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UMass Dartmouth Faculty-led: Arctic Microbiology (Outgoing Program) UMass Cross-Campus Programs

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  • Locations: Akureyri, Iceland
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Budget Sheets: Summer
  • This program is currently not accepting applications.
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There are currently no active application cycles for this program.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Who can apply: Non-UMass Boston/Dartmouth/Lowell Students, UMass Amherst Students, UMass Boston Students, UMass Dartmouth Students, UMass Lowell Students Program Category: Research, Study abroad
Language of Instruction: English Areas of Study: Biology
Minimum GPA: 2 Program Type: Faculty-led
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Program Description:
Arctic Microbiology in Iceland
June 5 (date of departure) to June 18, 2023

This course will be part-field and part-lab based in Northern Iceland to gain skills in microbiology and specifically to examine the unusual microbes that inhabit extreme environments, such as glacial rivers and volcanic geothermal areas. The base for this course will be the University of Akureyri, Iceland. This is in the Arctic region and is in close proximity to glacial rivers and volcanic geothermal zones, which will be visited for sampling. The aim of this course is to provide students with an opportunity to learn field-based sampling techniques and to learn about the microbial biodiversity in the Arctic and how it is changing. This will be done by teaching the students sampling and analysis techniques. The practical aspect will facilitate a better understanding of science outside the laboratory, but it will also improve students' learning of theory on microbial evolution and function, particularly those of extremophiles.

Note: This program has a limited number of openings and applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications will be considered through February 24, 2023 except if all seats have already been filled.

Non-refundable deposit: A $250 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of application.
Program payment: The program fee ($3,670) and the study abroad fee ($250) is due by April 1, 2023.
 


This program is currently not accepting applications.