AQS 420 - New England Aquarium Internship

Institution:

Roger Williams University

Subject:

AQUACULTURE AND AQUARIUM SCIENCE

Description:

Prerequisites: Junior-level in good standing; Overall GPA of 2.8 of higher;Acceptance to the NEAq internship programRegistration for this course is limited to students who have beenaccepted for a semester long internship at the New England Aquarium(NEAq) in Boston, Ma. Internships at NEAq offer college studentsexperience in areas ranging from veterinary services and animalhusbandry to communications and program development. EachInternship will include: 1) an active research component that requires15-20 hours per week in a laboratory setting under the directionof a research scientist at the New England Aquarium (NEAq) and2) an animal husbandry experience of 15-20 hours per week at theNEAq with responsibilities that will familiarize students with thedaily operation and maintenance required in running a large publicaquarium. The duties of this experience may include feeding animals, cleaning tanks and equipment, and providing treatment for diseasedanimals.

Credits:

8.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rwu.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 253-1040

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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