Session 1: June 19 – July 19, 2024
Session 2: July 20 – August 19, 2024
Summer Term: dates include travel
EARTH 450, cross listed as ENVIRON 450, explores the principles of ecosystem science using field projects in the Rocky Mountains. The unique and diverse geological history and climate of this region controls the occurrence of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, and the plants and animals of which they are composed. We will develop and use an understanding of geological and meteorological processes to understand the distribution and function of grasslands, forests, and alpine ecosystems in the Rocky Mountains. The course is designed for majors in geological sciences, natural resources and environmental science to gain field-based knowledge and experience of Rocky Mountain geology and ecology. It is also designed for students majoring in other areas who have a general interest in this subject matter. This course will be team taught by professors from several different disciplines.
Instructors: Earth 450 will be team taught by multiple Professors and two graduate student instructors. Faculty for this summer include, Session one: Prof. Greg Dick UM E&ES, Prof. Nathan Sheldon UM E&ES, Prof. Monica Carvalho UM E&ES, Prof. Selena Smith UM E&ES. Session two: Prof. Marin Clark UM E&ES, Prof Rose Cory UM E&ES, Prof. Becky Lange UM E&ES, Prof. George Kling UM EEB.
Prerequisites: Requirements for current majors and non-majors, EARTH 119 & 118 or 116 or 120 AND EARTH 201 or 202 or 219, or ENVIRON 209 or 202 or 229 or 281, or BIOLOGY 281. Requirements for majors declaring in Winter 22 or later, EARTH 119 & 118 or 116 or 120; or ENVIRON 119 & 118 or 116 AND BOTH EARTH/EEB 313 AND EARTH/ENVIRON 325
Fulfill Requirements:
Satisfies 6 LS&A Natural Science credits.
Satisfies field experience requirement for Earth concentration.
Satisfies field experience requirement for PITE concentration.
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
