June 20 – July 20, 2024
Summer Term: dates include travel
Earth 202 examines earth and environmental science in the Rocky Mountain west. The objective of the course is to understand– through observation and hands-on experience– how natural and human processes have in the past and are now causing environmental change in the west. Students will learn principles of the natural sciences, including geology, ecology, and atmospheric sciences, and apply these principles in field settings. Students will also examine today’s most pressing environmental issues including climate change; biodiversity loss; air, water, and soil pollution; energy use and conservation; and agricultural practices. The course includes frequent outdoor projects, hiking excursions over steep terrain, and field trips to national parks and other sites of interest.
Instructors: Earth 202 will be team taught by two Professors and two graduate student instructors. Faculty for summer include: Prof. Naomi Levin & Prof. Jenna Munson
Prerequisites: No prerequisites are required. Graduating high school seniors and university students are encouraged to apply. Entering first-year students could arrive on campus in the fall term with 6 hours of science credit already earned studying ecology in the west.
Fulfillment Requirement:
Satisfies 6 LS&A Natural Science credits.
Satisfies Earth Introductory Global Change or Environmental Science Course requirement.
Satisfies PITE Introductory Interdisciplinary Course requirement OR The PITE Natural and Earth Systems Science Core requirement OR The PITE Introductory Geological Sciences requirement.
Costs:
Tuition – All Camp Davis courses are considered Summer Half Term. Tuition rates for all Camp Davis courses are set by the Registrar’s office and are billed the 2nd week in June and due June 30th. Students will be billed for 6 credits at a rate consistent with the student’s residency status (in-state/out-of-state), the College or School that the student is enrolled in, and the student’s academic standing (lower-level/upper-level). Please visit the UM Tuition & Fees web page for current tuition rates.
Course Fees – In addition to tuition, course fees will be assessed at a rate of $2300 to cover travel, meals, lodging, course materials, and other course-related expenses. Course fees will be billed by the 2nd week in June and due June 30th.
Financial Aid: Multiple forms of funding are available to most qualifying students. Strict deadlines vary between sources. Please visit our financial aid & scholarships web page to apply.
Frequently Asked Questions: Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for answers and additional information. Please feel free to contact us directly with any additional questions or concerns. Phone: 734-615-8600/ Text Message: 734-678-1564/ Email: campdavis@umich.edu
