Eligibility

Summer courses are open to college undergraduates, graduate students and post-baccalaureates. These courses are not open to high school students.

Dates

Move-in: Sat., June 27 (after lunch)

Orientation: Sun., June 28 (time TBD)

First day of class: Mon. June 29

Final Exams: Course specific

Move-out: Sat., Aug. 8 (before noon)

Tuition 

Summer 2026 program costs can be found on the DUML Tuition and Fees page. 

Summer 2026, Term 2

糖心传媒s can register in DukeHub starting on February 16, 2026. Duke students: Remember to mark yourself eligible to enroll prior to registration. Arrival and housing details will be sent via email to enrolled students after registration.

**Note: During the academic year, students with SDAO accommodations for a single room can typically be met; however, due to limited bed availability during the summer months, we are unable to guarantee single room accommodations. Room availability may vary based on demand, and we appreciate your understanding and flexibility.

Enrollment in summer courses is first come, first served. Gwendy.Womble@duke.edu can assist with any registration/academic questions. 

CONSERVATION BIOLOGY AND POLICY 

  • Instructor:
  • Curriculum Code: EI, NS, STS, W
  • Credit: 1.0 course
  • Course Travel?: Local field trips only
  • DukeHub Listing: BIOLOGY/ENVIRON/MARSCI 270A. / ENVIRON 709A  
  • Prerequisites: Introductory biology; suggested: a policy and/or introductory ecology course.

Introduction to the key concepts of ecology and policy relevant to conservation issues at the population to ecosystems level. Focus on the origin and maintenance of biodiversity and conservation applications from both the biology and policy perspectives (for example, endangered species, aquaculture, captive breeding, reserve design, habitat fragmentation, ecosystem restoration/rehabilitation).

 BIOLOGY AND CONSERVATION OF SEA TURTLES 

  • Instructors: Kelly Stewart, Matthew Godfrey
  • Curriculum Code: NS, STS
  • Credit: 1.0 course (4 credit/semester hours)
  • Course Travel?: Local field trips only
  • DukeHub Listing: BIOLOGY/ENVIRON/MARSCI 375LA . Graduate registration: ENVIRON 777LA
  • Prerequisites: Introductory Biology or Environmental Science (AP/IB credit counts toward this prerequisite)

Essential biology of sea turtles (evolution, anatomy, physiology, behavior, life history, population dynamics) and their conservation needs; emphasis on their role in marine ecosystem structure and function. Basic ecological concepts integrated with related topics including the conservation and management of endangered species, the contributions of technology to the management of migratory marine species, the role of research in national and international law and policy, and the veterinary aspects of conservation. Includes laboratory and field experience with animals and with their habitat requirements.

CHEMISTRY 202DA/202LA - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II 

Continuation of Chemistry 201DL. Prerequisites: CHEM 101DL or CHEM 110DL or CHEM 20 or CHEM 21 credit.

MARINE ECOLOGY 

  • Instructors: Josh Osterberg
  • Curriculum Code:  NS, NW
  • Credit: 1.0 course (4 credit/semester hours)
  • Course Travel?: Local field trips only
  • DukeHub Listing: MARSCI/BIO/ENV 273LA

Distribution, abundance, and diversity of marine organisms, including a survey of the major flora and fauna in the marine environment, including physical characteristics, adaptation to environment, species interactions, biogeography, larval recruitment, and biodiversity and conservation of communities found in rocky shores, tidal flats, beaches, marshes, mangrove, coral reefs, and subtidal areas. Lectures, field excursions, lab exercises and an independent project. Taught in Beaufort at Duke Marine Lab. Taught fall, spring, and summer; spring enrollment requires travel. Recommended intro bio or AP Bio credit.

RESEARCH INDEPENDENT STUDY

  • Instructors: Various
  • Curriculum Code:  R
  • Credit: 1.0 course (3 credit/semester hours)
  • Course Travel?: Local field trips only
  • DukeHub Listing: MARSCI 393/394A

Individual research in a field of special interest, under the supervision of a faculty member, the central goal of which is a substantive paper or written report containing significant analysis and interpretation of a previously approved topic. Instructor consent required. Contact Gwendy Womble for registration details.

 

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Questions?

For help with undergraduate course registration, email gwendy.womble@duke.edu.