Field Courses
The Gump Station is a perfect facility for field courses in a variety of disciplines. The (optional) meals are prepared by a local family who run a catering service which offers a nice blend of Polynesian and European cuisine.
Field courses are coordinated by Assoc. Director Frank Murphy who has many years of experience in running field courses in French Polynesia and elsewhere.
Professors from any recognized academic institution can apply to run a field course at the Gump Station.
Undergraduate Classes
The following undergraduate field courses have been offered recently in Moorea:
| Institution | Title |
|---|---|
| UC Berkeley | Biology and Geomorphology of Tropical Islands |
| UC Berkeley | Archeology Field School |
| UCLA | Marine Biology Field Methods |
| Northeastern University | 3 Seas Program East-West Marine Biology |
| Glendale Community College (AZ) | Coral Reef Ecology |
| Bridgewater State College | Environmental Economics |
| University of Wisconsin Stevens Point | |
| St. Olaf College | Undergraduate Research: Island Biology in Polynesia |
Graduate Field Courses
With its expanded facilities, the Gump Station is able to support small graduate field courses and training experiences throughout the year. Recent graduate training from UC Berkeley has included:
- Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning Studio on Coral Reef Health
- International Business Development: MBA student teams from the UCB Haas School of Business
- Architecture: The Atitia Center was the subject of 2 classes by the University of Hawaii School of Architecture.
- Engineering: Graduate students from UCB have worked on architectural, materials, and renewable energy projects as part of courses: Design for Sustainable Communities cross-listed as ER291-02 (Energy and Resources) and E298A (Engineering); Photovoltaic Materials: Modern Technologies in the Context of a Growing Renewable Energy Market cross-listed as MSE/ER C226 (Mechanical Engineering/Energy and Resources); Engineers for a Sustainable World http://www.ce.berkeley.edu/~esw/