The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, also known as UMass Dartmouth, enrolls more than 9,000 students in graduate and undergraduate courses. The university has over 350 staff members and provides various certificate and master s programs. Its campus spreads across an area of nearly 700 acres and includes a library that houses a variety of books and electronic journals. It offers learning opportunities in the fields of biology, nursing, chemistry, history, finance, management, marketing and liberal arts. UMass Dartmouth also offers membership opportunities in the American Society of Civil Engineers. The university provides various sports activities, such as golf, hockey, volleyball, soccer and football. UMass Dartmouth houses the College of Arts and Sciences. It is a part of the University of Massachusetts.