- Galapagos Islands, Ecuador and the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities campus
- May session
- Open to University of Minnesota undergraduates
- Resident credit, Biol 4950, 4 credits
- Field study
- Hotels, boat stay and dorms
- No language prerequisite
- Sponsored by College of Biological Sciences
Curriculum
Discover the biodiversity and biogeography of the Galapagos Islands and experience what inspired Darwin's theory of evolution. This program includes 11 days in the Galapagos Islands where you learn about conservation and research at the Charles Darwin Research Station and see the plants, birds, and animals of the islands. Classroom instruction is held on the University of Minnesota campus both before and after the time in the Galapagos Islands.
Watch a brief slideshow from the May 2008 program:
http://www.cbs.umn.edu/main/multimedia/galapagos/
Faculty Leaders
This program is taught by Dr. Randy Moore and Dr. Sehoya Cotner of the Biology Program of the College of Biological Sciences.
Eligibility
and Application
Open to University of Minnesota undergraduate students with preference given to students with an interest in natural history, evolution and animal behavior.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the program fills.
Academic Fit with a University of Minnesota Degree Plan
With good academic planning this program can fit well into
the degree plans for many majors. Search for courses that fulfill Liberal Education
Requirements or submit a course you want to take for review.
Study Abroad
in Your Major advising sheets explain why study abroad is important for a
major, indicate what the department wants students to consider when selecting
a program, and provide academic planning hints. This program may appear as a special
recommendation on an advising sheet. If your major is not listed, talk to an adviser—this
program may still fit your academic, career, and professional goals.
Estimated Cost
The program fee is approximately $3700 and includes tuition and fees, international airfare, local transportation, housing (while abroad), some meals (while abroad) and international health insurance.
Financial
Aid & Scholarships
Most financial
aid may be applied to study abroad. In addition, University of Minnesota students
are eligible for more than $500,000 in study
abroad scholarships. Visit the financial
resources web page for additional information on using financial aid and scholarships
for study abroad.
More Information
Contact Dr. Randy Moore at 612.626.4458 or Dr. Sehoya Cotner at 612.626.2385 for more information.
Last modified on November 21, 2008 |