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Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Where will be be going?
A:We will be staying at and working at Discover
Bay Marine Laboratory of the University of the West Indies, Center
for Marine Sciences in
Mona, Jamaica.
Q: What will we be doing?
A: Attending lectures and doing field and laboratory experiments to
explore the ecology of a tropical coral reef environment. See
tentative syllabus here
Q: How many credits will I receive?
A: All students succesfully completeing course requirements will
receive 4 credits.
Q: How much will it cost?
A: Including airfare, lodging, meals and 4 credits, site fees and dive
fees current estimation of total cost is approximately $4000. Frequent
flier miles
may be used to defray part of the cost.
Q: Do I have to know how to SCUBA dive?
A: No. You can work on a non-SCUBA project, or take SCUBA lessons
on-site at your own cost.
Q: Will I need vaccinations?
A: No special vaccinations are required for Jamaica.The CDC recommends
that all persons travelling the Carribean be up to date for all routine
vaccinations.
Q. Do I need a passport?
A. Yes, and passport applications can take up to 6 weeks to process. If
you are seriously considering this course and do not have a valid
passport, you should begin the application process.
Q. Do I have to be a Marine Science major to go?
A. No. Although preference is given to Marine Science and Biology
majors.
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