OCB 2107C - Field Application of Marine Science: Monitoring Caribbean Reef Fish

Institution:

College of the Florida Keys

Subject:

OCB - Biological Oceanography

Description:

This course will equip students with the basic skill required to monitor Caribbean reef fish. The course will teach students how to identify the most common Caribbean reef and how to survey a reef using the REEF method. The course will provide participants with Level III REEF Certification. REEF Fish Identification: Level III is achieved by passing the Common Fishes Quiz with 80%, conducting 25 surveys and engaging in reflective discussions with the instructor after survey 2, 10, and 25. Assessment tools will include exams, data transcription sheets, reflections and a portfolio. This course will have 2 lecture contact hours per week (=30 contact hours per semester) and 2 lab contact hours per week (=30 contact hours per semester).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.fkcc.edu

Phone Number:

(305) 296-9081

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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