UMass Boston

Biology 306/506: Marine and Coastal Ecological Research Methods

Thank you for your interest in University of Massachusetts Boston’s Biology 306/506:Marine and Coastal Ecological Research Course. The program will run on Nantucket during summer session II. The application deadline is June 1st, 2024.

This is the application form that contains information regarding requirements for acceptance into the program. It's recommended that you read it carefully and send it back to us as soon as possible since the number of students accepted into the program is limited. Your application will be reviewed as soon as we receive all of the necessary documents and information. Notification of decision will be sent to you promptly.

We anticipate a very successful program and look forward to having you as a participant. In the meantime, if you have any questions, you can contact the instructor of the course, Elizabeth Boyle, or Isabelle Ribeiro from the College of Advancing and Professional Studies, either will be happy to answer any questions you may have:

Course Instructor: Elizabeth Boyle elizabeth.boyle@umb.edu 617.287.4756

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PLEASE NOTE: You must show proof of Health Insurance during your stay on Nantucket



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Please indicate for which course you are applying to and housing preference.

Please see course description below:

Biology 306 Marine and Coastal Ecological Research

This course emphasizes supervised independent research into the adaptations and interactions of organisms of Nantucket's beaches, salt marshes, sand dunes, watershed, and embayments. Students will be exposed to tools, techniques and statistical analyses used in community ecology, oceanography and related fields. Individualized research projects have included in the past a wide variety of topics such as plant/animal interactions in the marsh, impact of nitrogen on marsh plants, and the impact of tidal cycles on plankton community dynamics.

Meets every weekday during two weeks of the summer at the University's field station on Nantucket. Pre Requisites: BIOL 210 or 252 or 290

Biology 506 Marine and Coastal Ecological Research

This course emphasized supervised independent research into the adaptations and interactions of organisms of Nantucket's beaches, salt marshes, sand dunes, watershed, and embayments. Students will be exposed to tools, techniques and statistical analyses used in community ecology, oceanography and related fields. Individualized research projects have included in the past a wide variety of topics such as plant/animal interactions in the marsh, impact of nitrogen on marsh plants, and the impact of tidal cycles on plankton community dynamics.

Meets every weekday during two weeks of the summer at the University's field station on Nantucket. Pre Requisites: Graduate degree seeking students in Biology, Education or permission.

Bunkhouse housing provides two bathrooms and two bedrooms of bunkbeds, shared full kitchen, dining room, and conference/lounge space.



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TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

Program participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements to and from Nantucket Island. Information on ferries will be provided.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

TOTAL FEES*:

$ includes housing, fees and tuition* for Biol 306
$ includes housing, fees and tuition* for Biol 506

<>*Please note: the fee does not cover meals, books, insurance, or travel to and from Nantucket Island.

THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS June 1st, 2024.

The total program fee* covers classroom instruction and housing on Nantucket. It does not cover meals, or transportation to and from Nantucket Island.

The University of Massachusetts Boston cannot assume responsibility for any sickness or accident incurred by the student during his or her stay on Nantucket Island, nor does the University provide any casualty or health insurance. Participants are required to provide proof of health insurance coverage before registering for the program.

Bunkhouse housing provides two bathrooms and two bedrooms of bunkbeds, shared full kitchen, dining room, and conference/lounge space.



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