Environmental Studies 333 - Environment,Health and Community:A Case Study in Mountain Gorilla Conservation in Uganda

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Colgate University

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F. Frey, P. Scull The majority of this 0.50 credit extended study is held in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern Uganda. The curriculum focuses on infectious disease transmission within and between human and animal populations, national park and wildlife management issues, as well as community health and development within Uganda. Students participate in the following research projects with a diverse array of community leaders: 1) using modern DNA fingerprinting techniques to identify and track disease in habituated Mountain Gorilla groups; 2) using GIS to reconstruct movement patterns of habituated gorilla groups, their interaction with each others, and their contact with people, in order to better understand disease dynamics; and 3) using community health surveys and personal interviews to further explore health impacts of human-gorilla interaction as well as the development of sustainable conservation practices. Ideally, students could come from across the environmental studies majors as well as from the biology and geography majors. Prior research experience is not necessary; however, in order to be eligible, students must register for or have successfully completed one of the following courses: BIOL 330, 341, 364, 491 ( Frey); GEOG 245, 316, 336, 491 (Scull or Kraly).

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0.50

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www.colgate.edu

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(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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