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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.
2008 Summer Program in Marine & Environmental Studies
All courses in the Summer Program in Marine & Environmental Studies are hands-on and taught in an intensive one- to three-week format (3-4 quarter credits each). 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. The first HMSC summer courses start on June 23, 2008. Summer Session registration begins April 13, 2008.
Pay OSU in-state tuition! Scholarships available!
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200/300-Level
- Introduction to Marine Biology - BI 299 (6/23 to 7/4)
- Biology and Conservation of Marine Mammals - FW 302/BI 302 (7/7 to 7/18)
- Eco and Adventure Tourism - FOR 371/808 (7/14 to 7/19)
400/500-Level - Aquatic Biological Invasions - BI 421 and FW 421/521/808 (7/21 to 8/8)
- Aquaculture and Aquarium Science - FW 499/599/808 (8/18 to 8/29)
- Understanding Free-Choice Learning for Education and Outreach - SED 431/531/808 (7/21 to 8/1)
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 our Step-by-Step Instructions for registering.
Course schedule, housing & more information
Visit the HMSC summer website for a complete list of summer 2008 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
