Hatfield Marine Science Center
Oregon State University's Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) is a world-renowned research and teaching facility located in Newport, Oregon, 56 miles west of the Corvallis campus. 
The facility's location on the Yaquina Bay estuary, about one mile from the open waters of the Pacific Ocean, provides a gradient from marine to freshwater habitats. HMSC is adjacent to the Oregon Coast Aquarium and houses its own Visitors Center featuring live local specimens and research demonstrations.
This summer you can live and study on the Oregon Coast by taking classes offered through the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport.
To find out more about the advantages of a summer at HMSC, read our interview with HMSC Academic Program Coordinator and Instructor Itchung Cheung.
2009 Summer Marine & Environmental Studies Program
All courses in the Summer Marine & Environmental Studies Program are hands-on and taught in an intensive one- to three-week format (3-4 quarter credits each) at HMSC, unless otherwise noted. This provides flexibility for students with limited time schedules (e.g., teachers and other professionals). Taking courses in sequence allows students to earn up to 15 quarter credits during the summer, and internships allow for up to 19 quarter credits. Summer Session registration begins April 12, 2009 and the first HMSC summer course starts on June 22, 2009.
Pay OSU in-state tuition! Scholarships available!
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200/300-Level
- BI 150 - Introduction to Marine Biology (6/22 to 7/3)
- BI/FW 302 - Biology and Conservation of Marine Mammals (7/6 to 7/17)
400/500-Level - BI 421 and FW 421/521 - Aquatic Biological Invasions (7/6 to 7/31) 4-wks online; (7/25 & 7/26) 2-days onsite at HMSC
- SED 431/531 - Understanding Free-Choice Learning for Education and Outreach (7/27 to 8/7)
Plus... - Directed Independent Study
- Internships, Workshops and More!
Inclusive: For community college students, first-year to graduate students, science and non-science majors, and professionals
Integrative: Courses cross traditional disciplines
Innovative: Unique courses not found at other marine labs
How do I register for classes on the coast?
Registering for classes on the coast follows the same steps as does registration for Corvallis campus classes. Review the Step-by-Step Instructions for registering.
Course schedule, housing & more information
Visit the HMSC summer website for a complete list of summer 2009 courses, detailed course descriptions, housing and scholarship information.
You may also contact the Center directly:
Hatfield Marine Science Center
2030 SE Marine Science Dr
Newport, OR 97365
Phone: 541-867-0212
Fax: 541-867-0138
Email: hmsc@oregonstate.edu
