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EPI curricula is divided into three parts: Pre-course, Core, and Optional components. Core components are taught in every EPI course. If you've got questions, contact us for additional information!

Pre Course

Your curriculum trunk will contain:
• A Natural History Guide to Baja California
• DVD: "Ocean Oasis"
• Curriculum pieces

Core Curriculum

Introduction
• EPI Goals and Mission
• Student Journals
• Rules and Safety

Science and Conservation
• Scientific Method
• Benthic Macroinvertebrate Basics and Research Introduction
• Research Skills, Methods, and Protocols
• Specialist Groups and Data Review
• Research Presentations
• Echinoderm Ecology
• Island Ecology
• Ecosystem Exploration (island hike and/or sea kayaking)

Cultural Exchange
• Language and Culture
• High School Visit
• Research Presentations
• Transference

Team Building and Initiatives

Optional Curriculum

The possibilities are limited only by safety and Instructor creativity! Here are some popular examples

Conservation
• Snorkeling Surveys of sea stars and sea cucumbers
• Baja Conservation
• The Shannon Index

Art and Observation
• The Ecology of Art
• Beach art
• Species Accounts
• Sound map

Processing and Transference
• Senses Poem
• Solo Sit
• Group Poetry

Fun
• Turtle Hurdles
• Hatchling Lottery
• Skin the Snake
• Group Journal