[MARMAM] Marine Mammal Management Course Reminder

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MARINE MAMMAL MANAGEMENT COURSE REMINDER WELCOME- all those interested in marine mammals!! This is a reminder that Registration is now open for the most recent edition of the Oceanographic Center of Nova Southeastern University's Global Distance Education Course in Marine Mammal Management (MMM). This Course is offered to anyone, anywhere in the world through Distance Learning. Registration ends on January 6th, 2006. There are four versions: a) full three credit graduate level; b) a three credit undergraduate version; c) a general interest diploma, which will be awarded all successful candidates; d) as part of the graduate certificate (contact the coordinator [EMAIL PROTECTED]). MMM runs from JANUARY 3 TO MARCH 17, 2006, and covers a range of pertinent topics as indicated by the Table of Contents:                                      Dedication                                     Information for Current Term Chapter 1.                   Introduction to Marine Mammals Chapter 2.                   Marine Mammal Management Chapter 3.                   Introduction to Cetaceans Chapter 4.                   Beluga Whale, and “toxic soups” Chapter 5.                   Dolphins, non-consumptive use Chapter 6.                   Bowheads, the subsidence balance Chapter 7.                   Orcas, of killers and Keikos Chapter 8.                   Pilots, stranding and utilization Chapter 9.                   Introduction to Pinnipeds Chapter10                   Monk Seals     Chapter11.                  California Sea Lion, Big Sur and survival Chapter12.                  Harp Seal, to hunt or not to hunt? Chapter13.                  Introduction to Sirenia Chapter14.                  Manatee, the harassed herbivore Chapter15.                  Introduction to Marine Fissipeds Chapter16.                  Polar Bear, the Inuit, success and hope Chapter17.                  Acoustic Stimuli of Marine Mammals Chapter18.                  Marine Mammal Conservation & Future Management                                     Finis! There are two essay assignments for those taking the credit versions. First, is due on FEBRUARY 10th with a value of 30%, and the last on MARCH 17th for 60% of the final mark. The remaining 10% is held for Interaction evaluation – how well you participate in class e-mail discussion and respond to requests Candidates will receive comments on the 1st assignment for use in the final essay. Those taking the diploma program may submit the assignments; not for marks, but certainly for comment. As communication and interaction throughout the term will be mainly via E-mail, it is essential that all have some electronic means of communication and submitting essays.  Essays should be sent using "MS Word" format. For general information on the course contact: http://www.nova.edu/ocean/marmam/marmam.html Alternately: http://www.nova.edu/ocean/ for general information on the Oceanographic Center's programs. For registration: http://www.nova.edu/ocean/distedregform.html Barra L. Gots and Professor Keith Ronald Instructors for 2006  Marine Mammal Management Distance Education course Please reply to  Barra Gots, [EMAIL PROTECTED]

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