Are you currently studying Marine Biology or have an interest in ocean life? This fantastic four-week summer program examines the coral reef environment and its relation to fossil coral reef environments and global climate change. Students will earn 4 credits in Marine Science while participating in labs on campus at Jacksonville University before flying off to the tropical paradise on the secluded island of San Salvador in the Bahamas. What many believe to be the first island sighted by Christopher Columbus, the island offers beautiful ocean views and terrain and coastline waiting to be explored and is one of the outermost of a chain of some 700 islands sprinkled throughout
more than 5,000 square miles. Although it is similar to the other islands of this archipelago, it is unique for its history, ecology, inland lakes, and potential for future development. Students will be housed and work at the Gerace Research Centre. The Centre has a continuing agreement with the Bahamas government to undertake a wide range of environmental research projects in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Join Jacksonville University faculty this summer and receive handson experience in Marine Biology while watching the sunset on this tropical paradise.

Students will be housed in shared basic dormitory accommodations. Full board on the island will be provided.

• Earn 4 credits this summer in Marine Science, while spending two weeks on this tropical island in the Bahamas

• Study at the Gerace Research Centre, an educational and research institution.

• Go scuba-diving or snorkeling after class!

MSC 422. Coral Reef Ecology (4 credits)

Prerequisites: BIOL 170/170L or MSC 101 and BIOL 204, 207, 208 and 223.

This course will offer an in-depth examination of tropical coastal communities, including coral reefs, seagrasses, mangroves, intertidal, beaches, and salt ponds. Terrestial systems will also be studied. Emphasis will be on the ecology and conservation of these systems. The course will be a combination of intensive classroom work on the JU campus and intensive field experiences. Unique aspects of Caribbean culture will be incorporated.

May 17 - June 14, 2010

*subject to change

$4,575

*cost may change at any time due to the currency exchange

• Roundtrip Airfare
• Tuition
• Housing in the Bahamas
• Meals in the Bahamas
• Health and Travel Insurance
• Excursions
• Cultural/Social activities
• On-Site Support Services

• Fill out the IEP Application and review information on the Apply page.
• Pay a $200 deposit to International Education Programs.
• Send an official transcript from your home institution to the address below.

Send the above materials to:

International Education Programs
Jacksonville University
2800 University Blvd North
Gooding 105
Jacksonville, Florida 32211