Sacred Heart University and the Dolphin Communication Project
Field Course in Cetacean Ecology in Bimini, The Bahamas
Deadline extended: February 3, 2012
Summer 2012: May 21 - 29 Online through Sacred Heart
University
May 30 - June 11 At the Bimini
field site
June 12 - 18 Online
through Sacred Heart University
Course: Special Topics in Psychology (3 Credits) or Special Topics in Biology
(3 Credits)
Prerequisites: Psychology Majors/Minors - Introduction to Psychology/General
Psychology (with C+ or better)
Biology Majors/Minors - Animal Behavior (with C+ or better)
Undergraduate students majoring/minoring in Psychology or Biology (or a
related discipline) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 are invited to apply to this
program.
Instructor: Dr. Deirdre Yeater - Sacred Heart University Psychology Dept.
([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> -
203-365-4870<tel:203-365-4870>)
Course Description: This course will examine the behavioral and social ecology
of coastal cetaceans, particularly Atlantic spotted and bottlenose dolphins.
Participants in this course will enjoy a real life learning experience with
wild dolphins, in the beautiful waters surrounding the island of Bimini in the
Bahamas. Students will earn three hours of credit while learning to record and
analyze dolphin behaviors. Students will also learn about ecotourism and human
impacts on the marine environment. The field work at Bimini will consist of
4-5 hour boat surveys. If the group is able to make underwater observations,
students will be assisting in the use of underwater slates, video cameras, and
digital still cameras. The number of students will be limited by the size of
the research vessel. Therefore, students should apply as soon as possible.
All students MUST be able to swim and snorkel as part of the program.
Cost: The cost of the trip will be approximately $4270. This includes program
tuition, lodging, food, transportation in Bimini, and boat trips. Airfare and
personal expenses are the student's responsibility.
Applications: Due February 3, 2012
Access the Study Abroad Website at
http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41483_bimini.cfm for further information and
online application.
For more information about Dolphin Communication Project please go to the
following website: http://www.dolphincommunicationproject.org/.
Deirdre Yeater, Ph.D
Assistant Professor
Sacred Heart University
5151 Park Avenue
Fairfield, CT 06825
Phone: 203-365-4870
Fax: 203-371-7998
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