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Mailing Address
Sam Houston State University
Office of International Programs
SHSU Box 2150
Huntsville, TX 77341-2150

Physical Address
1908 Avenue J, Farrington Bldg.
Suite 116
Huntsville, TX 77340

Jesse Starkey
Study Abroad Coordinator
Email: jcs052@shsu.edu
Phone: (936) 294-3276

Tropical Field Ecology in Mexico

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The course objectives are to provide the students with a comprehensive ability and skills to conduct tropical field research. The course will also focus on training students on the identification of tropical organisms and laws concerning their protection.

In addition, the course will provide the student with a broad knowledge of tropical ecosystems and the impact of biodiversity on ecology, business, government, history and art, both today and in the past.
 
PROGRAM DATES
May 13-28, 2014
 
COURSES OFFERED

BIOL 3380: Tropical Field Ecology
 
STUDENT REQUIREMENTS
Complete the General Ecology Course. It is also recommended that students get Hepatitis B and Tetanus shots before they go.
 
HOUSING ARRANGEMENTS
The students will live in a 7 bedroom Villa in Conchas Chinas, the most exclusive neighborhood in Puerto Vallarta. The Villa is on the beach and the students can see dolphins swimming each morning from the Villa balcony.
 
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Each student is expected to make their own flight reservations to Puerto Vallarta. There are direct flights that depart from Houston IAH daily.
 
PROGRAM COST
$1000

Includes: Lodging, meals, in-country travel, site visit fees,

 

Not Included: Airfare, tuition, health insurance, spending money
 
FACULTY LEADER CONTACT INFO
Dr. Justin Williams
936-294-1552
bio_jkw@shsu.edu
 
APPLICATION DEADLINE

TBD
 
APPLY HERE!
Submit completed application to faculty leader via email or in person.