UMW in PanamaTropical Ecology |
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Spend your spring break in Panama, guided by Dr. Alan Griffith and Dr. Abbie Tomba. Explore multiple national parks as you learn about the diverse ecosystems of Panama.
AccommodationsStudents will stay in bunk rooms in the Soberiana Lodge, nestled in the buffer zone of the Soberiana National Park and surrounded by local wildlife. Air conditioning and private bathrooms are provided. CourseworkThis study abroad program is part of BIOL 424, Tropical Ecology, which will meet three times weekly throughout the spring 2023 semester. Students will earn 4 course credits. As a part of this course, students will:
This course satisfies the Beyond the Classroom general education requirement with completion of a reflective essay. Alternately, the course may satisfy the Diverse and Global Perspectives requirement by contract with the Faculty Director only. Requirements & PrerequisitesIntroduction to Ecology and Evolution (BIOL 210) is a prerequisite course for Tropical Ecology (BIOL 424). Students must earn a C- or better in BIOL 210 to participate. Students must also maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA in order to participate. This program is open to all UMW students who have completed the prerequisite course, regardless of major or year of study. ScholarshipsFaculty-Led Program Scholarships are available to UMW students (deadlines apply). PaymentSee the program fees and payment due dates in the right column. Use the Make a Payment button below to pay your deposit and regular program payment. Use the Special Payment option to pay a special amount (such as additional insurance or payment in a different amount as a result of a scholarship award). Online payees have the choice of either credit card or eCheck (ACH) payment. ACH transactions will be charged a flat fee of $0.50 per transaction. All credit card payments will incur a 2.85% service fee. For credit card payments, a minimum convenience fee of $3.00 will be applied to transactions over $20.00 and under $106.00. |
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