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Neotropical Ecology Program Summer 2012

Summer 2008 Program

Applications for the summer 2012 program are available on the UO Study Abroad website. They will be done on-line this year. Applications will be due February 1st.

For more information contact Peter Wetherwax.

Visit and Study Three Different Ecosystems: High Andean Paramo, Mid-elevation Cloud Forest and Lowland Rainforest.

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Conduct Independent Research Projects

Bi405/505 Reading: Neotropical Ecology, spring term on UO campus (1 credit)

Bi478/578 Neotropical Ecology, lecture/lab during zero-week on UO campus (2 credits)

Bi479/579 Neotropical Ecology Field Study, fieldwork in Ecuador during summer weeks 9-12 (6 credits)

The prerequisites for the program are Bi213 or Bi253. Preference will be given to students that have taken upper division ecology and systematics courses (e.g., Ecology, Evolution, Biodiversity, Forest Biology, Plant Systematics, Insect Biology, Amphibians and Reptiles, Community Ecology,).

*Satisfies several requirements for Biology, Environmental Science/Studies, and General Science majors.
*Total expenses approximately $6300 (includes tuition, airfare, materials and all expenses in Ecuador).
*Spanish is not required for acceptance into the program.
*Selection for participation in this program is based on a review of the student's written application, transcripts and personal interview.

For more information contact Peter Wetherwax (pwax@uoregon.edu).

Development of courses funded by The Williams Council.