marine Science Centre 1 Lower Campus Road St. Andrews, New Brunswick E5B 2L7 Canada
You may also fax your application to 506-529-1212 and call in a credit card number at the Huntsman main number 506-529-1200
* Please register early as enrollment is limited.
Family rate - 10% discount for second family member 15% discount for third family member
The course cost is all-inclusive and covers - dormitory accommodation; three full meals/day; instruction by the HMSC Public Education teaching staff ; boat excursions, lab equipment and supplies; admission to Museums; local transport, and all taxes.
The course starts at 1 p.m. on July 9, and finishes after lunch on Friday July 13.
You just need to find your way to St. Andrews!
If you have any questions, or for more information, please email us.
