Study Abroad

Costa Ricamountain in Costa Rica

This program combines classroom activities on the ASU campus with an intensive 13 day field course in Costa Rica. The geography course focuses on mountain geography (weather and climate, water resources, and natural hazards) while the biology course focuses on tropical ecology (island biogeography, theories explaining tropical biodiversity, and botanical history). Both courses are available for undergraduate and graduate credit. Classes will meet on campus throughout the month of November 2009, while the field portion of the classes will take place from December 30, 2009 through January 10, 2010.

Dr. Saskia Van De Gevel / Geography / 262‐7028 / gevelsv@appstate.edu

Dr. Gary Walker / Biology / 262‐2672 / walkergl@appstate.edu

 

 

Peru - Andean Mountain Geography

 

This program introduces students to Mountain Geography and Climate and Tropical Glaciers through direct field experience and research activities, readings, discussions, andmeetings with guest speakers. Field excursions to Machu Picchu and an 8‐day trek in theCordillera Vilcanota near Cusco will provide an outstanding setting for the study of Andeanmountain geography and the impacts of climate variability and change on tropical glaciersand associated water resources.
 
 
Dates: July 19 – August 3, 2010
Cost: $2700.00
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Baker Perry  262‐7597 or email at perrylb@appstate.edu
Dr. Michael Mayfield 262‐7058 or email at mayfldmw@appstate.edu

 

 

 

Ecuador

The Andean Ecuador Summer Study Abroad Program introduces students to Mountain Geography

(GHY 3140) and Glaciers, Climate, and Water Resources (GHY 3530) through direct field experience, readings, discussions, and meetings with guest speakers. Field excursions to major glacierized peaks of the region provide an outstanding setting for the study of Andean mountain geography, while high mountain excursions to Cayambe and Cotopaxi Glaciers allow students to study the influence of climate on glacial mass balance and water resources. Courses also available at the graduate level.

 

 

 

 

 

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