THE BIOLOGY SUMMER COURSES

Biology 100 - Coastal Ecology, 2 weeks for 3 credits
For students (or adults) with little previous experience in biology and/or field work. Lectures, laboratory exercises, and field trips will treat the natural history and community dynamics of salt marshes, sea grass beds, beaches, dunes, and upland plant and animal communities.

Option for teachers: Teachers taking Biol. 100 may apply these studies toward a 3-credit post-baccalaureate professional development course. This course is useful to science teachers wishing to expand their knowledge of environmental issues in marine biology for inclusion in their school curriculum.

Prerequisites: A familiarity of biology and permission of the instructor (Dr. Greg Beck).

Biology 306 - Marine and Coastal Ecological Research, 2 weeks for 3 credits
An advanced undergraduate course emphasizing supervised independent research into the adaptations and interactions of organisms of Nantucket's beaches, salt marshes, sand dunes, watershed, and embayments. Individualized research projects have included in the past a wide variety of topics such as shark biology, habitat reclamation, and conservation of endangered species.

Click here to see a list of student research topics from the history of the course.

Prerequisites: Familiarity with genetics, physiology, college algebra, and permission of the instructor (Ms. Beth Boyle).

Biology 280 - Introduction to Ornithology, 2.5 weeks for 3 credits (NOT OFFERED in the Summer 2008)
A field-based study of the biology of birds. The study of wider biological interest in ecology and behavior will also be done. Students must bring their own binoculars.
Prerequisites: One semester of Biology or permission of the course instructor.

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*Housing at the field station is included in the course fees; students provide their own meals.

Note: Applicants are accepted separately for the courses. You may take more than one course (if you meet the prerequesites).