The University of Georgia is pleased to offer its thirteenth annual Costa Rica Tropical Ecology Program, based at our campus in San Luis de Monteverde, Costa Rica. We are currently inviting participation by interested students at colleges and universities throughout the U.S. Ecology Laboratory (3000 level) and Ecology Research (4000 level) courses are offered, and the program will run from May 16 June 8, 2011.
This interdisciplinary program involves the study of tropical environments, their natural history, and their people. The approach is intensive, challenging, and hands-on, with an emphasis on building skills of observation, analysis, and critical thinking and learning to apply those skills in carrying out original research in the field. Students live and work at field stations in a variety of tropical habitats, including lowland rain forest, coastal and marine sites, and cloud forest habitats. Applications are welcome from students at all accredited U.S. institutions. Students from outside of Georgia will receive in-state tuition. Participants must have completed one year of introductory biology or the AP equivalent, and must be in good academic standing at their home institution. No Spanish background is required; the courses are taught in English by University of Georgia faculty members. The program cost is $3000, which covers all in-country lodging, meals, and activities (airfare is not included). For further information on the program, including help with arranging credit transfer and possible financial assistance, please contact Scott Connelly ([email protected]) or visit our webpage: http://www.externalaffairs.uga.edu/costa_rica/index.php/site/program_detail/tropical_ecology_maymester/students. Scott Connelly, Ph.D. Ecology Programs Director for UGA Costa Rica Odum School of Ecology University of Georgia Email: [email protected] Costa Rica Telephone: +506-2645-8049
