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Department of Biology

Bahamas Field Studies


Andros Island beach
 


When: January 1, 2011 to January 7, 2011 (Week 1)
          January 7, 2011 to January 14, 2011 (Week 2)

Where: Andros Island, Bahamas
Questions: Read the FAQs (pdf)
Field Station: International Field Studies

A passport is mandatory. You may want to start the process of getting your passport now so you have it in time for the trip. Registration and down payment of $400 is due at the front office of Achatz by October 31. There are no refunds. Payment in full is due November 30, 2011. Payment needs to be in so we can make our needed purchases. Enjoy this wonderful opportunity!

If you have registered for this class you will need to also register at the front office of Achatz. You will need to make a deposit of $400. Spaces will be reserved on a first come, first serve basis as long as your required deposit has been made. Folks taking class for credit can bump the non-credit people.

MEETINGS  - these are last years dates-new dates will be coming soon
September 25 or October 16, 2010 (attend one only)
November 20
November 27 and
December 4, 2010, 7:00 to 9:00 in Achatz
March - Presentations - TBA - mandatory

FORMS
IFS Medical Form (pdf) (needs notorization)
Photo Release Form (pdf)
Diving Release Form (pdf)

Bahamas Field Studies - Spring Break
No information available at this time.

Cost - $1250 (this does not include tuition)
$400 deposit is due on Friday, January 16, 2009 (nonrefundable)
All fees and forms are due by January 30, 2009

Questions:  Read the FAQ (pdf)

MEETINGS
February 8, 2009, 7:00 - 9:00 in Achatz 111
February 15, 2009
April 19, 2009 - Presentations 5:30-7:00 pm

Appalachian Field Studies

Appalachia

When: May 2011
Questions?  Read the FAQ (pdf)

Classes - See Blackboard site for syllabi
Biol 355 Southwester Field Studies (3 hrs)
Biol 488 Taxonomy of Flowering Plants (3 hrs)
Phes 140 Backpacking (2 hrs)

Cost - $1150 - This does not include tuition
$400 deposit is due Monday, March 15 (nonrefundable)
All fees and forms are due by April 19, 2010

If you have registered for one of these classes, you will need to also register at the front office (room 105) of Achatz.

MEETINGS - Achatz 111 at 7:00pm till 9:00 pm
March 21, 2010
April 11, 2010
April 18, 2010
April 25, 2010 and 
May 2, 2010 (if needed) 

FORMS 
Southwesern Medical Release (pdf) - needs notarization
Photo Release Form (pdf)

GENERAL INFORMATION - See your blackboard site for these forms
Safety Instructions (pdf)
2010 Itinerary
Information on Journals
Cooking Group Gear List
Food Group Preference Sheet
Backpacking Log