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Bahamian Conservation Biology Summer 2025 (6 credits)
BSC 495 (Ecological and Evolutionary Dimensions of Conservation Biology in the Bahamas, 3 cr.)
FW 445 (Human Dimensions of Conservation Biology in the Bahamas, 3 cr.)
Dr. Brian Langerhans and Dr. Nils Peterson
North Carolina State University
This page will serve as the primary source of information for the course, including the posting of readings, assignments,
relevant links, research project information, etc. Check back later for updates.
Latest Update: 31 March 2025.
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General Course Information:
Official Dates of Entire 10-week Summer Program: May 14 - July 29, 2025 (includes offsite reading, writing, assignments, lectures, etc.)
Onsite Dates in The Bahamas: May 16-30, 2025
Last year's Syllabus (as an example)
Research Project Proposal Guidelines
Suggested Packing List for the trip
Fish and Coral Identification Lists
Swimming: One critical requirement for the program is the ability to swim (moderate to advanced capabilities). Many field activities require swimming (especially snorkeling), although advanced capabilities and diving certifications are not required. There will be a swim test conducted on the first day on-site to ensure that all students can safely conduct any required activity.
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Travel Logistics:
Students are responsible for air travel to/from Andros Island. We will arrive on Andros May 16th and depart on May 30th. We will provide further details regarding specific flights, but the general plan will be to fly roundtrip to Nassau, Bahamas (arriving by mid-day May 16th, leaving late afternoon-evening May 30th) using a major airline carrier, and fly roundtrip from Nassau to Fresh Creek (AKA Andros Town), Andros Island using a domestic carrier (LeAir). Your luggage will be checked to Nassau, where you will clear customs, and bring your luggage to the relevant airline desk in the Domestic Departure airport check-in.
Once in the Bahamas, be aware of "island time," and roll with the punches. Many things do not run on time, and many seeminingly simple or routine tasks in the US may take very long in the Bahamas. Be prepared for delays. However, we have found that this travel arrangement typically results in the most prompt arrivals and departures (and that more luggage typically arrives on time using the recommended travel plan).
Don't forget you need a passport to enter the Bahamas!
See the general program info page.
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