BIO 209 - Field Bio/Costa Rica

Institution:

Cabrini University - Closed

Subject:

Biology

Description:

This is a field ecology course being offered in collaboration with Ecology Project International. Part of the course will take place in Costa Rica where students will collaborate with sea turtle biologists and local Costa Rican communities to monitor a population of critically endangered leatherback sea turtles on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. Data collected during the course will be utilized by scientists to improve conservation efforts for leatherback sea turtles. Under the leadership of local experts every student will conceive, develop, analyze, and present a field-based research project. Students also will attend biology, tropical ecology, art, and journaling classes. Limited to non-science majors. Prerequisite: Completion of quantitative literacy requirement. One and one-half hours lecture, 8+day study abroad experience. Offered as needed. 4 credits

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cabrini.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 902-8100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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