Fall Quarter

University of Washington
Friday Harbor Laboratories

WASHINGTON - FALL The East/West Marine Biology Program begins in the fall at Friday Harbor, Washington, in the San Juan Islands. This region is noted for giant kelp and diverse invertebrates, fish, birds, and marine mammals. While living at the University of Washington's Friday Harbor Laboratories, students study diving research methods, coastal oceanography, marine botany, marine birds and mammals, and invertebrate zoology. An extensive field trip to Vancouver Island, British Columbia, allows students to observe the diverse organisms found in the Pacific Northwest. The fall quarter courses provide students the opportunity to build a foundation for the comparative courses in tropical and east coast marine biology that follow.

Facilities - Friday Harbor Laboratories (University of Washington) are located 70 miles north of Seattle on San Juan Island, part of an archipelago that lies between Washington state and Vancouver Island, Canada. The Laboratories are well suited for marine research due to the surrounding waters which contain exceptionally rich flora and fauna. There are swift passages as well as quiet bays. A tidal range of 12 feet exposes intertidal shores of rock, sand and mud. The surrounding 484-acre tract of land is a biological preserve. Friday Harbor Laboratories include eight teaching and research labs, a research building and library. Also available are a dark room, cold room, microtechnique room, shop, analytical equipment and a 42' research vessel.

Live Cam at Friday Harbor
 

Accommodations - Dorm rooms are double occupancy. Three hearty meals are provided in our group dining hall each day, two on Sunday. Bring towels, linens and camping gear for field trips.

Courses

Marine Botany BIO 1333, BIO 33331 4 credits
Structure, evolution and ecology of marine plants. Lectures include relationships to other plants, ecological role, and economic importance of marine algae. Field trips to a variety of local habitats. Kathy Ann Miller

Invertebrate Zoology BIO 1373, BIO 3389 5 credits  Introduction to the morphology, physiology, life history, systematics and ecology of marine invertebrates. Labs emphasize functional morphology and identification. Field trips to local coastal habitats. Douglas McNaught

Marine Birds & Mammals BIO 1464, BIO 3350 4 credits
Principles of behavior, evolution, classification, anatomy and physiology of seabirds and marine mammals. Field trips and boat cruises to observe local marine birds and mammals. Breck Tyler

Ocean & Coastal Processes I   BIO 1481, BIO 3390 4 credits
Introduction to oceanographic processes and coastal environments. Basic principles of biological, chemical and physical oceanography, production and biogeochemical cycling are covered. Jan Newton

Diving Research Methods   BIO 1270, BIO 3270 4 credits
A field-oriented course designed to introduce SCUBA certified students to current underwater research techniques. Ted Maney & Sal Genovese

Marine Biology Seminar   BIO1490, BIO3790 1 credit
Invited speakers present talks on their latest marine research.

Schedule 2002:
Arrive: September 5
Thanksgiving Break: November 27 - December 1
Depart: December 10

Address:
Friday Harbor Laboratories
620 University Rd
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-2165

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