Coastal Systems Module

Through classroom, field trip, and practical experience, this 6-day module provides instruction on the general ecology, habitats, vegetation types, wildlife, and conservation issues of Coastal Systems in Florida – Coastal Uplands, Estuarine, and Nearshore Marine Environments. The program also addresses societies role in coastal areas, develops naturalist interpretation skills, and discusses environmental ethics.

Course Schedule

Day 1 – 2012, February 17  – Human Dimensions – Volume 2

9:00am-11:00am Introductions, Pretest, Presentations – Ethics/Interpretation
11:00am-1:15pm Field Trip (on boat) Intro Eco Tour: Bring bag lunch
1:30pm-2:00pm Student Projects
2:00pm-3:30pm Oyster Project
3:30pm-4:00pm Video- Society

Day 2 – 2012, February 24 – Invertebrates: Volume 1

9:00am-1:15pm Field Trip (on boat), Invertebrate Discovery: Bring bag lunch
1:30pm-3:00pm Presentations – Invertebrate I and II
3:00pm-3:30pm Dock – water quality
3:30pm-4:00pm Video – Estuaries

Day 3 – 2012, March 2 – Fish, Herptiles: Volume 2

9:00am-10:30am Presentation – Sharks
10:30am-1:15pm Field Trip (on boat)- Seine Netting: Bring bag lunch
1:30pm-2:30pm Presentation – Fish
2:30pm-3:30pm Presentation – Reptiles/Amphibians
3:30pm-4:00pm Video – Nearshore Waters

Day 4 – 2012, March 9 – Birds and Mammals: Volume 2

8:30am-12:00pm Presentations: Birds and Mammals
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch Break
1:00pm-3:30pm Field Trip – Kayaking
3:30pm-4:00pm Project Discussions; Video (Make Up)

Day 5 – 2012, March 16 – Ecology and Habitats: Volume 1

9:00am-12:00pm Presentations: Ecology and Habitats
1:00pm-4:00pm Video – Uplands; Field Trip – Canaveral National Seashore: Bring bag lunch

Day 6 – 2012, March 23 – Project Presentations

9:00am-12:00pm Project Presentations
12:00pm-1:00pm Group Lunch (Location TBD) Project Presentations
1:00pm-3:30pm Project Presentations
3:30pm-4:00pm Graduation 3

NOTES: Field Trips – Please be prepared to get wet during Field Trips. Please bring a towel, change of clothes, close-toe shoes, sunscreen, bug spray, water and a sense of adventure!

Make up Days: You are allowed to miss 1 of the scheduled 6 days. Please discuss make up options with the instructors.

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