HERPETOLOGY FIELD COURSE

The SWRS is happy to offer this new 10-day course.

Where and When: Southwestern Research Station (SWRS), Portal, Arizona, 24 July to 3 August 2011.

Course URL: http://research.amnh.org/swrs/herpetology-field-course

Instructors: The course will have several instructors. In 2011, instructors include but are not limited to: Emily Taylor, Charlie Painter, Richard Zweifel, Jay Cole, Justin Congdon, Carol Simon, Matt Goode, and Dawn Wilson.

Participants: The course is designed for students, conservation biologists, and other individuals who have some background in biology. It will emphasize taxonomy, ecology, and field identification of reptiles, turtles, and amphibians of southeastern Arizona and parts of southwestern New Mexico. The course will include lectures, field trips, and laboratories. Collection of specimens during the course will be confined to instructors; no private collecting permitted.

Fees: Tuition for the 10-day, 11-night course is $1300.00 to be paid by all participants on being informed of their acceptance. Tuition covers course fees for the course and room and board at the SWRS. The fee is payable to SWRS by credit card, certified check, or money order. Transportation costs between home and Tucson (air) or SWRS (auto) are to be borne by all participants.

How to Apply

The application form is available on the course web site:

http://research.amnh.org/swrs/herpetology-field-course

For logistics or information about the SWRS you can contact:

Dawn S. Wilson
Director, Southwestern Research Station
P.O. Box 16553
Portal, Arizona 85632
dwilson@amnh.org
520-558-2396
http:research.amnh.org/swrs/

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 20 MAY 2011

IF ACCEPTED INTO THE COURSE, FEES ARE DUE BY 10 JUNE 2011