Short Courses

The University of Michigan - Dearborn, College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters (UM-Dearborn-CASL) welcomes applications for Short Courses in Field Geology.

Students from United States or overseas-based parties, registered student or professional, including applicants from China University of Geosciences (CUG, Wuhan), Wuhan University of Technology (WUT, Wuhan), and Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST, Wuhan) are encouraged to apply. There are two annually-run courses to choose from, each of which forms part of the University of Michigan-Dearborn Geology BSc undergraduate program and the MSc in Environmental Science Program. 

Geology of the National Parks Summer Course (GEOL 478/578)

Overview of UM-Dearborn

The University of Michigan-Dearborn was founded in 1959, and offers a high quality education with rich opportunities for independent and collaborative research, integrated learning and civic engagement. The University has four colleges: College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters (CASL), College of Business (COB), College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) and College of Education, Health, and Human Services (CEHHS). The Department of Natural Sciences is one of the Departments in CASL and consists of four disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Earth/Environmental Science and Physics.

The Department of Natural Sciences offers Bachelor’s degrees in ten undergraduate majors: Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Earth Sciences/Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies and physics as well as a Master’s degree in Environmental Science. The environmental science concentration provides undergraduate students with a strong background in areas of science related to environmental concerns and with an opportunity to study environmental problems from a scientific point of view that integrates biology, chemistry, earth science and physics. This concentration leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters and prepares students for careers in waste management, environmental consultation, teaching, environmental health and resource management. 

Our master’s in Environmental Science (MSES) program has been successful for 12 years and continues to thrive on its model of integrating biology, chemistry and geology.  Graduates are in demand and sought by environmental consulting firms, regulatory agencies, industry and academia.  Increasingly, students enrolling in the MSES program are seeking skills to advance their knowledge and chances of employment.

Information about the Course: GEOL 478/578

Instructor and Contact Information:

Dr. Kent Murray, email: [email protected]

Office of Graduate Studies

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Dearborn, MI 48128
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