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CONSERVATION BIOLOGY- BIOL 443 
DR. AARON HAINES - MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY

This course is FULL. To be put on the waitlist, please fill out a registration form, but do NOT pay the deposit. ​

PLEASE NOTE: This course is anticipated to be structured as a typical three week face-to-face summer course. However, there is a possibility it will change to a hybrid model depending on COVID-19 restrictions. ​

Course Description:
Applied conservation strategies to benefit rate, threatened and endangered species. Emphasis on the monitoring of species populations, theoretical models of population dynamics, developing experiments, and discussions on genetics and case studies.

Top 3 Marketable Skills Gained from This Course:
  • Remote animal tracking
  • Statistical analysis
  • Trapping techniques 

General Description of Field Activities:
Small mammal and herp trapping. Remote camera and acoustic device training. Kayaking. GPS training. Trawling. Radio-telemetry.

Approximate Amount of Course Time Spent in Field:
60%

Prerequisites:    

Ecology-based Course or Environmental Science Course

Required Textbook or Supplies:    

1) An Introduction to Conservation Biology 1st Edition by Richard B. Primack (Author), Anna A. Sher (Author)
2) Minimum 1 GB USB Flashdrive
3) Personal Laptop & Ethernet cable

4) Headlamp or flashlight

Number of Students:
10-13


2021 Chincoteague Bay Field Station Fee*:

Traditional 3 week course: $1,454.50 
Hybrid course: $650 ​

Fees are subject to change at the discretion of the board of directors
* Does not include university tuition or fees. For specific policy on CBFS fees, click HERE. ​

Register for Summer 2021
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