Highlands Biological Station is pleased to host the following courses that may be of interest to aquatic scientists:

Biology of Southern Appalachian Fishes
May 20-June 1 - Mollie Cashner
<http://highlandsbiol...or-biographies/>, Austin Peay State University

The southern Appalachians supports one of the richest fresh water fish faunas in North America and is part of an extensive southern/southwestern area that has well over 600 species. This larger region has been compared to a tropical rain forest in terms of its diversity, which is not equaled by any other temperate area. The course will focus on the biology, evolution, biogeography and diversity of fishes primarily in the Southern Appalachians. During this course students will collect fishes from Appalachian streams, identify fishes in the field and lab, and conduct behavioral observations both underwater and at bank side. Daily lectures will enhance and compliment the field experiences.

Southern Appalachian Mayflies, Stoneflies, & Caddisflies (2 date offerings)

May 27-June 8 AND June 10-22 - John Morse
<http://highlandsbiol...or-biographies/>, Clemson University

Natural history and taxonomy of mayflies (Ephemeroptera), stoneflies (Plecoptera), and caddisflies (Trichoptera), including systematics, ecology, and behavior of larvae and adults, with emphasis on those aspects important in ecological studies, biological monitoring of water quality, and sport fishing. Insects will be collected from diverse mountain stream habitats, and identifications will be performed in the laboratory.

These courses may optionally be taken for 3 credit hours through UNC-Chapel Hill (undergraduate) or Western Carolina University (graduate). For further information and a full list of available courses please visit:

http://highlandsbiological.org/

Thomas H. Martin, Ph.D.
Acting Director
Highlands Biological Station
265 N. 6th Street
Highlands, NC 28741

I'd apply in seconds to that course, if only i wasn't Canadian living in the middle of nowhere.