Summer Classes

The CMU Biological Station offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in hands-on, field-based learning. Whether you're pursuing a degree in biology or simply passionate about the natural world, our diverse range of classes allows you to explore a variety of disciplines. These courses provide invaluable experiences that connect classroom knowledge with real-world applications. Browse our course offerings and register below to take part in this exciting educational adventure!

Classes available at the CMU Biological Station - Summer 2026

* Classes and schedule subject to change.
** Listed in order of course dates

HON 321AZ - Sculpture, Collage and the Natural Environment

• 3 credits
• May 10-16, 2026
• Taught by Lavana Shurtliff

HON 321CZ - Community Service on Beaver Island

• 3 credits
• May 10-16, 2026
• Taught by Mark Francek

Hon 321DZ - The Murder of King James Jesse Strang

• 3 credits
• May 10-16, 2026
• Taught by James Hill

BIO 516Z - Avian Field Experience

• 2 credits
• May 18-22, 2026
• Taught by Nancy Seefelt
• Also available as a workshop

BIO 213Z - Foundations of Ecology

• 4 credits
• June 15-July 3, 2026
• Taught by Scott McNaught

BIO 530Z - Stream and River Ecology

• 3 credits
• June 22-27, 2026
• Taught by Gary Lambert and Tiffany Schriever
• Also available as a workshop

BIO 520 - Great Lakes Mollusks

• 3 credits
• July 6-10, 2026
• Taught by Dave Zanatta
• Also available as a workshop

GAM 213Z - Games in Isolation

• 3 credits
• July 5-12, 2026
• Taught by Anja Mueller and Tracy Davis
• Also available as a workshop

BIO 100Z - Introduction to Field Biology at Beaver Island (open to high school students)

• 3 credits
• July 13-18, 2026
• Taught by Dr. Peter Kourtev

BIO 318Z - Introduction to Animal Behavior

• 3 credits
• August 3-8, 2026
• Taught Peter Dikstra
• Also available as a workshop

ART 397AZ - Nature Inspired Art

• 2 credits
• August 3-8, 2026
• Taught by Denise Fanning
• Also available as a workshop

ENG 213AZ - Creative Writing in Nature

• 2 credits
• August 3-8, 2026
• Taught by Robert Fanning
• Also available as a workshop