Courses

The programs offered at the Biological Station meet the needs of students on all levels – high school, undergraduate and graduate. Programs range from biology to art disciplines. Courses may be counted as credit toward baccalaureate or graduate degrees at CMU or transferred to other institutions.

Summer Session 1 - May 18 through June 5, 2009

General Botany – BIO 203
3 semester hours
Joanne Dannenhoffer, CMU Department of Biology, danne1jm@cmich.edu

Introductory examination of plant structure, function and ecology. Theoretical concepts complemented with microscopic inquiry and numerous field trips serve to explain how, where and why plants live where they do.

General Zoology – BIO 218
3 semester hours
David Clark, CMU Department of Biology, clarkd@cmich.edu

General survey of the animal kingdom with emphasis on phylogeny, taxonomy, structure, physiology and ecology of the type examples of the major phyla. Lectures and laboratory work supplemented by numerous field trips to observe animal taxa first hand.

Ecology – BIO 340
3 semester hours
Beth Leuck, Centenary College Department of Biology, bleuck@centenary.edu

The relationships and interactions of living organisms with their environment examined qualitatively and quantitatively at the individual, community and ecosystem levels of organization. Lectures and laboratories accentuated by fieldwork throughout Beaver Island.

Freshwater Biology – BIO 366
3 semester hours
Donna King, CMU Department of Biology, king1dk@cmich.edu

Introduction to the ecology of freshwater systems with an emphasis on the natural history, identification and collection of freshwater organisms

Summer Session 2A - June 29 through July 17, 2009

Human Ecology – BIO 338
3 semester hours
Peter Kourtev, CMU Department of Biology, kourt1ps@cmich.edu

Relationship of humans to their environment and the influence of their activities on the environment.

Biological Statistics – BIO 500
3 semester hours
Charles Novitski, CMU Department of Biology, novit1ce@cmich.edu

Basic concepts in statistical analysis of experimental data that is typical in biological research. Statistical computer program use included. Collection and analysis of data from the Beaver Island ecosystem expected.

Summer Session 2C - July 19 through August 7, 2009

Introduction to Field Biology - BIO 100*
3 semester hours
Dan Benjamin, CMU Department of Biology, benja1dw@cmich.edu

Introduction to the techniques and methods for field studies in biology. Sampling procedures, interpretation and data analysis emphasizes basic ecological relationships between organisms and their environments.

Note: Open to high school juniors and seniors for college credit.

Summer Session 2D - July 19 through 31, 2009

Beekeeping for the Classroom Teacher – EST 650
3 semester hours
Dyanne Tracy, Chair Oakland University Department of Teacher Development and Educational Studies, dtracy@oakland.edu

The biology and ecology of the honeybee studied through extensive fieldwork in the apiary. Development of an aligned, cross-subject, curricular unit integrating K-16 student participation expected following the conclusion of the course.

Post Session - August 9 through 21, 2009

Watercolor Painting – ART 334/597AC/697AA*
3 semester hours
John Swanstrom, CMU Department of Art

Class designed for the beginning, intermediate and advanced watercolorist. Emphasis placed on a solid grounding in transparent watercolor painting techniques, color composition and a color interpretation of the Beaver Island environment. Basic drawing skills required.

Papermaking/Bookbinding – ART 597AA/697AB*
3 semester hours
Sally Rose, CMU Department of Art, rose1sn@cmich.edu

Expressive qualities of handmade paper combined with creative bookbinding techniques. Designed for beginning through advanced students, simple to more complex bookbinding covered as well as basics for making handmade paper. An additional $25 for supplies is to be paid prior to the beginning of the course.

Lasting Impressions - Ceramics – ART 597AB/697AC*
3 semester hours
Jane White, Director of Adult Education Peewabic Pottery, jwhite@pewabic.org

Designed for ambitious students with some experience with clay. In gathering impressions and translating them into clay, this intensive course draws upon our exploration of the island’s beauty and charm as inspiration for forms, which will be fired in raku and other low temperature firings. Activities include a one-mile hike to a remote beach. An additional $25 for supplies is to be paid prior to the beginning of the course.

Available during all sessions

Undergraduate Research – BIO 403
3-4 semester hours
James Gillingham, CMU Department of Biology, gilli1jc@cmich.edu

Open to college juniors and seniors majoring in biology who have completed 20 hours with a B average or better, covering philosophy, techniques and methods of research. Contact instructor by middle of the semester prior to enrollment to design project and sign contract.

Undergraduate Internship in Biology – BIO 495
1-4 semester hours
James Gillingham, CMU Department of Biology, gilli1jc@cmich.edu

Six- to 24-week in-depth work experience in the student’s area of interest performed under a trained professional in the selected area of biology

Graduate Internship in Biology – BIO 695
1-6 semester hours
James Gillingham, CMU Department of Biology, gilli1jc@cmich.edu

In-depth work experience in the student’s area of interest performed under a trained professional in the selected area of biology for 8-24 weeks

Seminar – BIO 730
1 semester hour
James Gillingham, CMU Department of Biology, gilli1jc@cmich.edu

(Open to CMU graduate students reporting research results)

Research in Biology – BIO 790
2-4 semester hours
James Gillingham, CMU Department of Biology, gilli1jc@cmich.edu

(By prior arrangement only)
Independent study with a CMU faculty member based on student/faculty interest and availability of facilities.

Thesis – BIO 798
1-6 semester hours
James Gillingham, CMU Department of Biology, gilli1jc@cmich.edu

(Open to graduate students in the Plan A Master of Science program)

* Course offered through Off-Campus Programs. Course rates may differ. Post session ART courses are fall semester offerings.