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The Academic Programs (2001-2008) |  |
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Key Program Features | |
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The ITME Semester Program (16 credits, 300 level) | |
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Academics
Applied to Research, Conservation & Outreach!
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• ITME AC302 Principles of Tropical Marine Ecology
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We spend 50% of the instruction time outdoors / in the sea. *
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The
semester program was a demanding multidisciplinary hands-on experience,
during which students developed research skills and made their scientific
contribution to the understanding of marine ecosystems in Dominica
and beyond. For many, this program became a stepping stone towards
graduate school and a career in environmental sciences.
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The ITME Summer Program (5 credits, 300 level) | |
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Environmental
Learning Experiences Full of Adventure!
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Courses of the Summer Program |
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ITME AC305 Tropical Marine Ecology & Conservation (4
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The summer program provided a thorough exposure to marine ecology and conservation issues of the Caribbean, for students unable to leave their home institutions for an entire semester. Students traveled to and explored a variety of marine ecosystems around the island to complement classes and field laboratories. |
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Admission Criteria | |
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General Requirements |
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are thus seeking curious, committed students with a thirst for learning,
and the maturity and personal initiative to work independently as
well as in a group. Participants should embrace the challenges of
working outdoors, be prepared to adapt to changing circumstances,
and make use of this unique educational opportunity. Applicants
should exhibit enthusiasm, compassion, flexibility, as well as a willingness
to put the needs of the group ahead of his/her own when necessary. Before completing your application for admission, carefully consider the fact that this experience will likely be very different from your academic experience to date. You will be working long hours, often feel physically and mentally drained from the field work and academic demands, and be expected to fully participate in all aspects of group-living at a biological field station. You will be further expected to adhere to the rules and regulations of student conduct presented during orientation. ALL STUDENTS MUST BE GOOD SWIMMERS AND DEMONSTRATE COMFORT IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT. SCUBA diving is not a requirement for the courses. If and when appropriate, SCUBA may be applied in field research. Students who want to have this option must be certified prior to attending the courses. Every student should bring his/her own snorkeling/diving gear. |
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Academic
Requirements
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Applications
from high school graduates who can demonstrate (transcripts) a strong
academic aptitude towards natural sciences will be considered for
admission to the Summer program only.
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Every
application submitted to ITME (Admissions
Committee) must include:
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Earning Credit | |
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Upon
successful completion of the program you will receive:
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ITME is a private, tertiary level, research/education institution, registered by the Government of the the Commonwealth of Dominica. While some universities and colleges accept ITME's official transcripts, others have alliterative mechanisms that allow students to obtain credit for study-abroad programs, especially intensive applied biology courses. These are often called "independent study" courses. If you are going to take the courses for credit, you must arrange this through your professor or academic advisor and university. We recommend you do this prior to coming to Dominica. Students that have taken the ITME courses for credit came from a variety of geographic regions including: |
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