June 2 – July 2, 2025
Date includes travel time and are subject to change.
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 caused environmental change both in the past and present, in this region. 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; loss of biodiversity; air, water, and soil pollution; energy use and conservation; and the impacts of various agricultural practices. The course includes frequent outdoor projects, beginner-to-moderate intensity hiking, and field trips to national parks and other sites of interest.
Instructors: EARTH 202 will be co-taught by Drs. Naomi Levin and Jenna Munson. Depending on enrollment, 1-2 graduate student instructors will also complete the instructional team. We try to maintain a student:faculty ratio of 6:1 as often as possible.
Prerequisites
None. This course is open to all UM students and our program welcomes non-UM students.
Please reference our Fulfill Requirements page for a matrix of what requirements are fulfilled by EARTH 202.
Costs
Tuition
All Camp Davis courses are considered Summer Half-Term. Please visit the UM Tuition & Fees web page for current tuition rates. Tuition rates for all Camp Davis courses are set by the Registrar's office, 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 in which the student is enrolled, and the student’s academic standing (lower-level/upper-level).
Course Fees
Course fees are assessed to offset the operational costs of camp (while tuition, as on campus, is assessed to pay for credits). Course fees will be assessed at $2775. This fee pays for travel, meals, lodging, course materials, and operational costs. Course fees are billed with tuition.
Financial Aid
We are committed to making taking classes at Camp Davis accessible to all EARTH majors and other students to the extent we are able, and make every effort to address the financial challenges posed for attending a class at camp. We make every effort to address the financial challenges posed for attending a class at Camp Davis. The department, college(s), and university all make different types of financial aid available to qualifying students. The deadlines among these sources vary and are strictly enforced. Please visit our Financial Aid & Scholarships web page to apply. We also invite you to speak with Camp Davis Assistant Director Chris Malvica (cmalvica@umich.edu) to discuss your specific situation after completing the necessary financial aid forms at the link above.
Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for additional information. You can also contact us directly with any additional questions or concerns.
