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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>This message is
to alert you to the summer 2008 Marine Algae course at the <BR>Friday Harbor
Laboratories of the University of Washington. The course is 5 <BR>weeks long,
from June 9 - July 12, 2008 and is listed as<BR><BR>Biology 539, Marine Algae(9
credits)<BR><BR>Deadline for applications is February 1, 2008 but early
applications are<BR>encouraged as it helps with planning.<BR><BR>The instructors
are Dr. Bob Waaland and Dr. Tom Mumford<BR><BR>This course explores marine algae
with emphasis on their role in marine<BR>ecosystems. The course will have three
key components.<BR><BR>1. Investigating seaweed diversity and the practical
skills essential for <BR>identification of these organisms will be examined
through field forays and <BR>laboratory studies of seaweed-dominated cool
temperate water communities <BR>accessible in the San Juan Archipelago and on
the exposed outer coast of <BR>Vancouver Island. Collection, preservation and
record keeping essential for <BR>biodiversity sampling and analysis will be
emphasized. Laboratory methods will <BR>emphasize the use of essential
literature and microscopic examination in order <BR>to understand the
morphological and reproductive details relevant to this <BR>purpose. We will
include at least two dredging trips for the deeper marine <BR>flora using the
R/V Centennial; we also use the underwater ROV to examine <BR>accessible seaweed
communities in select localities.<BR><BR>2. The functional role of seaweeds in
marine ecosystems will be examined <BR>through discussion, laboratory and field
methods emphasizing the role of <BR>seaweeds as primary producers in coastal
marine communities, their functional <BR>morphology and their interactions with
other members of the marine community <BR>(e.g., role in food webs and as
habitat). Lab and field exercises will include <BR>introduction to selected
analytical gear (e.g., dissolved oxygen meters, <BR>nutrient analysis, and
simple data loggers for temperature and light).<BR><BR>3. Quantitative analysis
of the distributions and abundances of seaweed <BR>populations will be
investigated with a combination of lectures and field and <BR>lab exercises.
Emphasis will be placed on study designs, sampling procedures, <BR>methods of
data analysis, and data interpretation. Students will obtain <BR>experience with
different field methods of sampling seaweeds and with handling <BR>and analyzing
population and community data. Various approaches for analyzing <BR>assemblage
or community data will be discussed and supported by computer <BR>sessions with
relevant software. Practical applications such as the design of <BR>monitoring
programs at multiple scales will be addressed; prior statistical <BR>knowledge
is not a prerequisite.<BR><BR>4. Methods for cultivation of seaweeds will be
investigated for use at <BR>laboratory to commercial scale as a tool to
elucidate algal life histories, <BR>growth patterns and rates, physiological
responses, ecosystem mesocosm <BR>experiments, and for production of food and
chemicals.<BR><BR>This is a course appropriate for marine biologists, botanists
and <BR>oceanographers with interests in marine biodiversity, conservation
biology, and <BR>coastal ecology with an emphasis on primary producers. Graduate
students and <BR>advanced undergraduates students (juniors, seniors) are
encouraged to apply.<BR><BR>For additional information, see the Friday Harbor
Labs Web<BR>Site:<BR></FONT><A
href="http://depts.washington.edu/fhl/studentClasslist2008.html#SumA-2"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"
size=3>http://depts.washington.edu/fhl/studentClasslist2008.html#SumA-2</FONT></A><BR><BR><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3>or contact<BR>Bob Waaland (</FONT><A
href="mailto:jrw@u.washington.edu"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>jrw@u.washington.edu</FONT></A><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>)
or<BR>Tom Mumford(</FONT><A href="mailto:tom.mumford@dnr.wa.gov"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3>tom.mumford@dnr.wa.gov</FONT></A><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3>)<BR><BR>Application instructions and further
information of special interest to<BR>students such as fellowships and
scholarships, housing and meals are<BR>available at:<BR></FONT><A
href="http://depts.washington.edu/fhl/stu_index.html"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"
size=3>http://depts.washington.edu/fhl/stu_index.html</FONT></A><BR><BR><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3>In addition,the Phycological Society of America's
Hannah T. Croasdale <BR>Fellowships are for students studying algae at
biological field stations:<BR></FONT><A
href="http://www.psaalgae.org/ops/grants.shtm#croasdale"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"
size=3>http://www.psaalgae.org/ops/grants.shtm#croasdale</FONT></A><BR><BR></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>