Tropical Field Ecology in 危地马拉

学生们一起飞到 危地马拉, a Central American country south of Mexico, 是火山的故乡, rainforests and ancient Mayan sites. 首都, 危地马拉市, features the stately National Palace of Culture and the National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology. Antigua, west of the capital, contains preserved Spanish colonial buildings. 湖Atitlan, formed in a massive volcanic crater, is surrounded by coffee fields and villages.

Students will explore the region’s tropical ecosystems during the two-week long field-based course and experience the diverse ecosystems of the tropics including rainforests, 红树林湿地, 洪泛区, 河流, 热带干燥森林.

Students will perform fieldwork in 危地马拉 at diverse locations from the mangrove forests of the Pacific Coast to the azure shores of the Caribbean, 的协助下 Universidad de San Carlos de 危地马拉’s national reach and expansive ecological research programs. Connections will be made with an indigenous organization in the historic capital of Antigua, exploring native responses to climate change while practicing Spanish and learning conversational K’iche’Mayan.

Following the program, students return to Michigan from 危地马拉.

要求: 平均成绩不低于3分.0是必需的. Students who don’t meet the GPA requirement may still be eligible and should speak with OU’s 国际教育 Office prior to applying.

课程: BIO 3333: Tropical Field Ecology (3 credits)

Participants will be undergraduates from the Departments of Biology, and Chemistry (especially those from the Environmental Science Program). Priority will be given to students who have taken BIO 3330.

The course is taught in English by OU faculty.

Students will stay in hotels and lodges while in 危地马拉 in different regions of the country.

All meals are included in the program cost. Popular 危地马拉n specialties are Tapado, seafood soup with green plantain and coconut milk, 辣椒rellenos, a blend of shredded meats and peppers, 裹上鸡蛋面糊油炸, 祝你好运, 辣汤, 谢谢你, 炖母鸡/鸡肉和玉米糖浆.

学费:3学分

You will be charged for these credits on your eBill at your normal rate of tuition.

项目费用:3500美元

To be paid to OU on our MarketPlace payment system and includes: airfare, 住房和大部分膳食, ground transportation and all excursions while in 危地马拉, 还有健康保险.

额外费用:575美元

You will need additional funds for these expenses not covered by program fee. 数额是估计的.
餐:200美元
Incidental personal expenses: $200
Passport (if you don't have one): $175

奖学金和经济援助: You are able to use financial aid to cover your full cost of attendance to this program (tuition, program fee and additional costs). Scholarships are also available through your study abroad application.