Global Education: Study Abroad
Galapagos Islands Landscape and Iconic Giant Tortoise

Galapagos Islands Tropical Biology

On the Galapagos Islands Tropical Biology study trip, students will study the natural history of the Galapagos Islands through readings, discussions, as well as field instruction and observations related to the geology, oceanography, and biology of this unique location.

Offered alternately with the Belize Tropical Biology study trip, this study trip is an intensive study abroad program in which students learn to identify common species, and study their ecology and behavior. In addition, students learn about the history of the islands and their inhabitants.



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Directors: Eric Long, Assistant Professor of Biology, and Cynthia Bishop, Assistant Professor of Biology
Location: Galapagos Islands

Program Dates: December 2010
2010 Estimated Cost: $6,700
Applications: Applications for Galapagos 2010 will be available beginning Spring, 2010.

Note: The Galapagos program is offered during Christmas break every other year alternating with the Belize program.

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Galapagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador

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