Mission

Aquatic Biology Certificate Program

Adult programs marked with an asterisk (*) may be taken for Aquatic Biology Certificate (ABC) Program credit. For more information about the ABC program, call Rachel Gross, adult programs coordinator, at 312-692-3324.

Please note: ABC Program students may register for all ABC courses (College of Du Page credit and Shedd course fees) through College of Du Page by calling 630-942-3763. If you are not an ABC student, but are still interested in participating in a program marked with an asterisk (*), please register by calling Shedd Aquarium at 312-692-3333.

Sharks, Skates, and Rays: No Bones About It*

Unlike 97 percent of the fishes in the world, sharks, skates, and rays have a skeletal system made up of cartilage instead of bone. In this three-part series, you'll learn about the specific orders, their evolution, reproductive strategies, and behavior. Aquarium observations will help illustrate the vital role these "boneless" fishes play in their environment.

Saturdays, March 24, 31 and April 7, 8 a.m.-noon
Fee: $120 ($100 members)

Aquatic Botany Field Class*

Join the experts from Shedd Aquarium and Cook County Forest Preserves District and get your feet wet exploring aquatic plants at Camp Sagawau. Spend time in the "wet" classroom and participate in actual local research. Compare and contrast freshwater aquatic plants to marine species.

Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Fee: $120 ($100 members)

Wildlife on the Prowl*

Have you ever wondered why killer whales are nicknamed the "wolves of the sea"? Are they similar to terrestrial wolves? Discover the social structure and hunting strategies of these two predators. At the same time, learn different behavioral research methods and use them to prepare your own behavioral studies of dolphins and wolves. The first class will meet at Shedd Aquarium. The second weekend we will camp at Wolf Park in Battleground, Indiana. Transportation to Wolf Park and snacks will be provided. Register early; space is limited.

Pre-trip class at Shedd, Saturday, May 5, 8 a.m.-noon
Overnight trip to Wolf Park, Saturday, May 12, 9 a.m. - Sunday, May 13, 5 p.m.
Fee: $230 ($185 members)

Western Illinois University Classes

Marine Mammalogy

Join Dr. Jeanette Thomas for this popular course and learn about the taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, behavior and ecology of marine mammals. Explore legal issues and conservation programs related to marine mammals. Conduct an ethogram, or behavioral study, of a marine mammal in the Oceanarium and examine specimens at the Field Museum. Zool 416G, 3 semester hours credit, graduate credit.

Fridays, June 15-Aug. 3, 1-5 p.m.

Western Illinois tuition: $297
Shedd student fee: $50

Participants, whether they are seeking college credit or not, must register with WIU and pay WIU tuition in addition to Shedd Aquarium fees. Senior-level biology majors may petition to take these courses for undergraduate credit. Students may register using the WIU automated registration system (Tele Stars) from a touchtone phone by calling 309-298-5000. Please use the STAR number listed above.

To register for a WIU class for the first time or for more information, contact Dr. Jeanette Thomas at the WIU Regional Center, 309-762-9481, extension 262 (telephone) or 309-762-6989 (fax). You may also contact Dr. Thomas by e-mail at [email protected].





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