tropical ecology program costa rica 2014
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Tropical Ecology Program Costa Rica 2014. Dr. Joe Pollard and Dr. John Quinn. Tropical Ecology 2010 Tropical Ecology (BIO-341): on-campus during Spring semester Field Studies in Tropical Ecology (BIO-342): Costa Rica May Experience. Academic issues. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Tropical Ecology Program
Costa Rica 2014
Dr. Joe Pollard and
Dr. John Quinn
Tropical Ecology 2010Tropical Ecology (BIO-341): on-campus during Spring semesterField Studies in Tropical Ecology (BIO-342): Costa Rica May Experience
Academic issues
Program includes a two-credit course in spring term and a two-credit study-away in Costa Rica during May Experience.
Lectures, lab, and an exam in spring.
Tests, reports, and projects during the trip.
Courses count toward Biology major
Latin-American Studies concentration
Environmental Studies concentration
See informational flyer for more details.
Who should apply?Ideal course for anyone studying ecology, conservation, or environmental sciences. (But the only pre-requisite is a biology course)
You should have a genuine curiosity about the natural world.
You should be enthusiastic about field study under conditions that can sometimes be primitive or uncomfortable.
A wide range of students including pre-meds and non-scientists have gone this trip and enjoyed it.
What does it cost?
No extra charge for tuition.
Travel charges for spring study-away are currently estimated at $3500, but may be less depending on air fare.
This includes: Air and Ground Transportation
Lodging
Meals
Entrance fees
Taxes
Costa Rica – 2014
Costa Rica - 2014
San José
The Dry Pacific Slope
The Dry Pacific Slope
Palo Verde Biological Station
Palo Verde Biological Station
Palo Verde - White-faced Capuchin
Palo Verde - Howler Monkeys
Ctenosaur
Cloud Forest in the Mountains
Monteverde Preserve
Monteverde Preserve
Volcan Arenal
Volcan Arenal
Volcan Arenal
Feb. '06
The Lodge
Lowland Rainforest
La Selva Biological Station
Lab Building, La Selva
Dorm room, La Selva
La Selva - Lowland Rain Forest
La Selva - Base of a huge tree
La Selva - Fer de Lance
La Selva - Kinkajou
Students in the rain forest
Coastal Forest
Manuel Antonio National Park
Manuel Antonio National Park
Back to San José; return home
As one student said, "it's like walking through the pages of National Geographic..."
Application Process
Compared to other May-X courses, applications are due much earlier, so you can also enroll in the spring-semester course on campus.
Formal application will occur in fall.Apply through “Horizons” on Study-Away website.
Due by Fall Break.
If interested, please complete the brief “pre-application” form NOW.
http://eweb.furman.edu/~pollard/costarica
Come along for an unforgettable experience in Tropical Ecology
For more information, contact:
Dr. Joe Pollard
294-3244
also see our web-page at:
http://eweb.furman.edu/~pollard/costarica