This summer Florida Keys Community College again will offer several courses for divers who are interested in marine science and underwater research methods. A four credit-hour interdisciplinary science course, “Basic Research Diving,” is scheduled on FKCC’s Key West campus from May 9th through the 22nd.
The course covers a wide range of topics including basic research methods, coral reef assessment and restoration, maritime archeological and submerged cultural resource survey techniques, along with advanced diving physiology and emergency management procedures. Successful completion of the course, along with other prerequisites, will qualify graduates as Scientific Divers under the auspices of the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS).
FKCC will also offer two additional field classes hosted at Captain Don’s Habitat on Bonaire. “Monitoring Caribbean Reef Fish” will run from June 4th through 11th, and “Assessing Coral Reef Habitats” from June 11th through the 18th. Here students learn basic techniques for assessing the condition and health of coral reef ecosystems using standard scientific methods and protocols.
“These courses are part of the curriculum for our innovative Associate in Science degree in Marine Environmental Technology,” says course instructor and Professor of Marine Science, Dr. Alex Brylske. “However, our summer programs are a way for divers who haven’t time to pursue a degree to take some of our more popular courses. This is also a great opportunity for college students at other institutions to take courses that aren’t available at their home institutions.”
All courses may be taken for credit or on a non-credit basis. For additional details and course syllabi contact Dr. Brylske at: alex.brylske@fkcc.edu. Enrolment is limited. To insure a seat, apply early.
The course covers a wide range of topics including basic research methods, coral reef assessment and restoration, maritime archeological and submerged cultural resource survey techniques, along with advanced diving physiology and emergency management procedures. Successful completion of the course, along with other prerequisites, will qualify graduates as Scientific Divers under the auspices of the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS).
FKCC will also offer two additional field classes hosted at Captain Don’s Habitat on Bonaire. “Monitoring Caribbean Reef Fish” will run from June 4th through 11th, and “Assessing Coral Reef Habitats” from June 11th through the 18th. Here students learn basic techniques for assessing the condition and health of coral reef ecosystems using standard scientific methods and protocols.
“These courses are part of the curriculum for our innovative Associate in Science degree in Marine Environmental Technology,” says course instructor and Professor of Marine Science, Dr. Alex Brylske. “However, our summer programs are a way for divers who haven’t time to pursue a degree to take some of our more popular courses. This is also a great opportunity for college students at other institutions to take courses that aren’t available at their home institutions.”
All courses may be taken for credit or on a non-credit basis. For additional details and course syllabi contact Dr. Brylske at: alex.brylske@fkcc.edu. Enrolment is limited. To insure a seat, apply early.
