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MARINE INVERTEBRATES - BIOM 462
DR. TRACY WHITFORD - EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY

This class is currently full but you may still sign up to be on the waitlist, when a spot opens an email will be sent to the next earliest who signed up!

​Course Description:
The course is a study of the life history, habits, origin, development, physiology, anatomy, and taxonomy of the main phyla of invertebrates. A phylogenetic sequence is followed to show interrelationships among the phyla. Special emphasis is given to the Atlantic marine invertebrates. Laboratory and fieldwork deal with collection, preservation, and identification of local species. This course is periodically offered at the Marine Science field station at Wallops Island, Va., only during a summer session. Since this course also is offered for graduate credit, a differentiation of requirements will be made.

Marketable Skills Gained from This Course:
  • Marine invertebrate identification
  • Microscopy
  • Marine invertebrate collection and preservation methods

General Description of Field Activities:   
The class visits a variety of habitats including salt marshes, mudflats, and open sandy beaches to observe and collect invertebrates. Field trips may also include visits to aquaculture facilities.

Approximate Amount of Course Time Spent in the Field:    
20%

Prerequisites: 
Any 2 courses in biology, with the exception of laboratory only courses.    

Required Textbook or Supplies:
  • Invertebrates: 3rd edition by Brusca, Moore, & Schuster, Sinauer Associates Publishers. ISBN: 9781605353753
  • ​Petersen's Field Guide to the Atlantic Seashore

Number of Students:
6-11


2022 Chincoteague Bay Field Station Fee*:

3 week course; housing and meals included
Salicornia; $1,555
Traditional; $1,405
​

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. ​
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  • HOME
  • University & Research
    • SUMMER COURSES >
      • REGISTRATION & FEES
      • STUDENT LIFE
    • FIELD TRIPS >
      • FACILITIES
      • ACTIVITIES & SITES
      • FIELD TRIP FEES
    • RESEARCH >
      • STUDENT RESEARCH
      • FACULTY & INDEPENDENT RESEARCH
    • Alternative Spring Break
  • PROGRAMS
    • SCHOOL PROGRAMS >
      • GENERAL INFO
      • CLASSES
      • OUTREACH
      • FAQ
      • FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
    • YOUTH CAMPS >
      • DAY CAMPS
      • OVERNIGHT CAMPS
      • CAMP ACTIVITIES
      • FAQ
    • ROAD SCHOLAR >
      • Bicycling the Eastern Shore of Virginia
      • Birding Virginia's Eastern Shore
      • Discover the Islands of Virginia's Eastern Shore
      • Kayaking the Eastern Shore
      • Share a Marine Science Adventure with your Grandchild
    • FAMILY CAMPS
    • FRIDAY ADVENTURE SERIES >
      • FRIDAY ADVENTURE SERIES BIKE TOUR
      • FRIDAY ADVENTURE SERIES KAYAKING
      • MARSH MYSTERIES CLASS
      • INTERTIDAL EXPLORERS
    • HOMESCHOOL
    • CUSTOM PROGRAMS
    • SCOUTS
    • COMMUNITY PROGRAMS >
      • SPARK CREEKWATCHERS
      • FAMILY LEARNING/FAMILY FUN DAYS
      • HISTORY OF SPARK
    • TEACHER WORKSHOPS
    • SPECIAL EVENTS >
      • PHOTOGRAPHY SUMMIT
      • COILED BASKETRY WORKSHOP
      • SERVING UP THE SHORE
      • MARSH FEST
  • ABOUT US
    • STAFF/CONTACT US
    • RENTALS
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