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Mountain Research Station: EBIO Summer Courses are BACK!

Columbine flowers. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)

The EBIO Department and the Mountain Research Station are excited to announce that they will be offering their Field courses again this summer! There are two EBIO courses planned:

Field Methods in Vegetation Ecology

In this course you will experience:

  • Hands-on experience in vegetation research
  • Topics: Plant communities, Landscapes, Soils
  • Research design, Field surveys, Plant ID

Instructor:  Dr. Timothy Kittel, University of Colorado
Location:  Mountain Research Station and surrounding areas
Dates & Times:  July 5th - July 22nd, Tues-Fri, Mon-Thurs, Mon-Thurs 8 am-5 pm
Credit:  3 credit hours in biology (EBIO 4100)
Tuition: $2300 (Includes room in 2-person rustic cabin and all meals at the Mountain Research Station on days when class is in session)
Prerequisite: One year course work in general biology or environmental science

The course is limited to 15 students.

Lake & Stream Ecology

In this course you will experience:

  • Principles of biological, physical, and chemical processes of inland waters
  • Topics related to aquatic ecology, including sources and treatment of drinking water, differences in stream ecosystems from mountains to plains, and effects of natural and anthropogenic factors on lakes and streams

Instructor: Dr. Dev Niyogi, University of Missouri
Location: Mountain Research Station and surrounding areas
Dates & Times: July 25th-Aug 11th, Mon-Thur, 8am-5pm
Credit: 3 credit hours in biology (EBIO 4100)
Tuition: $2300 (Includes room in a 2-person rustic cabin and all meals at the Mountain Research Station on days when class is in session)
Prerequisite: General ecology, general chemistry, or instructor consent

The course is limited to 15 students. Pre-register TODAY!