Exotic Animals and Wildlife of Belize

  Belize

San Ignacio

Term: Summer 
Dates: June 5 - July 4 and July 10 - August 8, 2009

Description: This course is designed for the pre-veterinary, veterinary, animal science or zoology student to gain working knowledge of habitat, reproductive and health issues confronting zoo and wildlife animals in Belize. Classroom sessions on diversity of fauna of Belize, ecology, animal behavior, anatomy, physiology and pathology lay the foundation of knowledge needed to confront habitat, reproductive and exotic disease issues. Emerging diseases will also be discussed in the context of diseases affecting exotics. Some of the students time will be spent at externships involving:

* exotic animals at the Belize Zoo
* The Baboon Sanctuary

Each of the off campus experiences will provide students with general knowledge of exotic animals. Additionally, veterinary care such as preventive wildlife medicine, reproductive management, zoo animal medicine and surgery will be observed.

Highlights:
- Lush tropical campus
- Mayan ruins and living communities
- Jungle: canoeing, hiking, bird watching
- 90 minutes from the 2nd largest barrier reef in the world
- Multi-cultural environment
- International faculty and student body
- Internet access
- Students are housed in family run resorts, double occupancy

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: 4,400.00 per session

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Belize Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 15

Application Process Involves:

• Other
• Transcript
• Written Application

Galen University's Mission Statement: The mission of Galen University is to provide excellence in undergraduate, graduate, and professional education to prepare students to achieve their dreams and goals. Galen University is committed to providing an exciting and stimulating learning environment, innovative and supportive teaching, scholarship, and active service to the community with a unique focus on 'sustainable development' throughout our courses, programs, and service.

Year Founded: 2002