Past Courses
Fall 2009
- DENVER: American Dietetic Association Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo
- NYC: Hospitality Management
Winter 2010
- LAS VEGAS: Las Vegas Hotel Course
- LAS VEGAS: Launch Your Own Technology-based Business
- CLARKSDALE, MS: Carson Mounds Bioarchaeological Fieldschool
- MIAMI: Exotic in Miami: Biology of Invasive Species
- NYC: The Artist's Sketchbook
How to Apply
Miami, Florida
Exotic in Miami: Biology of Invasive Species
BISC 579
Dr. Brice Noonan, Assistant Professor of Biology
January 4 – 15, 2010
Course Fee $1795
What?
- Observe and investigate the effects of exotic species in South Florida
- Quantify the effects of exotics on native ecological equivalents through fieldwork in the Everglades and Miami area
- Participate in and study methods of monitoring and mitigating colonization by invasives
Where?
Students will begin on the Oxford campus, and will then spend 7 days in South Florida, home to more exotic species than any other area in the continental United States. Shared suite-style housing will be provided by Florida International University, just west of downtown Miami.
Who?
This course is for biology students and students seeking a minor in environmental studies. Students must have completed BISC 160 and 162.
When?
Students will attend on-campus lectures January 4-7. Field exploration and experimentation in South Florida will take place from January 9-15.
How?
Students will make their own arrangements to and from Miami. Group ground transportation will be provided via van while on site.
How much?
Program cost is $1795. Included in the cost are tuition, housing, group ground transportation, one group dinner, site admission fees and tour fees. Study USA application fee, airfare, and personal spending money are excluded from the course fee.
For more information about specific programs or the application process, contact Laura Antonow, Program Director for Study USA at antonow@olemiss.edu or (662) 915 6511.