Graduate Courses
Coral Reef Ecosystems (OCB 6266 & OCB 6266L; 3 credit lecture and 1 credit lab) - Explores the structure, biology, ecology,
significance, and current status of coral reef ecosystems though a combination
of lectures and discussions. The optional lab includes an extensive underwater field component in the Florida Keys.
Marine Molecular Biology (PCB 6026; 3 credit lecture) - Examines emerging molecular technologies and their application in the marine sciences through a combination of lecture, discussion, and debates.
Marine Molecular Biology (PCB 6026; 3 credit lecture) - Examines emerging molecular technologies and their application in the marine sciences through a combination of lecture, discussion, and debates.
Semester by the Sea Undergraduate Program
Through Harbor Branch-FAU’s Semester-By-The-Sea program undergraduates have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a marine focused curriculum for an entire spring semester. Information about the program can be found on the HBOI education site.
Marine Biodiversity (OCB 4032, OCB 4032L; 3 credit lecture and 1 credit lab) - A team taught overview of the diversity of marine microbes, algae, plants, Invertebrates, fishes, and mammals, with emphasis on the marine biota of Florida. Field trips to local habitats complement lecture and labs. Dr. Voss teaches the evolution, systematics, and marine invertebrate section of the course.
Marine Biodiversity (OCB 4032, OCB 4032L; 3 credit lecture and 1 credit lab) - A team taught overview of the diversity of marine microbes, algae, plants, Invertebrates, fishes, and mammals, with emphasis on the marine biota of Florida. Field trips to local habitats complement lecture and labs. Dr. Voss teaches the evolution, systematics, and marine invertebrate section of the course.
Florida Institute of Oceanography
The Florida Institute of Oceanography offers an undergraduate summer course in marine field studies. This course is team taught by numerous faculty from multiple universities. Students stay at five marine labs around the state: the Florida Keys Marine Lab (led by Harbor Branch in the Florida Keys), UNF, USF, FGCU, and University of West Florida. More information can be found here and in this flyer.
Field Studies in Marine Biology (BSC 4930 & BSC 4930L; 2 credits lecture, 2 credits lab). This field-based course introduces students to the biodiversity, ecology, geochemistry, and human impacts in Florida’s many marine ecosystems through an exciting and immersive trip around the state. Students snorkel coral reefs in the Florida Keys, sail the Gulf of Mexico aboard state-of-the-art research vessels, paddle through shallow tropical estuaries in the western Everglades, and explore the temperate estuarine and coastal environments of Northeast Florida.
Field Studies in Marine Biology (BSC 4930 & BSC 4930L; 2 credits lecture, 2 credits lab). This field-based course introduces students to the biodiversity, ecology, geochemistry, and human impacts in Florida’s many marine ecosystems through an exciting and immersive trip around the state. Students snorkel coral reefs in the Florida Keys, sail the Gulf of Mexico aboard state-of-the-art research vessels, paddle through shallow tropical estuaries in the western Everglades, and explore the temperate estuarine and coastal environments of Northeast Florida.
Molecular Workshops
Molecular applications are changing the scope, pace, and impact of biological and ecological studies rapidly. By combining molecular training with a marine conservation focused curriculum, we conduct inquiry-based workshops that enhance both practical skills and ocean literacy for high school students and their teachers. Harbor Branch's education program has partnered with two local high schools, Lincoln Park Academy and the Marine and Oceanographic Academy, to provide hands-on training in our laboratories using state of the art methods and equipment.
Through support from Florida Sea Grant, Joshua Voss and Sara Edge helped develop "Advance Molecular Technologies for Quantify Coral Health: A Workshop for Florida’s Reef Researchers.” Over this intensive three day workshop, researchers from around the state took part in lectures, discussion, and extensive hands on laboratory work to develop research skills and knowledge to conduct coral heath investigations. This workshop continues to be offered through Florida Atlantic University.
Through support from Florida Sea Grant, Joshua Voss and Sara Edge helped develop "Advance Molecular Technologies for Quantify Coral Health: A Workshop for Florida’s Reef Researchers.” Over this intensive three day workshop, researchers from around the state took part in lectures, discussion, and extensive hands on laboratory work to develop research skills and knowledge to conduct coral heath investigations. This workshop continues to be offered through Florida Atlantic University.
