Coursework:
Held at South Water Caye, Belize. This course will be an intensive hands on learning experience at the magnificent barrier reef system of Belize. We will spend a majority of our time actually diving on the reef and waters of the lagoon and back reef. Students will experience first hand the great natural biodiversity of the pristine reef system of Belize. Students will undertake individual projects related to their thiesis topic (if known)

Housing and accomodations on the island are rustic but adequate. Special diets cannon be accommodated.

Prerequisites: Invertebrate zoology, marine ecology, or equivalent. Students will need passports and will be required to pass a swim test prior to departure.

Preparation: The class will meet three times before departing for Belize to provide written material and background on the course. Attendance is mandatory.

Requirements: Permission of instructor. All water activities for the course will be conducted with snorkeling gear.

Lab Fee: $1800

Instructor:	Dr. James Thomas
	Professor
	Email: "James Thomas" <thomasjd barney nova fred edu>
Field trip:	March 28 - April 6, 2008
Location:	Belize