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ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2016-2017
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Academic Regulations
—All academic regulations at Birmingham-Southern College must
be observed. In addition, students in the exchange program are expected to observe the
academic regulations of the cooperating institution. Students must follow Birmingham-
Southern College’s procedures if they wish to withdraw from a course. The withdrawal
must be done through the Birmingham-Southern College Office of Academic Records
according to the deadlines listed in the academic calendar of the cooperating institution.
Marine Environmental Sciences Consortium
The Marine Environmental Sciences Consortium (MESC) is a public, non-profit
corporation dedicated to provide marine education, research, and service to the State of
Alabama. Birmingham-Southern College’s membership in this Consortium provides
students with the opportunity to take a variety of marine science courses at the marine
science station on Dauphin Island, Alabama. Students interested in receiving MESC
credit must complete a contract for an individualized learning experience.
Oak Ridge Science Semester
Upper-class majors in biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, and the social sciences
are eligible to apply for study at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in Oak
Ridge, Tennessee. This fall term project provides students with the opportunity to engage
in research with an ORNL scientist, earn up to four units of academic credit, receive a
stipend and a small housing allowance, and live in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains.
Students interested in receiving credit must complete a contract for an individualized
learning experience.
Air Force ROTC
Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps is available to Birmingham-Southern College
students through a cooperative program with Samford University. Air Force ROTC
courses are taught on the Samford University campus. Students enrolling in Aerospace
Studies courses must contact the Office of Academic Records to register.
The Air Force ROTC program provides college men and women the opportunity to
compete for and attain a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air
Force upon graduation from college. The program is divided into the General Military
Course and the Professional Officer Course. The General Military Course includes the
courses offered during the first two years of the program and is open to all students
without military obligation. This program is designed for first-year and sophomore
students. The Professional Officer Course includes the junior- and senior-level courses
and is restricted to those who meet entry requirements. Air Force ROTC students gain
confidence, leadership training, communications skills, and an appreciation for the role of
the military in contemporary society.