A unique
cooperative agreement between Kutztown University and 15 other academic institutions
allows KU to offer a comprehensive Marine Science program. The Marine Science
Consortium, Inc., a nonprofit corporation created by the member institutions,
allows them to pool their resources of facilities, instructors, and equipment.
In 1974, these resources were used to establish the Wallops Island Marine Science
Center adjacent to Chincoteague Bay, the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
and the Assateague National Sheashore, VA. Primary facilities include: biology
laboratories, marine geology and chemistry laboratories, classrooms, library,
administrative offices, cafeteria, equipment rooms, plus housing for 350 students
and faculty. Facilities are available at the center for marine investigations
in geological, physical, chemical, and biological investigations of terrestrial,
marsh and marine environments. Three vessels, from 38'-50' in length, are available
for educational and research purposes inshore or on the high seas. Numerous
small boats are also available for projects near the station.
MSC Summer OfferingsCourses offered at the MSC by KU faculty include the following (click above heading for complete list of offerings)
| MSC CRS. # | KU CRS. # | COURSE | INSTRUCTOR | |
| SESSION I: MAY 16 - JUNE 3 | ||||
| MS-221 | MAR/BIO 260-261 | Marine Invertebrates | Butler | |
| SESSION III: JUNE 27 - JULY 15 | ||||
| MS-492 | BIO/MAR 340-341 | Marine Mammals | Ryan | |
| SESSION IV: JULY 18-AUGUST 5 | ||||
|
MS-362 |
Marine Geology |
Oakley |
||
Updated 2/11/11 by D.J.Moore