3 Credit Field course: Evolutionary Ecology and Geology of the Galápagos Islands and Mainland Ecuador through Hofstra University
Biology undergraduate course: BIO 110A Biology graduate course: BIO 203 Geology undergraduate course: GEOL 134A Geology graduate course: GEOL 280 Or audit the course, no course credit This 20 day course includes 12 day tour of the volcanic islands and unique wildlife that inspired the young Charles Darwin, a day trip to a stratovolcano in the high Andes, and four days exploring diverse ecosystems in the Amazon rainforest. There will be multiple snorkeling and hiking opportunities. Travelers will be accompanied at all times by experienced biologists/geologists and local guides. Deposit of $1000 ($1500 for auditors) is required. Space is limited to the first 14 people to submit deposits. Full cost of program (not including tuition/audit fee) is $4700, due May 1, 2010. Trip cost is based on flight to/from New York City. Credits can be transferred from Hofstra to your home institution. Instructors will be Dr. Russell Burke (Biology) and Prof. Gail Bennington (Geology). This will be Burke's fourth time leading a class trip to Ecuador, and Bennington's second trip to Ecuador. Burke has been teaching ecology and evolution >15 years, Bennington has taught earth science for many years and is a science administrator. For more information (complete itinerary, travel details, course requirements, etc) contact Dr. Russell Burke bio...@hofstra.edu, 516-463-5521
