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Natural Science Division

Tropical Rainforest Ecology Trip to Costa Rica

International Programs - Special Summer Interest Programs

Costa rica

TROPICAL ECOLOGY OF COSTA RICA
May 11- June 3, 2006
Dr. Lee Kats, Visiting Faculty 4 Units


 

The Costa Rica Program visits Manuel Antonio National Park, Monte Verde, Volcan Arenal, and offers 10 days of ecological study and research at the La Selva Biological Station, a premier tropical field station. This is a great opportunity for Biology majors to experience the tropical ecology of Costa Rica. Presently, we are offering biology students a unique opportunity to study vertebrate natural history in Argentina.

Please check back in the future to see if the Costa Rica program will be offered.

Academic Program: Students take either BIOL 592 or 292- Introduction to Tropical Ecology. Both count as a GE!

Location and Travel: The program includes visits to Manuel Antonio National Park, Monte Verde, Volcan Arenal and 10 days of ecological study and research at the La Selva Biological Station, a premier tropical field station.

Housing and Meals: Students will reside in lodgings provided at the La Selva Biological field station, and in hotels for the remainder of the trip. Meals are included in the program cost.

Cost: Tuition costs are $3,820 (4 units). The per-unit cost of $955 is equivalent to Malibu summer session. An International Programs Charge of $3,891 covers round-trip airfare, educational excursions, housing, meals, and other program extras. Textbooks and personal costs are not included. Financial aid is applicable.

*All courses and other summer program activities offered are dependent upon availability off flights and faculty who teach these courses. The University contracts with scheduled air carriers and local operators and travel dates may be changed in the case of armed conflict, terrorist activity, natural disasters, strikes, or other unforeseen circumstances. The International Programs Office will always have the latest information concerning these programs.

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http://seaver.pepperdine.edu/internationalprograms/