Course Description
This course provides an overview of tropical wildlife ecology and management, sustainable land use, and local culture. The course addresses the challenges of natural resource conservation in a developing country and the sustainable approaches that may be used to conserve natural resources there. Various methods to sample wildlife will be employed during the visit to a tropical country (Ecuador, Nicaragua, etc.), but emphasis will be on the use of mist nets in long-term bird monitoring program. Expenses associated with this course are the responsibility of the student. Requires instructor approval. Students register for this course through the Study Abroad Office.
DE Program
Study Abroad
Regional Location
Ecuador
SPRG 2024
Instructors
Classes Start:
March 8, 2024
Classes End:
March 18, 2024
Distance Education:
Yes
Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Delivery Method:
Study Abroad
Restrictions:
Restricted to: Study Abroad Students Only
