Spring Mini-Session
2016
Spring Mini-Session
January 4-15, 2016
BARRIER ISLAND ECOLOGY
Springs is centrally located between the
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Learning
The Gulf Coast Research Laboratory
(GCRL) Field Program offers a unique,
hands-on field experience. Our classes
focus on studies of plants and animals
in their natural habitats and physical
processes in marine and coastal
environments. Courses are designed
to provide students with an unrivaled
academic experience in a marine lab
setting. Classes are small to enhance the
experience and allow students to work sideby-side with experts in the marine field.
Classes are extremely intense and
immerse you in the subject matter.
Most classes are conducted in a focused
laboratory and field setting. Courses that
include heavy field work utilize the GCRL
fleet of research vessels to explore the
Mississippi Sound and barrier islands.
Our newest research vessel, the R/V Jim
Franks, is currently being built with plans
to be in use for the 2016 Summer Field
Program. In addition to local boat and
field trips, some classes take overnight
This field course will familiarize students with concepts of
coastal ecology with emphasis on the diversity of plant and
animal communities unique to the northern Gulf of Mexico
barrier island ecosystem. Field excursions to barrier islands
off Mississippi and Florida coasts will be conducted during
this course and cover topics such as: marsh and barrier
white bea
ches of P
ensacola, FL and bluesy New Orleans, LA
trips to other areas of the Gulf of Mexico.
Students fully embrace the beautiful Gulf
and the unique habitats in our area.
In order for you to really experience
the field, you have to...
Get out There, Get on the Water,
and Learn by Getting Your
Hands Dirty. So...
Are YOU Ready to get
YOUR Hands Dirty?
Living
Room and board is available for
students selecting on-campus housing.
Dorm rooms are dual occupancy, with
WiFi access and free laundry facilities.
Meals are served in the GCRL dining
hall, located adjacent to the dorms. Out
in the field for the day or on an overnight
field trip? Don’t worry – if you are a dorm
resident, your meals and accommodations
are covered!
The GCRL campus has many amenities
for students, including kayaking in the
bayou, fire pit, sand volleyball, basketball,
and pier access. Make sure to pack your
fishing pole – fishing off the pier shouldn’t
be missed! Most importantly, the local
beach and Gulf of Mexico are steps away
from the GCRL campus.
While you’re not in class or studying,
take advantage of our central location and
enjoy all the amenities of south Mississippi.
Sandy beaches, water sports, fishing, golf,
tennis, biking, and hiking are among the
local opportunities for recreation. The
GCRL is in Ocean Springs – a picturesque
town with many activities to entice any
outdoor enthusiast. Our quaint town
also offers great night life, restaurants,
shopping, and other activities.
Coastal living, the science life, and
earning college credit – all adds up to an
experience of a lifetime!
island vegetation, aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates,
mammals, birds and reptiles, brackish pond and
lagoon communities, submerged seagrass communities,
intertidal and shallow subtidal communities, and
geologic processes of island dynamics. Prerequisites:
Three semesters of science or permission of instructor. COA
448/448L: Barrier Island Ecology; three credit hours (1/2).
knowledge beyond what an
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lassroom setting could provide.”
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SIRENIAN BIOLOGY
This field course will explore the biology of Sirenians
(manatees and dugongs) through lecture, discussion,
group research projects, and a trip to Florida to
observe Florida manatees in the wild. Sample
topics include anatomy, physiology, behavior, evolution
of Sirenians, and sensory capabilities. An emphasis
will be placed on conservation issues and the class will
explore select case studies in depth. Additionally, this
course will delve into scientific primary literature and
cover basic data analysis techniques. Prerequisites:
Two semesters of biology or permission of instructor.
COA 490/590: Special Topics – Sirenian Biology;
three credit hours.
Spring Mini-Session
January 4-15, 2016
BARRIER ISLAND ECOLOGY
Springs is centrally located between the
n
a
e
c
O
sandy
Learning
The Gulf Coast Research Laboratory
(GCRL) Field Program offers a unique,
hands-on field experience. Our classes
focus on studies of plants and animals
in their natural habitats and physical
processes in marine and coastal
environments. Courses are designed
to provide students with an unrivaled
academic experience in a marine lab
setting. Classes are small to enhance the
experience and allow students to work sideby-side with experts in the marine field.
Classes are extremely intense and
immerse you in the subject matter.
Most classes are conducted in a focused
laboratory and field setting. Courses that
include heavy field work utilize the GCRL
fleet of research vessels to explore the
Mississippi Sound and barrier islands.
Our newest research vessel, the R/V Jim
Franks, is currently being built with plans
to be in use for the 2016 Summer Field
Program. In addition to local boat and
field trips, some classes take overnight
This field course will familiarize students with concepts of
coastal ecology with emphasis on the diversity of plant and
animal communities unique to the northern Gulf of Mexico
barrier island ecosystem. Field excursions to barrier islands
off Mississippi and Florida coasts will be conducted during
this course and cover topics such as: marsh and barrier
white bea
ches of P
ensacola, FL and bluesy New Orleans, LA
trips to other areas of the Gulf of Mexico.
Students fully embrace the beautiful Gulf
and the unique habitats in our area.
In order for you to really experience
the field, you have to...
Get out There, Get on the Water,
and Learn by Getting Your
Hands Dirty. So...
Are YOU Ready to get
YOUR Hands Dirty?
Living
Room and board is available for
students selecting on-campus housing.
Dorm rooms are dual occupancy, with
WiFi access and free laundry facilities.
Meals are served in the GCRL dining
hall, located adjacent to the dorms. Out
in the field for the day or on an overnight
field trip? Don’t worry – if you are a dorm
resident, your meals and accommodations
are covered!
The GCRL campus has many amenities
for students, including kayaking in the
bayou, fire pit, sand volleyball, basketball,
and pier access. Make sure to pack your
fishing pole – fishing off the pier shouldn’t
be missed! Most importantly, the local
beach and Gulf of Mexico are steps away
from the GCRL campus.
While you’re not in class or studying,
take advantage of our central location and
enjoy all the amenities of south Mississippi.
Sandy beaches, water sports, fishing, golf,
tennis, biking, and hiking are among the
local opportunities for recreation. The
GCRL is in Ocean Springs – a picturesque
town with many activities to entice any
outdoor enthusiast. Our quaint town
also offers great night life, restaurants,
shopping, and other activities.
Coastal living, the science life, and
earning college credit – all adds up to an
experience of a lifetime!
island vegetation, aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates,
mammals, birds and reptiles, brackish pond and
lagoon communities, submerged seagrass communities,
intertidal and shallow subtidal communities, and
geologic processes of island dynamics. Prerequisites:
Three semesters of science or permission of instructor. COA
448/448L: Barrier Island Ecology; three credit hours (1/2).
knowledge beyond what an
e
m
e
v
dent
a
u
t
S
5
1
y
G
0
2
c
–
lassroom setting could provide.”
“
SIRENIAN BIOLOGY
This field course will explore the biology of Sirenians
(manatees and dugongs) through lecture, discussion,
group research projects, and a trip to Florida to
observe Florida manatees in the wild. Sample
topics include anatomy, physiology, behavior, evolution
of Sirenians, and sensory capabilities. An emphasis
will be placed on conservation issues and the class will
explore select case studies in depth. Additionally, this
course will delve into scientific primary literature and
cover basic data analysis techniques. Prerequisites:
Two semesters of biology or permission of instructor.
COA 490/590: Special Topics – Sirenian Biology;
three credit hours.
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
Academic Program: Spring Mini-Session (January 4-15, 2016)
The Uni versi t y o f Sou ther n Mississ i ppi
DEPARTMENT OF COASTAL SCIENCES
GULF COAST RESEARCH LABORATORY
703 East Beach Drive
Ocean Springs, Mississippi 39564
Please print all information very clearly. Thank you
(Read instructions before completing)
Legal Name
Soc. Sec. No.
(Last)
(First)
(Middle / Maiden)
Current Mailing Address
(Street)
(City)
(County)
(State)
(Zip)
(Street)
(City)
(County)
(State)
(Zip)
Permanent Mailing Address
Phones:
E-mail Address
(Current, Area Code & Number)
Male
Female
Birth Date
Ethnic Group: Black / Non-Hispanic
Hispanic
U.S. Citizen: Yes
(Home, Area Code & Number)
No
Mississippi Resident: Yes
American Indian / Alaskan Native
White / Non-Hispanic
Immigrant: Yes
No
Asian / Pacific Islander
Race / Ethnicity Unknown
No
Country
Date Residency Began*
*If under 21 years of age, must claim residence of parent(s) or legal guardian(s). If 21 years of age or older, must meet State of Mississippi residency
law as stated in current Southern Miss Bulletin.
Have you previously or are currently enrolled at USM or GCRL?
CALENDAR
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
The 2016 Spring mini-session term runs January 4-15, 2016.
A student may enroll in only one course each term. Students
should not take classes at other campuses while taking field
courses at GCRL.
1. $40.00 non-refundable application fee for undergraduate students
or $60.00 for graduate students (fees not applicable to current USM students)
2.Official transcript
3. Copy of immunization records
4. Completed “Application for Admission” form (found on next page)
signed by either advisor, department head, or on-campus affiliate
coordinator.
ACADEMIC CREDIT
All courses are offered through The University of Southern
Mississippi’s Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in the
Department of Coastal Sciences and are accredited by
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Upon completion, a transcript request must be submitted
to transfer credit hours to home institution.
Mail all forms to:
OFFICE OF STUDENT SERVICES
Department of Coastal Sciences
Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Attn: Margaret Firth
703 East Beach Drive • Ocean Springs, MS 39564
ADMISSIONS DEADLINE
Applications are now being accepted. All application materials should be submitted by DECEMBER 1, 2015.
QUESTIONS? gcrlsfp@usm.edu or 228.818.8852
Yes
No
USM ID#:______________________
Have you ever been convicted of a felony, or do you currently have felony charges pending against you?
Yes
Have you ever been dismissed from a secondary or postsecondary institution of higher learning for disciplinary reasons?
No
Yes
No
Academic institution where presently enrolled and to which credits will be transferred:
Institution
City
State
Major Department
Zip
Subject Area
Academic standing next semester:
Sophomore
Are you registering for Graduate Credit? Yes
Junior
Senior
Graduate
No
(Students within 9 credits of completing undergraduate degree can take courses for graduate credit)
HIGHEST ACADEMIC DEGREE COMPLETED
Degree, date
Major
WILL YOU BE A DORMITORY RESIDENT?
Yes
Institution
No
Roommate
I hereby affirm that to the best of my knowledge all information furnished on this form is complete and accurate. I understand that withholding
information requested and giving false information may make me ineligible for admission and enrollment. I agree that any records of my academic
performance may be furnished to any high schools or institutions of higher learning that I have attended, unless I file a notice that they not be
sent. I am eligible to return to the last college that I attended.
Date
Applicant's Signature
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
Academic Program: Spring Mini-Session (January 4-15, 2016)
The Uni versi t y o f Sou ther n Mississ i ppi
DEPARTMENT OF COASTAL SCIENCES
GULF COAST RESEARCH LABORATORY
703 East Beach Drive
Ocean Springs, Mississippi 39564
Please print all information very clearly. Thank you
(Read instructions before completing)
Legal Name
(Last)
(First)
Current Mailing Address
Permanent Mailing Address
Phones:
Male
(Street)
(City)
(County)
(State)
(Zip)
(Street)
(City)
(County)
(State)
(Zip)
(Current, Area Code & Number)
Female
(Home, Area Code & Number)
E-mail Address
Birth Date
Ethnic Group: Black / Non-Hispanic
Hispanic
U.S. Citizen: Yes
Soc. Sec. No.
(Middle / Maiden)
No
Mississippi Resident: Yes
American Indian / Alaskan Native
White / Non-Hispanic
Immigrant: Yes
No
Asian / Pacific Islander
Race / Ethnicity Unknown
No
Country
Date Residency Began*
*If under 21 years of age, must claim residence of parent(s) or legal guardian(s). If 21 years of age or older, must meet State of Mississippi residency
law as stated in current Southern Miss Bulletin.
Have you previously or are currently enrolled at USM or GCRL?
CALENDAR
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
The 2016 Spring mini-session term runs January 4-15, 2016.
A student may enroll in only one course each term. Students
should not take classes at other campuses while taking field
courses at GCRL.
1. $40.00 non-refundable application fee for undergraduate students
or $60.00 for graduate students (fees not applicable to current USM students)
2.Official transcript
3. Copy of immunization records
4. Completed “Application for Admission” form (found on next page)
signed by either advisor, department head, or on-campus affiliate
coordinator.
ACADEMIC CREDIT
All courses are offered through The University of Southern
Mississippi’s Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in the
Department of Coastal Sciences and are accredited by
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Upon completion, a transcript request must be submitted
to transfer credit hours to home institution.
Mail all forms to:
OFFICE OF STUDENT SERVICES
Department of Coastal Sciences
Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Attn: Margaret Firth
703 East Beach Drive • Ocean Springs, MS 39564
ADMISSIONS DEADLINE
Applications are now being accepted. All application materials should be submitted by DECEMBER 1, 2015.
QUESTIONS? gcrlsfp@usm.edu or 228.818.8852
Yes
No
USM ID#:______________________
Have you ever been convicted of a felony, or do you currently have felony charges pending against you?
Yes
Have you ever been dismissed from a secondary or postsecondary institution of higher learning for disciplinary reasons?
No
Yes
No
Academic institution where presently enrolled and to which credits will be transferred:
Institution
City
State
Major Department
Zip
Subject Area
Academic standing next semester:
Sophomore
Are you registering for Graduate Credit? Yes
Junior
Senior
Graduate
No
(Students within 9 credits of completing undergraduate degree can take courses for graduate credit)
HIGHEST ACADEMIC DEGREE COMPLETED
Degree, date
Major
WILL YOU BE A DORMITORY RESIDENT?
Yes
Institution
No
Roommate
I hereby affirm that to the best of my knowledge all information furnished on this form is complete and accurate. I understand that withholding
information requested and giving false information may make me ineligible for admission and enrollment. I agree that any records of my academic
performance may be furnished to any high schools or institutions of higher learning that I have attended, unless I file a notice that they not be
sent. I am eligible to return to the last college that I attended.
Date
Applicant's Signature
LIST THE NAMES OF THE COURSES AND ALTERNATE COURSES YOU WISH TO TAKE EACH TERM
(See current brochure or website for course offerings, www.usm.edu/gcrl/summer_field)
Spring Mini Course
Second Choice
First Choice
LIST SCIENCE COURSES WHICH YOU WILL COMPLETE PRIOR TO THE SPRING MINI-SESSION,
BUT WHICH ARE NOT PRESENTLY LISTED ON YOUR TRANSCRIPT
Course Number
Course Title
Hours Credit
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION: Parent, Legal Guardian or Spouse
Name
Relationship
Address
E-mail address
Telephone Home (
)
Work (
)
City
State
COURSE FEES
Due to the intensity of each course, students may enroll in one course per term.
Room and board is optional. All fees are subject to change without notice.
2016 GCRL Spring Mini-Session: UNDERGRADUATE Course Fees
Zip
RELEASE FROM LIABILITY FOR DEATH OR BODILY INJURY OCCURRING WHILE PURSUING ACADEMIC
STUDY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST RESEARCH LABORATORY
In consideration of being offered the opportunity to pursue academic study at The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast Research
Laboratory, I, the undersigned, do hereby waive for myself and for my estate any rights to claims for damages, incident to death or any bodily injuries
whatsoever that may result during the period of study, including activities on board any boat belonging to said laboratory or during any off-campus field
trip which is a part of required study. This waiver of damages for death or bodily injury shall apply likewise to any minor child (under 21 years of age) for
whom I have legal responsibility.
This instrument releases the State of Mississippi, Southern Miss Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, and any employee of the State or of the
Laboratory from liability for death or bodily injury to the undersigned or to minors for whom I am legally responsible, occurring under the circumstances
as described above.
For students with disabilities, please contact The University of Southern Mississippi Office Of Disability Accommodations at
601-266-5024. I have read the above instrument and fully understand its intent.
Date
Please Note: (1) An application fee of $40 is required to process application materials. (2) Due to the intensity of each course, you can only enroll
in one course per term.
Course
# of credit
hours
Tuition & Fees
Barrier Island Ecology
Sirenian Biology
3
3
$916.77
$916.77
($305.59/credit
hour)
Field Fee Lab Fee
$500
$500
$60
$0
Room & Board
(Optional)
$555
$555
Total Cost
with Room &
Board
without Room &
Board
$2,031.77
$1,971.77
$1,476.77
$1,416.77
All fees are subject to change without notice.
Room & Board is optional.
Fees do not include books, supplies, etc. ($75-$200, depending on course).
More information on the GCRL Field Program can be found at the following web address: http://www.usm.edu/gcrl/summer_field
Signed
(Parent / Legal Guardian, if Student is under 21 years of age)
Witnessed
2016 GCRL Spring Mini-Session: GRADUATE Course Fees
INSTITUTIONAL APPROVAL
Adviser
(Signature)
(Name, please print)
(Date)
Comments
Please Note: (1) An application fee of $60 is required to process application materials. (2) Due to the intensity of each course, you can only enroll
in one course per term.
Course
# of credit
hours
Tuition & Fees
Sirenian Biology
3
$1,224.36
Adviser
(Signature)
(Name, please print)
(Date)
Comments
To be able to process your application, you must provide the following: (1) a completed application, (2) an official
transcript, (3) copy of immunization records, (4) paid application fee. If you are a current USM student, only the
application is required. Materials can be emailed to margaret.firth@usm.edu; faxed to 228.818.8894, Attn: Margaret Firth;
or mailed to: Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Office of Student Services, Attn: Margaret Firth, 703 East Beach Drive,
Ocean Springs, MS 39564.
($408.12/credit
hour)
Field Fee Lab Fee
$500
$0
Room & Board
(Optional)
$555
Total Cost
with Room &
Board
without Room &
Board
$2,279.36
$1,724.36
All fees are subject to change without notice.
Room & Board is optional.
Fees do not include books, supplies, etc. ($75-$200, depending on course).
More information on the GCRL Field Program can be found at the following web address: http://www.usm.edu/gcrl/summer_field
LIST THE NAMES OF THE COURSES AND ALTERNATE COURSES YOU WISH TO TAKE EACH TERM
(See current brochure or website for course offerings, www.usm.edu/gcrl/summer_field)
Spring Mini Course
Second Choice
First Choice
LIST SCIENCE COURSES WHICH YOU WILL COMPLETE PRIOR TO THE SPRING MINI-SESSION,
BUT WHICH ARE NOT PRESENTLY LISTED ON YOUR TRANSCRIPT
Course Number
Course Title
Hours Credit
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION: Parent, Legal Guardian or Spouse
Name
Relationship
Address
E-mail address
Telephone Home (
)
Work (
)
City
State
COURSE FEES
Due to the intensity of each course, students may enroll in one course per term.
Room and board is optional. All fees are subject to change without notice.
2016 GCRL Spring Mini-Session: UNDERGRADUATE Course Fees
Zip
RELEASE FROM LIABILITY FOR DEATH OR BODILY INJURY OCCURRING WHILE PURSUING ACADEMIC
STUDY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST RESEARCH LABORATORY
In consideration of being offered the opportunity to pursue academic study at The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast Research
Laboratory, I, the undersigned, do hereby waive for myself and for my estate any rights to claims for damages, incident to death or any bodily injuries
whatsoever that may result during the period of study, including activities on board any boat belonging to said laboratory or during any off-campus field
trip which is a part of required study. This waiver of damages for death or bodily injury shall apply likewise to any minor child (under 21 years of age) for
whom I have legal responsibility.
This instrument releases the State of Mississippi, Southern Miss Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, and any employee of the State or of the
Laboratory from liability for death or bodily injury to the undersigned or to minors for whom I am legally responsible, occurring under the circumstances
as described above.
For students with disabilities, please contact The University of Southern Mississippi Office Of Disability Accommodations at
601-266-5024. I have read the above instrument and fully understand its intent.
Date
Please Note: (1) An application fee of $40 is required to process application materials. (2) Due to the intensity of each course, you can only enroll
in one course per term.
Course
# of credit
hours
Tuition & Fees
Barrier Island Ecology
Sirenian Biology
3
3
$916.77
$916.77
($305.59/credit
hour)
Field Fee Lab Fee
$500
$500
$60
$0
Room & Board
(Optional)
$555
$555
Total Cost
with Room &
Board
without Room &
Board
$2,031.77
$1,971.77
$1,476.77
$1,416.77
All fees are subject to change without notice.
Room & Board is optional.
Fees do not include books, supplies, etc. ($75-$200, depending on course).
More information on the GCRL Field Program can be found at the following web address: http://www.usm.edu/gcrl/summer_field
Signed
(Parent / Legal Guardian, if Student is under 21 years of age)
Witnessed
2016 GCRL Spring Mini-Session: GRADUATE Course Fees
INSTITUTIONAL APPROVAL
Adviser
(Signature)
(Name, please print)
(Date)
Comments
Please Note: (1) An application fee of $60 is required to process application materials. (2) Due to the intensity of each course, you can only enroll
in one course per term.
Course
# of credit
hours
Tuition & Fees
Sirenian Biology
3
$1,224.36
Adviser
(Signature)
(Name, please print)
(Date)
Comments
To be able to process your application, you must provide the following: (1) a completed application, (2) an official
transcript, (3) copy of immunization records, (4) paid application fee. If you are a current USM student, only the
application is required. Materials can be emailed to margaret.firth@usm.edu; faxed to 228.818.8894, Attn: Margaret Firth;
or mailed to: Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Office of Student Services, Attn: Margaret Firth, 703 East Beach Drive,
Ocean Springs, MS 39564.
($408.12/credit
hour)
Field Fee Lab Fee
$500
$0
Room & Board
(Optional)
$555
Total Cost
with Room &
Board
without Room &
Board
$2,279.36
$1,724.36
All fees are subject to change without notice.
Room & Board is optional.
Fees do not include books, supplies, etc. ($75-$200, depending on course).
More information on the GCRL Field Program can be found at the following web address: http://www.usm.edu/gcrl/summer_field
OUR AFFILIATES
A premier marine laboratory on the Gulf of Mexico, The University
of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Coast Research Laboratory
is home to the:
• Department of Coastal Sciences
• Marine Education Center
• Center for Fisheries Research and Development
• Thad Cochran Marine Aquaculture Center
GCRL and the department and centers are in the College of Science
and Technology.
RESIDENT FACULTY – Department of Coastal Sciences
PATRICK BIBER, Ph.D.
Marine Botany, Associate Professor
RICHARD W. HEARD JR., Ph.D.
Invertebrate Zoology and Ecology, Professor
MARK S. PETERSON, Ph.D.
Fisheries Ecology, Professor
REGINALD B. BLAYLOCK, Ph.D.
Fish Diseases and Aquaculture, Associate
Research Professor
FRANK J. HERNANDEZ, Ph.D.
Fisheries Oceanography and Ecology,
Assistant Professor
ERIC N. POWELL, Ph.D.
Population Dynamics Modeling,
Professor
KEVIN S. DILLON, Ph.D.
Chemical Oceanography, Associate Professor
ROBERT T. LEAF, Ph.D.
Fish Population Dynamics, Assistant Professor
CHET RAKOCINSKI, Ph.D.
Benthic Ecology, Professor
ANDREW N. EVANS, Ph.D.
Aquatic Molecular Physiologist, Assistant
Professor
JEFFREY M. LOTZ, Ph.D.
Diseases of Marine Organisms, Professor
ERIC SAILLANT, Ph.D.
Aquaculture and Conservation,
Associate Professor
ROBERT GRIFFITT, Ph.D.
Toxicology, Associate Professor and
Interim Chair
JAY GRIMES, Ph.D.
Marine Microbial Ecology, Professor
ERVIN OTVOS, Ph.D., Geology,
Professor Emeritus
ROBIN M. OVERSTREET, Ph.D.
Marine Parasitology and Pathobiology,
Professor Emeritus
WEI WU, Ph.D.
Landscape Ecology,
Associate Professor
VISITING FACULTY
MATTHEW CHATFIELD, Ph.D. — Unity College, Maine
JESSICA KASTLER, Ph.D. — Southern Miss, GCRL
STEPHEN S. CURRAN, Ph.D. — Southern Miss, GCRL
ATHENA RYCYK, Ph.D. — Eckerd College, Florida
JILL HENDON, M.S. — Southern Miss, GCRL
JEFFREY SIEGEL, M.S. — Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
ELIZABETH JONES, M.S. — Southern Miss, GCRL
ARTHUR KARELS, Ph.D. — Southern Miss, GCRL
JAMES T. WETZEL, Ph.D. — Presbyterian College, South Carolina
MISSISSIPPI – Alcorn State University, Lorman;
Belhaven College, Jackson; Delta State University,
Cleveland; Jackson State University, Jackson; Millsaps
College, Jackson; Mississippi College, Clinton; Mississippi
State University, Mississippi State; Mississippi University
for Women, Columbus; Mississippi Valley State University,
Itta Bena; Rust College, Holly Springs; The University
of Mississippi, University; The University of Southern
Mississippi, Hattiesburg; William Carey University,
Hattiesburg; ALABAMA – Auburn University, Auburn;
ARKANSAS – Arkansas Tech University, Russellville;
Hendrix College, Conway; Southern Arkansas University,
Magnolia; University of Arkansas at Ft. Smith; University
of Arkansas at Little Rock; University of Arkansas at
Monticello; University of Central Arkansas, Conway;
University of the Ozarks, Clarksville; FLORIDA –
University of Tampa, Tampa; GEORGIA – Berry
College, Rome; Shorter College, Rome; ILLINOIS
– North Central College, Naperville, Southern Illinois
University, Carbondale; INDIANA – University of
Evansville, Evansville; IOWA – Drake University,
Des Moines; Iowa State University, Ames; Wartburg
College, Waverly; KENTUCKY – Eastern Kentucky
University, Richmond; Morehead State University,
Morehead; LOUISIANA – Louisiana State University,
Baton Rouge; Southeastern Louisiana University,
Hammond; Xavier University of Louisiana, New Orleans;
MICHIGAN – Central Michigan University, Mount
Pleasant; MISSOURI – Central Methodist University,
Fayette; Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville;
Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau;
Missouri State University, Springfield; Truman State
University, Kirksville; NEW YORK – State University
of New York, Potsdam; OKLAHOMA – Northeastern
State University, Tahlequah; Southwestern Oklahoma
State University, Weatherford; SOUTH CAROLINA –
Presbyterian College, Clinton; TENNESSEE – Belmont
University, Nashville; Carson-Newman College, Jefferson
City; Christian Brothers University, Memphis; Middle
Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro; Rhodes
College, Memphis; Tennessee State University, Nashville;
Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville; Tennessee
Wesleyan College, Athens; Trevecca-Nazarene University,
Nashville; University of Memphis, Memphis; University
of Tennessee at Chattanooga; University of Tennessee at
Martin; WISCONSIN – University of Wisconsin at Eau
Claire; University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point
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