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The first undergraduate class (051) occurred from August 21 to October 30, 2005.
Students trained at the Friday Harbor Laboratories for 5 weeks through
interactions with the people who research and work with the southern resident
orcas. They spent a second 5 weeks observing the whales and their environment
aboard a 42' sailing catamaran. They took home a rigorous scientific
experience and 18 science credits from the University of Washington.
The first class of Beam Reach students developed individual research
projects that built upon recent successes in pin-pointing orcas when they make
sounds underwater. They deployed hydrophones and active sonar from docks,
beaches, and boats. They explored sustainable technologies and practices
-- from burning biodiesel to broadcasting whale calls -- that can mitigate
acoustic impacts on the orca population.
Syllabus (Word format)
Student Field Guide (Fall, 2005)
Resources and references
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