BIOL 21210 - Costa Rica: Ecol & Dvlpmnt

Institution:

Ithaca College

Subject:

Biology

Description:

This 12-day course will explore the wonders of Costa Rica, with a focus on the natural environment and efforts to protect and restore it. We will investigate natural history, tropical forest ecology, biodiversity and conservation biology, deforestation and reforestation, ecotourism, and sustainable development through field trips, site visits, and hands-on research and service. We will also integrate the Costa Ricas culture and language into the curriculum through community involvement, examining the cultural differences in belief systems related to nature, and Spanish language training for biologists. Prerequisites: 2 courses in biology or environmental science. 1 credit.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ithaca.edu

Phone Number:

(607) 274-3011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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