Session 2
Invertebrate Biodiversity on Coral Reefs – 4 credits
ZOO4205C/ZOO6927
This undergraduate/graduate course takes advantage of the rich biota of Curacao in the Dutch Antilles to investigate animal organization, evolution, and biodiversity. It emphasizes comparative study of form and function, in phylogenetic and environmental contexts. Students will study living representatives of diverse animal phyla in the lab and field in diverse reef habitats. About 4 weeks will be at the, the remainder in Florida.
Instructor:Gustav Paulay | 228 Dickinson Hall | paulay@flmnh.ufl.edu
Format: Lectures, labs at CARMABI research stations, field trips.
Required Text: Suggested text: Brusca, R. C. et al. 2016. Invertebrates. 3rd Edition. Sinauer, Sunderland, MA; or Ruppert EE, Fox RS, Barnes RD. 2009. Invertebrate Zoology; a Functional Evolutionary Approach. 7th Edition. Brooks/Cole or Cengage Learning
Class Meeting Time: Daily, exact times TBD. However, while at UF: M,W,F | Period 3 – 6 (9:35 AM – 1:40 PM)
Expected costs:Expected costs: $2500. This course fee includes: Tuition for 4 UF GPA credits, all accommodations, transportation, and lunches & dinners while in Curacao, and international health insurance. This course fee DOES NOT include: travel to and from Curacao, additional personal travel, and optional personal expenses.
This course has a limited number of seats- apply toady to ensure your spot! To apply click this link: here!
Applications were due Friday, September 27th 11:59pm | Applications are no longer accepted at this time- this course is full.
For accepted applicants:A $350 deposit is due by October 15th to secure your spot in the course. Please see this link from the University of Florida International Center regarding your deposit: click here!
