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*WKU Faculty Led: Biodiversity in Costa Rica - Philips (Gatton Academy Only) (Education Abroad Program) Featured

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  • Locations: San Gerardo de Rivas, Costa Rica
  • Program Terms: Winter
  • Restrictions: WKU applicants only
  • This program is currently not accepting applications.
Program Dates:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Program Type: Study Abroad Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: Good Academic Standing with WKU
Click here for a definition of this term Number of Credits: 3 Click here for a definition of this term Credit Type: WKU Credit
Class Eligibility: Gatton Academy Only Click here for a definition of this term Field of Study: BIOLOGY
Click here for a definition of this term Program Category: WKU Faculty Led Click here for a definition of this term Faculty/Program Leader(s): Philips, Keith
Program Description:

*RESTRICTED TO GATTON ACADEMY STUDENTS*

Biodiversity in Costa Rica- Group 2

Dr. Keith Philips

Students will gain a broad understanding and exposure to Neotropical biodiversity as well as conservation issues in Costa Rica. We will visit and study all the major ecosystems in this country including tropical seasonally dry forest, mangroves, estuaries and tidal pools, cloud forest, and lowland wet forest. Students will be directly involved in the monitoring of an important leatherback sea turtle nesting site at Las Baulas National Marine Park. Data will be collected on adults, nest size, egg nest temperatures, and survivorship. We will also spend one week in a cloud forest preserve conducting research projects on biodiversity. The last part of the program will be a visit to the lowland habitats found in Cocorvado National Park as well as the reefs found in Isla del Cano National Park.

Gatton Academy in Costa Rica

Courses Offered
  • BIOL 285: Costa Rican Biodiveristy Studies

Logistical Considerations 

  • The course includes a group flight that originates and returns to Louisville.

  • Overnight stay in Louisville the night before departure for Costa Rica.

  • Study Abroad courses are not eligible for employee tuition waiver.

  • Independent travel is not permitted.
     
Gatton Academy in Costa Rica 2


This program is currently not accepting applications.