BIOLOGY 4980 - CARE OF
MARINE AQUARIA
| Organisms in the large display
marine aquarium in the north hall of the first floor of
the Science Building, plus organisms in various smaller
marine aquaria need daily care. Every term (fall, winter,
spring and summer) there is opportunity for a Biology
major to take a two-unit (one-unit in winter term)
Individual Study course (Biology 4980) in the care of
these aquaria. The student learns and then does
procedures for feeding the different marine animals
housed in the aquaria, keeping the aquarium environment
in a condition that maintains the health of the occupants
and maintaining an aesthetically pleasing (i.e., clean)
aquarium environment. The individual study is under the
direction of Dr. Roe, and the day-to-day learning and
activities are guided by Neil Jacklin, our stockroom
clerk. The course is graded Credit/No Credit, and
generally takes about one to two hours every day, Mon.
through Fri. It is especially rewarding for students who
enjoy aquaria or students interested in marine biology,
and it offers good experience for a student's resume.
Students must be willing to spend the time necessary for
carrying out the duties listed above, must be willing to
spend extra time in any emergency situation regarding the
aquaria or occasionally extra time for cleaning, etc.
Students must also be responsible for the aquaria EVERY
DAY; the animals don't become not-hungry just because a
student needs to study for an exam! Students have found
the project to be both rewarding and interesting. If you
want to participate in this Individual Study course, see
Dr. Roe and Neil during the semester before you want to
do it so we can reserve the spot for you. |
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