This summer, I (Kevin Bonine) will be the guest instructor for Galapagos Marine Ecology (ECOL 496o/596o). (3-6 units), July 7 - August 2. The target audience for this course is secondary science educators,. interested undergrads and beginning graduate students.

The course begins with a service project on San Cristobal Island in the local school teaching marine biology, ecology, research methodology, and English. Participants will spend about half of each day working with the local students; the remainder of the day is available for exploration and individual small-research projects. The course then moves to several of the most fascinating islands. You will visit blue-footed booby nesting sites, the giant-tortoise sanctuary, highland habitats, and the volcanoes that gave rise to the islands themselves. Highlights include snorkeling with sea lions, tide-pooling with marine iguanas, and the opportunity to scuba dive and kayak. Participants will also visit the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island, watch land iguanas feeding on Santa Fe Island, and delight in the speedy antics of the Galapagos Penguin on the volcanically active island of Isabela. Please let me know if I can answer any questions. kebonine@u.arizona.edu.

GALAPAGOS COURSE APPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION:
http://eebweb.arizona.edu/courses/galapagos/

Dr. Kevin Bonine, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology