11th International Conference on Copepoda - Mexico 2011

Information available on official web site (Btw: Interesting web desing)

Invertebrates of Svalbard, Workshop - Norway 2011

March/April 2011.
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Cirratulidae & Spionidae Identification Workshop 26th to 28th November 2010 in Bath

This course will enable participants to gain experience and develop confidence in the identification of species of Spionidae and Cirratulidae, two common families of marine annelids. The course will include an introductory talk on each of the groups covering body parts, terminology and use of the important dichotomous keys for each group. The main focus of the weekend will be microscope work, allowing students to work through specimens from the two families at their own speed. Participants will carry out identification using industry standard keys and papers with the assistance of two professional marine biologists who between them have over fifteen years experience of processing benthic samples. Specimens from the majority of British genera will be available. Time will be allocated at the end of the course for participants to look at their own specimens with assistance from the course leaders.
Course fees include membership to the Marine Biological Association of the UK.  Existing members of the Marine Biological Association are entitled to a 10% discount on the rate.

Download 26th to 28th November 2010 booking form here


Introduction to Benthic Taxonomy
A two week course to be held at the Marine Biological Association in Plymouth. This course is aimed at undergraduates and recent graduates wishing to develop their benthic identification skills. The course will ;

    * introduce students to  the concepts and uses of benthic taxonomy
    * provide experience of both intertidal and subtidal sample collection, preservation and analysis
    * provide training in the use and construction of dichotomous keys (including online resources)
    * develop taxonomic understanding and exposure


 Specialist Taxonomy Short Courses
Short courses concentrating on particular phyla, families or interest groups. These courses are aimed at graduates and practising taxonomists wishing to enhance their knowledge of marine taxonomy.  Demonstrable experience in marine taxonomy or completion of the Introduction to Marine Taxonomy is a prerequisite to these courses. You will only be awarded a place on a particular course if we are happy that you have the required  prior knowledge.

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More information: http://www.seasurvey.co.uk/

Friday Harbor Laboratories SUMMER 2011 COURSEWORK

Applications for Summer 2011 courses will be accepted starting in October, 2010 until the following deadline:

FEBRUARY 1st APPLICATION DEADLINE*
*Applications will be accepted past the deadline if space available. For information please contact Stacy Markman, FHL Student Coordinator.

FHL SUMMER A TERM: June 20-July 22 (5 weeks)
Students arrive Sunday, June 19 after 3:00 p.m., depart Friday, July 22 after lunch.

FHL SUMMER B TERM: July 25-August 26 (5 weeks)
Students arrive Sunday, July 24 after 3:00 p.m., depart Friday, August 26 after lunch.

Summer classes held Monday-Saturday:
Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm, plus Sat morning 8 am-noon, except final week no Saturday meeting.

The 5-week courses in summer are intended primarily for graduate students, with the exception of Marine Invertebrate Zoology. Courses may be taken sequentially, i.e., one in each summer session, but not concurrently. Well-qualified undergraduates may be admitted to graduate level courses with the consent of the FHL Director and the faculty involved.

In Summer 2011 FHL is offering one undergraduate-level course and five graduate-level courses. Each course is 9 credits.

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2011 Costs (Summer 2011 costs to be posted soon)
Student Information

Spring 2011
Autumn 2011

More details and further information on web site