Freshwater Studies Program Information
The Freshwater Studies program is offered by NMC’s Great Lakes Water Studies Institute. This program includes Introduction to Water Quality, Watershed Science, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Oceanography, Meteorology and Climatology, and Water Policy and Sustainability. The degree is intended for students who plan to further their studies and complete a bachelor’s degree with university partners located in Traverse City and offsite.
Course Descriptions
Course Sequence Guide
Year 1 |
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Fall |
Credits |
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English Composition |
4 |
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Watershed Science |
4 |
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Introduction to Water Quality |
3 |
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One Group 1-MTA mathematics class, MTH 121 or higher |
4 |
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Credits |
15 |
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Spring |
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English Composition |
4 |
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Oceanography |
4 |
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Introduction to GIS |
3 |
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6 |
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Credits |
17 |
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Year 2 |
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Fall |
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Meteorology & Climatology |
4 |
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or BIO 115 |
Essential Biology or General Biology I |
4 |
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6 |
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Credits |
14 |
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Spring |
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Select One of the Following: |
3 |
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Critical Thinking |
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Contemporary Ethical Dilemmas |
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Environmental Ethics |
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Water Policy & Sustainability |
3 |
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One Group 1-MTA Social Science (not GEO) |
3 |
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6 |
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Credits |
15 |
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Total Credits |
61 |
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APPROVED ELECTIVES
- BIO-115 - General Biology I
- BIO-116 - General Biology II
- HUM-116 - World Cultures
- MTH-122 - Trigonometry
- PLS-211 - International Relations
- SVR-111 - Intro to Field Surveying
- SVR-112 - Intro to Surveying Data Use
- UAS-121 - UAS Applications in Surveying
- WSI-110 - OSHA HAZWOPER 40 hour
- WSI-150 - Introduction to Site Assessment and Remediation
- WSI-200 - GL Research Technologies
- WSI-210 - Underwater Acoustics and Sonar
- WSI-215 - Marine GIS & Data Processing
- WSI-240 - ROV Systems and Operations
- WSI-250 - Groundwater Monitoring and Aquifer Sampling
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Tuition and Fees
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Tuition Rate |
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In-District ( Grand Traverse County residents) Tuition |
$126.00 per contact hour |
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In-State ( other Michigan counties) Tuition |
$269.00 per contact hour |
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Out-of-state Tuition |
$350.00 per contact hour |
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International Tuition |
$394.00 per contact hour |
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General Fee for all residencies: Other fee of $34.00 per contact hour is a general fee covering a portion of costs for technology, orientation, placement, career testing, Student Government Association, and other student service activities. |
$34.00 per contact hour |
Cost of Attendance
Costs |
In-District |
In-State |
Out-of-State |
International |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tuition and Fees |
$ 5,860 |
$10,722 |
$13,476 |
$14,972 |
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Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment |
$300 |
$300 |
$300 |
$300 |
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Living Expenses: On-Campus Housing and Food |
$10,600 |
$10,600 |
$10,600 |
$10,600 |
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Transportation |
$1,000 |
$2,000 |
$3,000 |
$3,000 |
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Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$500 |
$500 |
$500 |
$500 |
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Federal Student Loan Fees |
$120 |
$120 |
$120 |
$120 |
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$18,380 |
$24,242 |
$27,996 |
$29,492 |
Note: For more information on how COA component estimates are calculated, see the bottom of the Tuition and Fees page.
Enrolled students can find their own calculated Cost of Attendance in NMC Self-Service under Financial Aid. Others can use the Net Price Calculator to estimate the total annual cost of attending NMC based on their program and enrollment plans, along with financial aid eligibility.
