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Winter in JAMAICA
(Jan. 02 - Jan. 18, 2009)

Program Description

Housed at the Discovery Bay Marine Laboratory founded in 1965, students explore the ecology of coral reef ecosystems to a tropical nation. The laboratory is situated on the west side of the Bay, three hundred meters from the reef crest. Students develop and execute individual projects examining organismal ecology of coral reefs.

Program Highlights

Earn upper division credit in Marine Sciences
Up to 4 credits towards graduation
Work with distinguished faculty from Stony Brook University
Learn the ecology of the tropical coral reef environments through lectures, field trips, snorkeling trips, and student designed research projects

Courses Offered

MAR 388 Tropical Marine Ecology - 4 credits

Living Arrangements

Students will be housed in apartment style dormitories at the University of West Indies.

Health Insurance

Stony Brook University includes International health insurance in program fees.

Eligibility

All undergraduate college students in good academic standing may apply. There is NO language requirement. Marine Science Majors and students who have completed biology courses preferred.

Program and Tuition Fees

Program fees*: $2,500**. Include shared room, three meals a day, local transportation, and international health insurance

* Participants must pay all tuition & program fees before the departure date.
** Does not include airfare and administrative fees

Tuition costs: $181.00/credit for NY residents; $442.00/credit for out-of-state residents

Deposit: A non-refundable administrative fee of $200 is due immediately after acceptance to the program. Your deposit will hold a place for you in the program.

Application Deadline

Applications are due November 1st and are considered on a first come first served basis; applicants will be notified when accepted.

Contact

International Academic Program Department
Melville Library, Room E5340
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11794-3397
Tel: (631) 632-7030