The DMC is well known for its intensive, hands-on courses which are designed to take advantage of our unique proximity to the Gulf of Maine. Many of the courses include a combination of lectures, laboratory sessions and field trips. All are taught by knowledgeable, enthusiastic individuals, either University of Maine professors or other respected leaders in the field. Some courses are accredited courses of the University of Maine geared toward upper level undergraduate and graduate students, while others are aimed at postdoctoral fellows and professionals looking to hone their laboratory techniques and teaching skills.
2009 Courses/Workshops
Techniques in Shellfish Aquaculture
Developmental Biology Teaching Workshop
Future Teachers Academy
Educator-Scientists Collaborative Workshop
Introduction to Research Diving
Scroll down for detailed course descriptions, tuition and fees, room and board, and downloadable registration forms.
Techniques in Shellfish Aquaculture , SMS 309
A one week residential course during which participants explore the theory and practice of marine bivalve aquaculture as practiced in the Northeastern United States. Bivalve taxonomy, anatomy, reproductive biology and genetics; algal culture; larval rearing techniques; pathology and site selection, water quality and human health issues are among the topics to be covered. Prerequisites: general knowledge of biology or relevant work experience, or graduate standing. 2 credits.
- Instructor: Dr. Chris Davis
- Date: May 18-22, 2009
- Cost: UMaine tuition, plus $175 DMC lab fee. DMC room and board, optional.
- Registration deadline: April 15
Techniques in Shellfish Aquaculture is a University accredited course. It incurs regular UMaine tuition and fees. Please register with the University of Maine Office of Continuing and Distance Education. If you will require room and board at the DMC, please contact the DMC Course Coordinator.
Developmental Biology Teaching Workshop
This workshop is designed for college and university faculty members, including especially post-docs and graduate students about to begin teaching developmental biology. It provides basic hands-on experience with some organisms commonly studied in teaching laboratories. These include sea urchins and sand dollars, planaria, Drosophila, chick embryos, Spirostomum, Hydra, Lumbriculus,and flowering plants. Techniques will range from classical microsurgical techniques to fluorescence microscopy and applications of reporter gene technology.
This course also has proven useful for experienced developmental biology teachers wishing to diversify their laboratory courses. Many colleagues from across the US and Canada have participated during the fifteen previous offerings of the workshop. There is considerable sharing of techniques and ideas among participants as well as informal socializing and a course-ending New England lobster lunch.
News Flash! Leland Johnson received the 2008 SDB Viktor Hamburge Award
- Instructors:
Dr. Leland Johnson, Augustana College, SD, and Dr. Eric Cole, St. Olaf College, MN - Date: June 2-5, 2009
- Cost: $475 DMC course fee, plus room and board.
Lodging costs $30/person/night (double occupancy). Single rooms are available as space permits, $45/person/night. Course meal plan costs $138 - Tuesday breakfast through Friday lunch. - Registration deadline: May 1 2009 Workshop is full. If you are interested in the 2010 workshop please send an email to the course coordinator and you will be notified as soon as dates are set for next year. Thanks!
Developmental Biology 2009 Registration Form (pdf) •
Developmental Biology 2008 Workshop Schedule (pdf) (2009 schedule will be similar to '08)
For further information about the course contact Dr. Leland Johnson by phone at (605) 988-9724 or e-mail jleland68@yahoo.com or Dr. Eric Cole at (507)786-3395 or colee@stolaf.edu.
Maine high school students interested in science and career in teaching will enjoy the Future Teachers Academy (FTA). Sponsored by the UMaine College of Education and Human Development and School of Marine Sciences, the program brings 12 students to the DMC for intensive marine science and career exploration. The aim of program organizers Dr. O.J. Logue and Dr. William Ellis was to “wow” the students with marine science, introduce them to UMaine academic programs, and get them thinking about an exciting career
- Instructors:
Dr. O.J. Logue, UMaine College of Education and
Dr. William Elllis, Umaine School of Marine Sciences - Date: June 22-26, 2009
- Cost: no charge to student participants
- For more information contact O.J. Logue at OJ_Logue@umit.maine.edu
Enhance Meaningful Learning and Teaching through Phytoplankton Investigations
This educator-scientists collaborative workshop is designed to engage up to 10 K-5 elementary educators, in examining their science teaching practices through scientist led and supported lab sessions investigating phytoplankton. In addition teachers will engage in hands-on technology activities to further develop an understanding of ocean inquiry using the COSEE-OS interactive website, Ocean Climate Interactive. Overnight housing and meals will be provided and paid for by COSEE-Ocean Systems.
- Date: July 26-29, 2009
- Cost: no charge. Each participant will receive a $100 stipend.
- Registration material available at the COSEE website. Deadline April 24, 2009
- For more information contact Margaret Merrill at mlmerrill1@comcast.net
Introduction to Research Diving, SMS 491
Students will be instructed in advanced diving, dive rescue, oxygen administration, and underwater research techniques. Practical field diving activities will be a large focus of the course. The course will be taught by the UMAINE Diving Safety Officer, selected UMAINE faculty, and guest lecturers experienced in using scuba diving as a research tool. Following successful completion of course objectives, students will be eligible to participate in diving research projects as a scientific diver-in-training or scientific diver.
If you have a recreational certificate and hope to pursue scientific diving in your academic career, this is the class for you! Interested students should contact Chris at crigaud@maine.edu for further details. 3 credits.
- Instructor: Chris Rigaud, Dive Safety Officer
- Fall Semester, date & time TBA
- Cost: UMaine tuition, plus $150 materials fee (payable to the DMC)
- Registration deadline: August 15
SMS 491: Introduction to Research Diving Course Description
Room and Board
Housing and meals are available at the DMC for all our course offerings. Participants will be housed in our waterfront dormitory. Our accommodations are clean and comfortable. Sheets and towels are provided. The meal plan includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. We will try to accommodate individual dietary needs. Please let us know if you prefer vegetarian meals or have food allergies.
Room and board reservations can be made on the course registration form or by contacting lhealy@maine.edu.
