[ECOLOG-L] COURSE: Coastal Herpetology, Mississippi, May 14 – June 1

2018-02-03 Thread Matthew Chatfield
Coastal Herpetology, Mississippi, May 14 – June 1

Coastal Herpetology is once again being offered through the University of 
Southern Mississippi. This spring short-course will be held from May 14 – 
June 1, 2018 and includes a one-week online component and two weeks at the 
Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in beautiful Ocean Springs, MS. Topics include 
the identification, life history, and ecology of amphibians and reptiles of 
the Coastal Plain. This course will provide students with an introduction to 
field herpetology through lectures, discussions, a class project, and many 
field excursions. Undergraduate or graduate credit is available. For more 
information, visit us at
http://www.usm.edu/gcrl/summer_field/index.php or contact the instructor, Dr. 
Matthew Chatfield, at mchatfi...@unity.edu. Applications are now being 
accepted.


[ECOLOG-L] COURSE: Coastal Herpetology, Mississippi, May 22–June 2

2017-01-27 Thread Matthew Chatfield
Coastal Herpetology is once again being offered through the University of 
Southern Mississippi. This summer short-course will be held from May 22 – June 
2, 2017 at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in beautiful Ocean Springs, MS. 
Topics include the identification, life history, and ecology of amphibians and 
reptiles of the Coastal Plain. This course will provide students with an 
introduction to field herpetology through lectures, discussions, a class 
project, and many field excursions. Undergraduate or graduate credit is 
available. For more information, visit us at
http://www.usm.edu/gcrl/summer_field/index.php or contact the instructor, Dr. 
Matthew Chatfield, at mchatfi...@unity.edu. Applications are now being 
accepted.


[ECOLOG-L] COURSE: Coastal Herpetology, Mississippi, May 16-27

2016-04-06 Thread Matthew Chatfield
COURSE: Coastal Herpetology, Mississippi, May 16-27

Coastal Herpetology is once again being offered through the University of 
Southern Mississippi. This summer short course will be held from May 16-
27, 2016 at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in beautiful Ocean Springs, 
MS. Topics include the identification, life history, and ecology of 
amphibians and reptiles of the Coastal Plain. This course will provide 
students with an introduction to field herpetology through lectures, 
discussions, a class project, and many field excursions. Undergraduate or 
graduate credit is available. For more information, visit us at
http://www.usm.edu/gcrl/summer_field/index.php or contact the instructor, 
Dr. Matthew Chatfield, at mchatfi...@unity.edu. Applications are now being 
accepted.


[ECOLOG-L] COURSE: Coastal Herpetology, May 2015

2015-03-09 Thread Matthew Chatfield
COURSE: Coastal Herpetology, Mississippi, May 11-22
 
Coastal Herpetology is once again being offered through the University of 
Southern 
Mississippi. This summer short course will be held from May 11-22, 2015 at the 
Gulf 
Coast Research Laboratory in beautiful Ocean Springs, MS. Topics include the 
identification, life history, and ecology of amphibians and reptiles of the 
Coastal 
Plain. This course will provide students with an introduction to field 
herpetology 
through lectures, discussions, a class project, and many field excursions. 
Undergraduate or graduate credit is available. For more information, visit us 
at 
http://www.usm.edu/gcrl/summer_field/index.php or contact the instructor, Dr. 
Matthew Chatfield, at mchatfi...@unity.edu. Applications are now being accepted.


[ECOLOG-L] COURSE: Coastal Herpetology, Mississippi, May 12-23

2014-02-09 Thread Matthew Chatfield
Coastal Herpetology is once again being offered through the University of 
Southern Mississippi. This summer short course will be held from May 12- 
23, 2014 at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in beautiful Ocean Springs, 
MS. Topics include the identification, life history, and ecology of 
amphibians and reptiles of the Coastal Plain. This course will provide 
students with an introduction to field herpetology through lectures, 
discussions, a class project, and many field excursions. College credit is 
available. For more information, visit us at 
http://www.usm.edu/gcrl/summer_field/index.php or contact the instructor, 
Dr. Matthew Chatfield, at mattc...@tulane.edu.


[ECOLOG-L] COURSE: Coastal Herpetology, Mississippi, May 13-24

2013-01-17 Thread Matthew Chatfield
Coastal Herpetology is once again being offered through the University of 
Southern Mississippi. This summer short course will be held from May 13-
24, 2013 at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in beautiful Ocean Springs, 
MS. Topics covered include the identification, life history, and ecology 
of amphibians and reptiles of the northern Gulf Coast. This course will 
provide students with an introduction to field herpetology through 
lectures, discussions, a class project, and many field excursions. College 
credit is available. For more information, visit us at www.usm.edu/gcrl or 
contact the instructor, Dr. Matthew Chatfield, at mattc...@tulane.edu.


[ECOLOG-L] COURSE: Coastal Herpetology, May 14-25

2012-03-13 Thread Matthew Chatfield
The Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in Ocean Springs, MS is pleased to 
offer the course, Coastal Herpetology from May 14-25, 2012.

The coastal plain of the Southeast boasts an outstanding diversity of 
amphibians and reptiles, making the region an excellent place to study 
these often reclusive and elusive creatures. This course will provide 
students with an introduction to herpetology through lectures and 
associated readings,discussions of original research papers, and a class 
project. Topics covered will include the ecology, evolution, life history, 
diversity, behavior, and conservation of amphibians and reptiles. There 
will also be many field excursions highlighting the methods and techniques 
for capturing and studying amphibians and reptiles. Be prepared to get wet 
and muddy since we will be exploring the marshes, pine woods, bayous, and 
other habitats as we search for and learn about the amphibians and 
reptiles of the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico. 

The application deadline is May 1, 2012. College credit is available 
through the University of Southern Mississippi or one of many affiliated 
universities. 

For more information, visit us at www.usm.edu/gcrl or contact the 
instructor, Dr. Matthew Chatfield, at mattc...@tulane.edu.


[ECOLOG-L] COURSE: Coastal Herpetology, May 14-25, 2012

2012-01-03 Thread Matthew Chatfield
The Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in Ocean Springs, MS is pleased to 
offer the course – Coastal Herpetology – from May 14-25, 2012. The coastal 
plain of the Southeast boasts an outstanding diversity of amphibians and 
reptiles, making the region an excellent place to study these often 
reclusive and elusive creatures. This course will provide students with an 
introduction to herpetology through lectures and associated readings, 
discussions of original research papers, and a class project. Topics 
covered will include the ecology, evolution, life history, diversity, 
behavior, and conservation of amphibians and reptiles. There will also be 
many field excursions highlighting the methods and techniques for 
capturing and studying amphibians and reptiles. Be prepared to get wet and 
muddy since we will be exploring the marshes, pine woods, bayous, and 
other habitats as we search for and learn about the amphibians and 
reptiles of the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico. College credit is 
available through the University of Southern Mississippi or one of many 
affiliated universities. For more information, visit us at 
www.usm.edu/gcrl or contact the instructor, Dr. Matthew Chatfield, at 
mattc...@tulane.edu.


[ECOLOG-L] Course: Coastal Herpetology, May 16-27, 2011

2011-01-25 Thread Matthew Chatfield
Field Course in Herpetology

May 16-27, 2011


The Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in Ocean Springs, Mississippi is pleased
to offer a new course - Coastal Herpetology - from May 16-27, 2011. The
coastal plain of the Southeast boasts an outstanding diversity of 
amphibians and reptiles, making the region an excellent place to study 
these often reclusive and elusive creatures. This course will provide 
students with an introduction to herpetology through lectures and 
associated readings, discussions of original research papers, and a class 
project. Topics covered will include the ecology, evolution, life history, 
diversity, behavior, and conservation of amphibians and reptiles. There 
will also be many field excursions highlighting the methods and techniques 
for capturing and studying amphibians and reptiles. Be prepared to get wet 
and muddy since we will be exploring the marshes, pine woods, bayous, and 
other habitats as we search for and learn about the amphibians and 
reptiles of the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico. Three semester hours 
of credit is available through the University of Southern Mississippi or 
one of many affiliated universities. Applications will be accepted through 
May 2, 2011. For more information, visit us at www.usm.edu/gcrl or contact 
the instructor, Dr. Matthew Chatfield, at mattc...@tulane.edu.