FBQ Fall 2009 news
Date: 2009-03-24
Subject: APPLICATIONS STILL BEING ACCEPTED!
FALL 2009 JOINT FBQ/MBQ
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS
APPLICATIONS STILL BEING ACCEPTED!
APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO:
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2009
Applications for the Fall 2009 Joint FBQ/MBQ are still being accepted. Don't miss out on this unique learning experience offered by the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. The FBQ/MBQ affords undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in a hands-on field research experience with the faculty. All majors are encouraged to apply.
Applications are available at the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Undergraduate Office (LS 2325) or on the web at:
http://www.eeb.ucla.edu/ugrad_fbqnews.php?id=39&fbqy=1 OR http://www.eeb.ucla.edu/ugrad_fbqnews.php?id=40&mbqy=1
Scholarship opportunities are available so don't let financial issues deter you from applying. It may also be possible for you to obtain additional financial aid monies to help cover the cost of the FBQ/MBQ.
Submit a completed Scholarship Application along with your Fall 2009 Joint FBQ/MBQ Application Packet to the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Undergraduate Office (LS 2325) by FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2009, at 4:00 P.M.
The FBQ/MBQ fulfills the following requirements:
ECOLOGY, BEHAVIOR AND EVOLUTION (EBE) MAJOR
*Field Quarter requirement
MARINE BIOLOGY MAJOR
*Field Quarter requirement
BIOLOGY MAJOR (Fall 2006-present requirements)
*One Category 3 Lab
*Two Category 4 courses (fulfills entire category)
*One Category 5 course
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY MINOR
*Fulfills 16 of 19 minimum required upper division minor requirements
The 16 upper division units awarded by the FBQ/MBQ is applied toward the 60 upper division unit minimum required by the College.
QUESTIONS?
Send them to:
eebundergrad@lifesci.ucla.edu
Date: 2009-02-23
Subject: Fall 2009 Joint FBQ-MBQ
UCLA JOINT Field & Marine Biology Quarter
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
The FBQ & MBQ introduce advanced undergraduates to field studies on the biology of organisms living in their natural environments. This program will be an intense and focused research and learning experience. You will be taught the skills to ask biological questions in the field, collect data, analyze the data, write up the results, and share your discoveries with your class in a research symposium. Most participants describe the FBQ and MBQ as the highlight of their UCLA education. Fall 2009 will be a joint FBQ and MBQ at:
Virgin Islands Environmental Resource Station
Lameshur Bay, St John US Virgin Islands http://www.islands.org/viers/
The FBQ/MBQ:
Consists of 16 upper division units of coursework, 4 units for each course
• EE Biol 124 Field Ecology (Dr. Dan Blumstein)
• EE Biol 126 Behavioral Ecology (Dr. Dan Blumstein)
• EE Biol 123 Marine Ecology (Dr. Peggy Fong)
• EE Biol 148 Biology of Marine Plants (Dr. Peggy Fong)
Is most beneficial to students with some prior training in field and/or marine biology
Is a graduation requirement for Marine Biology and Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution majors
Counts as upper division electives in categories 4 and/or 5 for Biology majors
Counts as one category 3 lab course for Biology majors
Accepts students on a competitive basis, preferably with a GPA of at least 3.0
Preference is given to EBE and Marine Biology Majors and other students in the Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Department
Students in other departments are welcome to apply
Prerequisites: Life Sciences 1, EE Biol 100, EE Biol 109. Recommended EE Biol 122, 129, and Statistics 13 or equivalent. Students must have a valid passport.
Snorkeling: Snorkeling is required. However, we will train any students not comfortable snorkeling during the course, and it is not required for projects
Application Process: Applications are available beginning Friday February 20, 2009, in the Undergraduate office, 2325 Life Sciences and online. Applications will be due no later than Friday March 20, 2009. Interviews with the faculty will be scheduled early in Spring quarter. Decisions will be made shortly thereafter. A non-refundable deposit will be due upon acceptance to confirm participation. Applicants will be notified of the amount upon acceptance.
Cost: We are planning to keep the costs as low as possible for this field quarter. We will confirm the final cost in April. You must pay your regular URSA fees along with the cost of the FBQ/MBQ. Please contact the Financial Aid Office, A129J Murphy Hall, 206-0400, as your aid may be adjusted to cover these costs. Scholarship information is available in the EEB Undergraduate Advising Office as well as at the Scholarship Resource Center, 233 Covel Commons, 206-2875.
Timeline: Fall quarter instruction begins September 24. The class starts at UCLA, travels to the Virgin Islands and then returns to UCLA. You should not make any other commitments for Fall quarter (e.g., GRE/MCATs, other classes).
TO APPLY >> click here
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SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR FIELD QUARTERS!
MBQ/FBQ Scholarships
The department encourages wide participation in the Field Biology Quarter (FBQ) and Marine Biology Quarter (MBQ) by all students. The FBQ and MBQ are unique educational experiences that students find to be their best at UCLA.
Students should not let financial concerns deter them from applying. There are a limited number of department scholarships and/or grants available from the department for students who need financial assistance. The amounts available and selection criteria are to be determined by the field quarter faculty.
FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION >>click here