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TROPICAL BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY | CHIRIQUÍ, REPUBLIC OF PANAMA
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This program gives students both a broad overview of tropical biology in Panama as well as exposure to behavioral and ecological research in a tropical field setting. The tropical ecology course focuses primarily on topics such as plant-insect interactions, frugivory in birds, the effect of tree fall gaps on diversity. Students will be exposed to these topics through guided hikes, field lectures, and readings and will participate in group research projects. Coursework will include research proposals, oral presentations, and scientific reports. Field experiences will occur in a seasonally dry forest, tropical wet forest, and montane tropical forest at three locations in Panama.
Each admitted student for Summer 2019 will receive a $1,235 scholarship supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
PROGRAM SESSIONS
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Code | Term | Start Date | End Date | Fee | Apply |
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CQ01 | Summer 2019 | 05/13/19 | 06/10/19 | $5,475.00 |
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
ELIGIBILITY
This program is open to all interested students.
HOUSING
While in Isla Boca Brava, Chiriquí, and other locations, students will be housed in shared accommodations. Overnight guests are not allowed in program housing.
WEATHER
The weather in your location, just as anywhere, is variable, especially if your program lasts a semester or longer. We encourage you to do your own research about weather patterns, both in your location and those to which you plan to travel independently. You may wish to view historical monthly weather details, provided by sites such as AccuWeather. On their site, you can enter your location in the search field at the top of the page, select ‘Month’ from the tabs across the top, and then scroll back through the months or select a prior month and year from the dropdown options.
EXCURSIONS & GROUP ACTIVITIES
Plans may change due to unexpected events and/or new opportunities. Cultural immersion and social events planned for this program may include:
- Welcome dinner
- 3-4 nights at Los Quetzales EcoLodge in highland cloud forest
- Exploration of coral reef habitats at the Bolaños and Gamez Islands
- Bird observation and mist-netting
- Tour of Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute facilities and forest habitats on Barro Colorado Island
- Numerous local excursions to dry forest and coastal habitats on Isla Boca Brava
- Outreach day at Boca Chica primary school
- Farewell dinner
PROGRAM FEES
Include:
- All registration fees
- Instructional costs for up to 7 undergraduate or graduate credits
- Welcome orientation and dinner
- Housing
- Some meals
- Course related field trips
- Program-planned excursions/group activities
- Full-time academic support
- 24/7 student support
- Health insurance
- Transportation pertaining to the program
- IP t-shirt
- Universal travel adapter
- Luggage tag
Do Not Include:
- Round-trip international airfare
- Passport
- Food (except as noted)
- Books and supplies
- Personal travel/activity/spending money
- University-assessed fees (e.g., per credit hour technology fee)