Summer Scholars Program - Tropical Marine Biology

Study Florida's tropical marine ecosystems. MSC 107 - Life in the Sea (3 credits): Introduction to the oceans and their significance to mankind, encompassing geological, physical, chemical, and biological processes; man’s role in and on the sea, including fisheries, pollution, and ocean management. MSC 115 – Tropical Marine Environments (3 credits): A field and lecture study of selected marine environments around South Florida, with emphasis on the interaction between organisms and the geological substrate. Field trips include a visit to the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science on Virginia Key, local field excursions, an overnight in Key Largo, a swim with dolphins, and shark tagging. Prerequisites(s): Biology and one other lab science. As one of the nation's most active research universities, the University of Miami specializes in innovative thinking and great teaching - a combination that is showcased in the Summer Scholars Program. Learn from distinguished faculty in your field of interest, and study in classes that connect classroom ideas and hands-on learning in one of our 16 exciting summer college programs. Students select one academic specialty from UM's schools and colleges. Each academic specialty consists of two courses for a total of 6 credits. The courses are structured around hands-on experiences, guest lecturers, open discussion, lab work and field trips. Classes are daily, Monday through Friday. Morning class is from 8:20 - 11:30 a.m. and afternoon class is from 1 - 4:10 p.m. Eligibility: Completed sophomore or junior year of high school, Grade point average of at least 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale). Application process includes: application, teacher recommendation, counselor recommendation, transcript, essays.