Come learn about tropical ecology and primatology at our field site in the Peruvian Amazon. This activity-based course is taught in a uniquely biodiverse region that includes 11 species of primate along with nearly 600 species of bird and many fascinating reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. At the start of the course, students learn basic orienteering and navigation skills, while becoming familiar with the safety and ethics concerns of living and working in the Amazon rainforest. Then, accompanied by assigned literature (primary research conducted in the area or at the site itself), the course leads students through a diverse range of topics, including ornithology, primatology, herpetology, entomology, mammalogy and botany. Along the way, acquire practical skills related to behavioral observation, radio telemetry, recording and manipulating spatial data, tree-climbing, and more. Additional activities may include: boat trips up the Los Amigos River, exploration of oxbow lakes, lifting prints from pug-marks, night hikes, a visit to a mammal clay lick, and climbing a canopy tower.
COURSE DATES: August 1 – 14, 2016 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 1, 2016 ELIGIBILITY: --You must be at least 18 years of age at the time of the course. --You must be able to provide proof of medical insurance. --We have no citizenship requirements. Anyone is welcome to apply. You must obtain visas independently if necessary. --You do not need any training in biology or primatology: our course is structured to accommodate people from a variety of backgrounds. HOW TO APPLY: --Visit course webpage here: https://fieldprojects.org/course/tropical-biology-and-primatology-august-2016/ --Submit a registration form here: https://fieldprojects.org/participate/applications/ TAKE A COURSE FOR CREDIT: -- This course is being offered for credit through Washington University in Saint Louis, cross-registered in the biology and anthropology departments. View the details on our website (https://fieldprojects.org/participate/courses-2/) COST: $1950 -- Course fees do not include personal travel to Puerto Maldonado, Peru -- When you apply, you will be asked to pay a fee of $400 to reserve your place in the course -- The remaining amount is due by the application deadline only. * For any questions, please contact [email protected]
