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Transformative Field Ecology Courses Summer 2022 in Northwest Montana USA - Flathead Lake Biological Station (U of MT)

GET OUT HERE to northwest Montana’s Crown of the Continent for immersive field ecology courses at University of Montana’s FLATHEAD LAKE BIOLOGICAL STATION!

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ENLIGHTENING, ENRICHING, AUTHENTIC, ILLUMINATING, DISTINCTIVE, PHENOMENAL > > > TRANSFORMATIVE!

These are words students use to describe immersive Field Ecology courses at University of Montana’s Flathead Lake Biological Station (FLBS) in spectacular northwest Montana, USA. The summer academic program emphasizes experiential learning through direct observation of biota and ecological processes plus hands-on activities in a research-intensive atmosphere.

Credits earned at FLBS are easily transferable to most college and university degree programs. Read more and apply at https://flbs.umt.edu/apps/education/.

Courses run June 20 through August 12, 2022 and will be of interest to students ranging from sophomores-to-be to upper division undergrads to early grad students.

5 credit course, undergraduate credit
3 credit courses, undergraduate or graduate credit
1 credit course, undergraduate credit
  • BIOB 494 Seminars in Ecology 6/20/7/15 (Open)
Students taking these courses benefit from low student-faculty ratios, great facilities and lake-side living, a dedicated support staff, outstanding instructors, and classes that synergize with FLBS’ world-class research. Courses involve numerous field trips to many Flathead Watershed locations including Glacier National Park.

Beginning in 1899, the Flathead Lake Biological Station of the University of Montana has been offering transformative field ecology courses in spectacular western Montana. In 2022, we resumed offering all courses associated with University of Montana B.S. Biology Field Ecology Option (aquatic or terrestrial concentration). COVID 19 precautions will be activated as necessary depending on dynamic status of the pandemic.

The Station is located on the east shore of Flathead Lake, ~85 miles north of Missoula, Montana, USA.

JOIN US for an academic adventure in the "Crown of the Continent" in Northwest Montana at Flathead Lake Biological Station’s Summer Session 2022!