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Marine Invertebrate Zoology
OverviewWhat to Expect Instructors: TBD Overview: Marine invertebrates are members every known animal phylum, and Barkley Sound contains a fantastic diversity of them. In this course, students investigate the zoology of living marine invertebrates: their functional morphology, behaviour, ecology, and phylogenetic relationships. On a tidal schedule, we will conduct inspiring – and intensive – field work to explore a…
Frequently Asked Questions
General Info How do I get to BMSC? If you are not driving a personal vehicle, you can book bus seats (or charters) through West Coast Trail Express (from Nanaimo or Victoria), or contact Lady Rose Marine Services for details on passenger ferry service between Port Alberni and Bamfield. How do I prepare to operate…
Bring Your Students
BMSC hosts multi-day immersion field trips to complement your credit course. While our focus is on marine and coastal sciences, we encourage custom programs. Take advantage of activities provided by our Education Team, or allow us to facilitate your objectives. Field tripsLaboratory studySample itinerary Field trips Oceanography and Biodiversity in Grappler Inlet (2 hours) Grappler…
Teach a Course at BMSC
Teaching courses at BMSC is both a challenging and rewarding experience. Our proximity to a dynamic coastal environment and our fully equipped laboratories and classrooms makes BMSC a unique teaching and research facility. If you would you like to teach a undergraduate or graduate course at BMSC, see below: 1. Submit a proposal The process…
Frequently Asked Questions
General Info How do I get to BMSC? If you are not driving a personal vehicle, you can book bus seats (or charters) through West Coast Trail Express (from Nanaimo or Victoria), or contact Lady Rose Marine Services for details on passenger ferry service between Port Alberni and Bamfield. What health care facilities are available…
How to Apply
Courses at BMSC are immersion-based requiring an intense commitment from students and instructors. Courses run Monday – Saturday, with occasional commitments on Sundays. TAs are expected to work ~60-70 hours/week. In addition, TA's may be expected to arrive several days before the course starts for safety and boating orientation and to remain after the course…