Primate Conservation in Tanzania, June 25 - July 19, 2012 Educational Organization: T.R.E.E. Field Studies & University of Oregon
Program Description: This 4-week (8 credit) summer program in primate conservation biology takes place in the Udzungwa Mountains of Tanzania, part of the Eastern Afromontane Biodiversity Hotspot. Participants will focus on the issues facing the conservation of primates and other tropical wildlife in disturbed and threatened habitats. Included will be an in-depth examination of complex human-wildlife conflicts that arise between primate habitats and neighboring human settlements (e.g., deforestation and hunting). Students will observe numerous primate species including yellow baboons, Sykes monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, and Udzungwa red colobus. By the end of the course, students will have learned the basic theory and field methods that conservation biologists use when trying to protect threatened populations and observed firsthand how these are applied in real-life situations. Highlights: - Participants will enjoy breathtaking views everyday while hiking through Udzungwa Mountains National Park internationally recognized for its unique biodiversity. - The program includes the opportunity to learn conservation biology field methods firsthand, witness how conservation strategies are implemented, and observe several different habituated groups of primate species. - Participants also learn basic Swahili, interact with local Tanzanians in the villages and a school visit, and take a safari trip to Mikumi National Park. - The program ends with a short visit to Zanzibar, where participants will observe the endangered Zanzibar red colobus monkey, enjoy world-class Zanzibar beaches, and practice Swahili in the local markets of Stone Town. Entrance Qualifications: This 8 credit program is open to undergraduate students. To be eligible, students must have by departure: - an overall GPA of 3.00 or above. - completed at least 45 credits (or the equivalent). The fieldwork for this particular program is physically and mentally rigorous with hikes through mountainous terrain. Medical clearance from a doctor (verifying physical fitness) will be required after initial acceptance into the program. Students must also make satisfactory academic progress throughout the application process and their study abroad program, and otherwise comply with policies and procedures of the host university, the UO and Study Abroad Programs. If you do not meet the minimum eligibility requirements, please contact us before applying. Tuition / Fees: Please see the following webpage: http://studyabroad.uoregon.edu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1282&Itemid=45&catid=303&itemid=45 Look under Financial Information. Support (scholarships, travel): Contact your Study Abroad offices at your home institution to discuss possible scholarships opportunities. TREE Field Studies is not able to provide scholarship support to non-Tanzanian students. Start + End Dates: June 25 - July 19, 2012 Application Deadline: March 1, 2012 Comments: If you are a Tanzanian university student interested in participating, please email us at [email protected] for more details regarding financial support. Contact Information: Grainne Michelle McCabe ([email protected]) Dr. Nelson Ting ([email protected]) Website: www.treefieldstudies.org studyabroad.uoregon.edu
