Tropical Field Ecology in Peru
Peru
- Cusco:
Cusco
- All Other Areas in Peru:
Manu National Park,
Machu Picchu
Term: Summer
Dates: May 26 - June 19, 2010
Description:
Are you ready for an adventure? Experience Peru in Summer 2010 with TU Professor Harald Beck. This program provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for students to conduct ecological research in the heart of the Amazonian rainforest in Peru. Participants will spend time in the city of Cusco and visit different major tropical ecosystems to study their abiotic, biotic, and ecological settings. After a 3-day boat trip on the Manu River, students will arrive at the remote Cocha Cashu Biological Station in Manu National Park - one of the largest and most pristine rainforest reserves in the world.
Highlights:
At the site, students will carry out their independent research projects in teams including data collection, statistical analyses, and writing a journal style manuscript. Participants will also have the opportunity to interact with other researchers from national and international research institutions while staying at the field station. Through lectures, seminars, and hikes, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of tropical ecology and be exposed to the Peruvian culture and people. Program highlights include a visit to the lost city of Machu Picchu, a bus trip across the Andes mountain range, and numerous hikes and night-walks to explore the different local tropical habitats.
Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)
Minimum Education: High School
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Subject Areas :
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- Biology (General)
- Botany
- Ecology
- Environmental Studies
- Forestry
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Cost in US$: USD 3,950
Cost Include Description:
Cost includes academic credit (4 credits), health insurance, accommodation, most meals, roundtrip airfare, and excursions. Additional costs include USD 150 study abroad fee, any meals not included, and personal expenses.
Experience Required: no
This Program is open to
American
Participants.
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Peru
in Groups
Typically Participants Work
Independently
or
in Groups
Application Process Involves:
- Essay
- Transcript
- Written Application
Post-Program Services Include:
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