Marine Biology
There are few places in the world that offer more diverse aquatic ecosystems to discover than right here in southwest Florida. From working in the lab to diving off the coast, you’ll have extraordinary opportunities for …
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Overview
DON’T JUST STUDY MARINE LIFE. JUMP IN AND EXPERIENCE IT
There are few places in the world that offer more diverse aquatic ecosystems to discover than right here in southwest Florida. From working in the lab to diving off the coast, you’ll have extraordinary opportunities for hands-on analysis and observation. You’ll get out to explore, learn, study and practice the fundamentals of scientific inquiry. What are you waiting for?
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Skills You will Gain
1. Problem-solving. You’ll demonstrate knowledge of the interdisciplinary nature of marine-related problems currently impacting society and their possible solutions.
2. Proficiency in scientific inquiry. You’ll gain an understanding of laboratory and field experimentation, different sampling techniques in marine environments and the proper use of scientific literature for research and scholarship.
3. Critical thinking. You’ll build a foundation in critical thinking, developing skills in scientific inquiry, critical analysis of experimental data and clear and accurate communication of results.
Dive Deeper
Inside the Marine Biology Program
Tony Barbosa, Ph.D.
Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Physics; Associate Professor of Chemistry
Email: tony.barbosa@avemaria.edu
Phone: (239) 280-1584
Office: Henkels 3050
Agnes Berki, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology; Director of Health Science Program
Email: agnes.berki@avemaria.edu
Phone: (239) 304-7926
Office: Henkels 3053
Jacob Blanchard, M.A.
Chair of the Biology Department; Senior Instructor of Biology; Nursing Department Advisor
Email: jacob.blanchard@avemaria.edu
Phone: (239) 304-7130
Office: Henkels 3052
Stephen Cronin, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology; Director of Biology B.A., B.S. Program
Email: stephen.cronin@avemaria.edu
Phone: (239) 280-1617
Office: Henkels 3051
Nicholas Curtis, Ph.D.
Dr. Paula Ines Castagnet Chair of Biological Sciences; Professor of Biology
Email: nicholas.curtis@avemaria.edu
Phone: (239) 304-7132
Office: Henkels 2053
Brett Feger, M.S., M.A.
Senior Instructor of Biology; Director of Environmental Science Program; Faculty Athletics Representative
Email: brett.feger@avemaria.edu
Phone: (239) 304-7366
Office: Canizaro Library 249
Ladislav Sallai, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology
Email: ladislav.sallai@avemaria.edu
Phone: (239) 280-2418
Office: Henkels 3028
Samuel Shephard, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology; Director of Agriculture and Catholic Environmental Stewardship Program; Director of Marine Biology Program
Email: samuel.shephard@avemaria.edu
Phone: (239) 304-7345
Office: Mount Melleray - Ireland
Stephen Thong, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Email: stephen.thong@avemaria.edu
Phone: (239) 304-7940
Office: Henkels 3048
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