This course is a survey of the diversity, natural history, evolution, and biology of amphibians and reptiles. Weekend field trips are required. BIOL 4270: Field Studies with Amphibians and Reptiles (1 credit hour) An extended field trip to study the ecology of amphibians and reptiles. Hopkins Marine Station is Stanford's academic outpost on the shore of Monterey Bay, the place to come if you want to learn about marine biology. Open to all majors at all levels, our courses cover topics ranging from molecular biology to ecology and conservation.
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Marine Biology at the UA
UA courses in Marine Science:
Marine Biology (ECOL 183, 3 units, Spring Semester)Description: Survey of the marine environment and its biotic communities, with emphasis on the natural history of marine organisms. Lecture and weekly lab, and one weekend field trip to Rocky Point. Professor Katrina Mangin
Marine Discovery (ECOL 450, 4 units, Fall Semester)Description: A marine biology outreach program for grades 3-8. Undergraduates do all of the instruction in on-campus, inquiry-based workshops featuring marine diversity and conservation with a focus on the nearby Sea of Cortez. They also do a field ecology research project and present a research poster to the class. Required weekend field trip to Rocky Point. Professor Katrina Mangin
Marine Ecology and Conservation (ECOL 360, 3 units, Spring Semester)Description: Major issues in marine ecology and conservation. Course is structured as a lecture/seminar. Professor Katrina Mangin
Aquatic Plants and the Environment (ECOL 474, 4 units). Description: The role of riparian areas, estuaries, and constructed wetlands in the environment. Emphasis on plants as wildlife habitat for nutrient cycling and bioremediation.
Freshwater and Marine Algae (ECOL 475/575, 4 units)Description: Systematics, ecology, and evolution of planktonic and benthic species; field techniques and lab culture. This is a Writing Emphasis Course. Professor Kevin Fitzsimmons
Introduction to Oceanography (GEOS 212, 3 units)Description: Introduces the oceans and their geological, physical, chemical and biological processes with emphasis on their history and formation and the interactions of humans with the marine environment. Professors George Gehrels and Joellen Russell.
Ocean Sciences (GEOS 412A, 4 units) Description: Course covers ocean science from broad geological, biological, chemical and physical perspectives. Topics include seafloor geology, wave phenomena, ocean circulation and climate, marine ecosystems, and environmental issues. Weekend field trip to San Carlos, Mexico. Professors Andy Cohen and Julia Cole.
Galapagos Marine Ecology (ECOL 496O/596O, 6 units)Description: Students spend one month in the summer in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, studying marine biology and evolution of the unique animals of this region. Each student does an independent research project on a topic in marine biology, and spends one week working with children in a local school. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Professor Katrina Mangin
Ichthyology (ECOL 482/582, 4 units)Description: Ecology, evolution and systematics of fishes, with field and lab emphasis on Gulf of California and Arizona fishes. Field trip to the Gulf of California. Professor Peter Reinthal
Teaching Training in Ecology (ECOL 497a)Description: Be an undergraduate teaching assistant in Marine Discovery or Marine Biology. Prerequisite: ECOL 183, or ECOL 450 with an “A”. Professor Katrina Mangin
Get a glimpse of the opportunities available within our Marine Biology courses as we follow our department on a field trip to Hoga. Find out more about the d. MNS 120L: LABORATORY STUDIES IN MARINE ECOLOGY. A laboratory course with two weekend field trips to the Marine Science Institute at Port Aransas to perform ecological studies in the Texas coastal zone. Two weekend field trips, with pre- and post-field trip laboratory hours required. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Marine Sciences 320. Marine Biology, M.S. The Department of Marine Biology offers a Marine Biology graduate program with a Master of Science and a PhD option. Courses in this program are taught by some of the best faculty and researchers around and equip our students for exhilarating careers in academia and beyond.
Biology of the Oceans (ECOL 410A, 4 units). Biology of the Oceans (ECOL 410A, 4 units). Description: This course will provide a brief overview of oceanography only to set the stage for exploring the diversity and ecology of biological organisms in ocean systems, as well as how biological processes (including human activity) shape ocean physics, chemistry and geology. Professor Matt Sullivan
Other UA courses that include the study of marine animals:
Ecological Anthropology (ANTH 307, 3 units)Description: Cultural adaptation with emphasis on the systematic interaction of environment, technology, and social organization among hunter-gatherers, nomadic herders, and peasant farmers. Satisfies Gen Ed. and includes discussion of marine fisheries issues.
Microbial Diversity (ECOL 329A, 3 units) Description: Microbial diversity is a course offered to students in Microbiology, and to other majors with an interest in the remarkable genetic, species-level, phylogenetic, functional, and ecological diversity of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms.
Paleontology (GEOS/ECOL 308, 3 units)Description: Basic principles and concepts; morphology and classification of fossils; their occurrence, distribution, geologic and evolutionary significance.
Ornithology (ECOL 484, 4 units)Description: Natural history of birds and its bearing upon the problems of animal behavior, distribution, and evolution.
Herpetology (ECOL 483, 4 units) Description: We will begin by learning about the origins of amphibians and reptiles. We will survey the extant taxa and learn about aspects of ecology, physiology, morphology, intra- and inter-specific interactions, and conservation. Field trips.
Mammalogy (ECOL 485, 4 units)Description: Systematics, ecology, and evolution of mammals. Field trip to Chiricahua Mountains, Southwest Research Station.
General background courses at the UA good for marine science careers:
Limnology (WFSC/ECOL 441, 4 units)
Biogeography (ECOL/GEOS 438, 3 units)
Evolutionary Biology (ECOL 335)
Animal Behavior (ECOL 487/587)
Ecology (ECOL 302)
Environmental Biology (ECOL 206)
Vertebrate Diversity (ECOL 303)
Evolution of Animal Form and Function (ECOL 330)
Conservation Biology (ECOL 406)
Global Change (ECOL 478)
Faculty at the UA who do research related to marine biology and marine science:
Dr. Julia Cole. Geosciences Department, corals and past climates
Dr. Joellen Russell, Geosciences Department, Oceanography
Dr. Karl Flessa, Geosciences Department, marine fossils of the Gulf of California
Dr. Jeremiah Hackett, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, dinoflagellates and other plankton
Dr. Matt Sullivan, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, marine viruses
Dr. Rafe Sagarin, Institute of the Environment, marine ecology and human impact
Clubs on UA Campus related to marine biology:
Marine Awareness and Conservation Society (MACS) http://clubs.arizona.edu/~marine/
Spend summers or a semester studying at a marine biology institution:
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Minorities in Marine Sciences Program, Shannon Point, Washington http://www.ac.wwu.edu/~mimsup/
Semester at Sea, Sea Education Association, Woods Hole, Mass. http://www.sea.edu/sea2000/admission2000/SAS.htm
Research Experiences for Undergraduates, National Science Foundation http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.cfm
Other ways to get prepared to study marine biology:
Get involved in any form of science, even if not marine biology – volunteer at the Desert Museum or the Tucson Zoo.
Google “career marine biology” to see a list of university and government sites devoted to this topic.
For more information contact Dr. Katrina Mangin, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Arizona, 520-626-5076, mangin@u.arizona.edu
Document updated: November 6, 2012
What is Marine Biology in Alaska?
- Alaska is the last frontier of North America and has as much shoreline as the continental United States. Alaska also has the largest fisheries catch and most value for their catch of the 50 states.
- View the Mendenhall glacier. Hike, kayak, fish, and zipline during your leisure time.
- Meet scientists from the University of Southeast Alaska and the Lena Point NMFS/ NOAA facility
- Study the ecosystem of the North Pacific Ocean, the Pacific salmon, and the long-term impact of the Exxon Valdez oil spill on the Prince William Sound ecosystem.
- This is your chance to experience a part of the US that's like no other!
- This program is very affordable and safe and has been an LSU short-term program staple since 2008.
- 12th year for the program
July 9-August 4, 2021
Depart from Bellingham WA on July 9th and return from Juneau on August 4th
Bill Stickle (zostic@lsu.edu)
John Caprio (jcap@lsu.edu)
- Undergraduate Research – Biol. 3999 (3 credit hours)
- Neurobiology- Biology 4177 (3 credit hours)
- Marine Communities -Biol. 4262 (3 credit hours)
- Marine Communities lab – Biol. 4263 (1 credit hours)
- Marine Communities (Biol. 4262)– Pick a research topic and submit an outline and first draft prior to departure
- Marine Communities Lab (Biol. 4263) – Complete 4 simulation labs prior to departure
- Undergraduate Research (Biol. 3999)- Chose a research topic and write the Introduction and Methods and Materials Section of your study prior to departure under the guidance of a graduate student
- Neurobiology (Biol. 4177) – No assignments prior to departure
- $3900 – covers
- Ferry trip
- Transportation
- Housing and meals
- Trip to Tracy Arm Fiord
- Humpback Whale cruise and salmon bake
- Field trips, to Sunshine Cove rocky intertidal zone, Alaska State Museum, McCauley salmon hatchery, NOAA facility and Mendenhall Glacier
- Classroom and lab rentals
- Course Fee: $3550
- Spending money: $600-900
- Travel
Round trip to Seattle
One way from Juneau to Seattle
AMTRAK fare from Seattle-Bellingham, WA on July 10th
- Arrive several days early in order to see Seattle
- Depart for Bellingham at 7:45 AM on July 10th via AMTRAC. http://www.amtrakcascades.com/Schedules.htm
- Disembark the train in Bellingham at ~9:52AM and take your bags to the Alaska Ferry terminal which is ~100 yards away
- Someone will watch your bags as you look around Bellingham
- Board the MV Columbia ~ 3-3:30 PM for a 6 PM departure for Juneau
- Arrive in Juneau between 4:30 and 8:30 AM on Monday July 12th
Other Information
Marine Biology Travel Fund:
- Multiple Awards will be made this Spring and they will be applied to your student fee account
- Provide financial awards to eligible Junior or Senior students in their College at LSU with GPA of at least 2.8 and meet or are currently enrolled in courses to meet course requirements for Program
- Application Process
- A 500 word essay about how the award will benefit the student’s career and/or how financial assistance will impact the students ability to attend the program
- A one page letter of support from a professor who is familiar with the student
- A vita and transcript of all attempted work at LSU (an unofficial transcript will suffice).
- All application materials should be delivered to the Biological Sciences Undergraduate office in the Life Science Building room 101 or sent to Ann Polito (apolito@lsu.edu), coordinator for Dr. Greg Pettis Associate Chair of Undergraduate Studies, Department of Biological Science.
- The Biological Science Undergraduate Awards Committee will evaluate and rank the applications, and the Departmental Chair will recommend the winning students to the Dean of the College of Science
- Deadline for submission – The submission deadline is Wednesday February 10, 2021
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Hear What Former Students Have to Say:
'If you are thinking about going to Alaska with Dr. Stickle I highly recommend it! Dr. Stickle has led this trip for many years and knows how to balance the coursework so that you can take advantage of all that Juneau has to offer. The days are very long and you will almost always have more than enough time to do whatever activity you want after class. The program led a few great trips but there’s also countless fishing, hiking, and tourist activities around the city. Another great aspect of the trip is that ours trip was mostly pre-med and pre-dent students, so many of us were able to make relationships that continued into post grad.'
'Emerson once wrote,
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'Mine are the night and morning,
The pits of air, the gulf of space,
The sportive sun, the gibbous moon,
The innumerable days.'
For one month in the summer of 2018, this was mine too. Despite my glaring trepidation to spend three and a half weeks with twenty-something semi-strangers in a place filled with bears and killer whales, I went with Dr. Stickle to Juneau. And I'm so glad I did. The therapeutic nature of your surroundings, along with the people you experience it with, make the fact that you spend half of the trip studying virtually unnoticeable. If you have the chance, sign up.'
'Juneau 2017 - Such an unforgettable experience. I am so thankful to have gone on this trip. The scenery was beautiful, the classes were interesting and this group made the trip that much better!'
'This is for anyone thinking about going to Alaska. Do it! It was one of my favorite memories from college. Dr. Stickle is amazing and to date I haven't found anyone who can teach Neurobiology better than Dr. Caprio. I'm an Anesthesiologist now and still routinely refer back to my notes from that class.'