SUMMER PROGRAM AT HBS
2008 Summer Class Schedule

MAY 19 to JULY 3

Classes are offered in two 3-week sessions. Session 1, May 19 to June 6, and Session 2, June 16 to July 3, 2008.

Most classes begin at 8:00 AM and last until 5:00 PM or longer depending upon the course. Field lunches may be required for many classes. Undergraduate and graduate research may be taken for 1-4 credit hours. Class meeting days will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

SESSION 1 (MAY 19 - JUNE 6)

562 FIELD ENTOMOLOGY - The study of insect diversity in the field. Students become acquainted with about 200 families of insects living in the terrestrial and aquatic habitats of the Midwest along with the biotic and biotic factors underlying their distribution, abundance, and dynamics. Each student conducts a small field project on some aspect of insect ecology, behavior, or natural history (4 credit hours). D. White

573 ORNITHOLOGY - Study of avian biology with emphasis on anatomy, physiology, and classification of birds. Most days will begin at dawn (6am) with a walking trip or field trip throughout west Kentucky. Several longer trips will be made to special habitats (4 credit hours). S. White

586 LIMNOLOGY - A study of the interrelationships of the physical, chemical, and biological features of a wide variety of lakes and streams. Laboratories include identification of the major groups of aquatic organisms and a range of laboratory and field techniques (4 credit hours). S. Hendricks

SESSION 2 (JUNE 16 - JULY 3)

330 PRINCIPLES OF ECOLOGY - An introduction to the basic principles and concepts pertaining to ecological systems. Emphasis is placed on energy relationships in ecosystems and on population and community ecology. Much of the course is devoted to field observations and experimentation (4 credit hours). R. Martin

506 ADVANCED FIELD BIOLOGY - This is a course for students who wish to learn the identification principles and actual identification of living organisms. Course work will include a study of the ecological aspects of the various organisms and their distributions. (4 credit hours). E. Zimmerer

553 FIELD BOTANY - A survey of the flora of west Kentucky and surrounding states. Emphasis is placed on field identification of common species, use of keys, collection and preparation of specimens, and general plant ecology of the region (4 credit hours). R. Thompson

SESSION - ARRANGED

491 - 494 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH TOPICS - Designed for undergraduates who wish to do directed independent research in an area of field biology. A staff member must agree to direct the research. (1 to 4 hours credit may be taken). Time arranged.

691 - 694 GRADUATE TOPICS IN BIOLOGY - Designed for graduate students who wish to do directed independent research in an area of field biology. A staff member must agree to direct the research (1 to 4 hours credit may be taken). Time arranged.

For more information, contact the Station Coordinator Gerry Harris

Fellowships are available through ECOMA, the Center, and the Station on a competitive basis. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION email the station coordinator or call (270) 474-2272