MAR 104, Oceanography, Stony Brook Southampton

United States, New York, Southampton

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Requirements

Official Transcript

Essay

1 Recommendation

Online Application From

Parent/Guardian Consent

Standardized Test Scores *

Jul 11 — Jul 24

1100 USD — 1900 USD

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MAR 104, Oceanography, Stony Brook Southampton

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Key Facts

Students will examine the World Ocean and the chemical, geological, and physical processes that control its major features and the life that inhabits it, as well as explore human interactions with the marine environment.

Interest Areas:

Biology & Medicine

Enrichment

Natural Sciences & Ecology

Research

STEM

Grade:

Grade 11

Grade 12

High school grad

gap year

College 1st year/freshman

Other features:

Credit

Residential

Commuter

Accepts International Students

Financial Aid

Final project

Academics

This intensive course is specifically designed for motivated high school students wishing to earn college credit, but current undergraduates (both SBU and visiting), graduates, or professionals can also enroll. The short-term course will run for 2 weeks and meet for 4 – 5.5 hours each weekday at the Stony Brook Southampton campus. Content will be delivered via lectures, in- class activities (including a live plankton lab!), and 2 boat trips during which students will explore nearby coastal habitats using oceanographic sampling equipment.

Format

If you are 17 or older, you can live in the Southampton dorms during the 2 weeks of the course.
Off-campus shuttle service is not available. Students should have their own vehicle.
Southampton dorms are suite style with a shared bathroom and kitchen. Oceanography students could be placed in room assignments with other Stony Brook Southampton residents.
Dining facilities are not available at the Southampton campus. Students prepare meals in their kitchens.
This option is for mature, responsible, independent students. Be aware that programmatic activities will not be provided outside of the course meeting times.

Program Details

The textbook is required: Essentials of Oceanography, edition 8, by Tom Garrison & Robert Ellis, ISBN-13: 9781337098649. Students are encouraged to read the entire textbook prior to the first day of class.

You MUST have close-toed shoes to wear on the boat and in the water (old sneakers are best). Since you will get IN the water during the Shinnecock Bay trip, appropriate swimwear is required. Sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen, and layers are highly recommended.

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Eligibility

Students must have completed high school biology and be at least 16 years old.

We prefer students to be at least 16 and recommend that you wait to take the course till then. However, if you are an exemplary 15 year old, can live locally (dorms are not an option), and you can only take the course this summer, you might be able to enroll. You must have your science teacher email a letter of recommendation to Dr. Bretsch at [email protected]. The letter must address your maturity, academic performance, and reason for wanting to take the course.

Application Components

Official Transcript

Essay

1 Recommendation

Online Application From

Parent/Guardian Consent

Standardized Test Scores *

1. Complete our Summer Session Application.
2. Allow (3-5) business days for processing. You will be sent a Stony Brook ID Number and registration instructions.
3. If you are under 18 years of age, submit the Financial Responsibility and Parental Consent Form to Stony Brook's Office of Student Accounts by mail, fax, e-mail. This form must be submitted before the first day of classes.
4. When you have completed your course work, you can order an official transcript.

Deadline

Enrollment for SBU undergrads begins in early April. Open enrollment for high school students and visiting undergrads occurs mid to end of April. Note that the course can fill quickly. Due to the extensive wait list for this course, payment is due by 5 p.m. June 23 to ensure your spot in the class.

Tuition & Aid

Single Session

Jul 11 - Jul 24

2 weeks

Commuter

1100 USD

Single Session

Jul 11 - Jul 24

2 weeks

Residential

1900 USD

Estimated costs for 3 credit course are ~$1100 for in-state tuition, ~$3300 for out of state tuition, and optional ~ $800 for 13 days of housing.

Financial Aid

SoMAS Total Immersion Scholarship: High school students from backgrounds historically underrepresented in the marine sciences are eligible to apply. Recipients will recieve up to $2000 to cover the cost of course enrollment and housing.