Educational Organization:
TREE Tropical Research in Ethology and Ecology
Date Posted:
2008-04-16
Program Description:
Field Course in Primate Behavior and Ecology
June 5th - July 5th, 2008
Curu National Wildlife Refuge
Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica
This course is designed to teach undergraduate and graduate students the basic skills necessary to study primate behavior in the wild. Throughout this course you will learn techniques in ecological and behavioral data collection and complete an independent study on one of three primate species native to the area (Ateles geoffroyi, the black handed spider monkey; Cebus capucinus, the white-faced capuchin; Alouatta palliata, the mantled howler monkey).
To encourage cooperation and collaboration with local Costa Rican scholars and students, a Spanish language teacher will be on hand for Spanish lessons during the course. Participation in lessons is expected from all students.
We believe the generosity of the Costa Rican people should be rewarded for allowing us to work and visit their country; therefore a portion of the course fee will cover the high school fees of local Costa Rican students. The cost for high school is $150 dollars a year for a student in Costa Rica; however, many simply cannot afford this rate. Our hope is that this connection will foster a relationship between the field school and local students, encouraging them to work towards conservation in their own community.
The following are important dates for this summer session:
April 5th, 2008 - $200 non-refundable deposit required and health form completed
May 1st, 2008 - Proof of travel insurance must be provided
May 15th, 2008 - Remaining $1900 must be submitted
Payments made by check to: T.R.E.E. Field Studies
Check out these links to the site:
http://www.curuwildliferefuge.com/index.htm
http://www.nicoyapeninsula.com/curu/index.html
Enterance Qualifications:
-2.5 GPA
-interest in primates
-classes relevant to the study of primates, mammals, ecology.
-signed medical waiver.
Tuition / Fees:
The total cost for the field portion of the course is US $2100. This fee covers all in-country travel, room and board at the station. Two full meals per day are also included. Primate field work requires early mornings, usually before breakfast is served; therefore, it is recommended that students bring portable foods (ex. granola bars) for morning meals in the forest. Airfare is not included in this fee.
$200 deposit by May 1, 2008. Made out to TREE Tropical Research in Ethology and Ecology. Fill out the application on-line and send check to:
TREE
PO. Box 1252
Corrales, NM. 87048-1252
Support (schlolarships, travel):
Course includes up to two day trips. If a student successfully recruits another student to the program he/she will recieve a free side trip.
Start + End Dates:
June 5th - July 5th, 2008
Application Deadline:
May 1
Comments:
We have extended the deadline to accommodate a few more students we have up to 5 additional spaces for the course at this time.
Contact Information:
Dr. Joachim
USA
Website:
http://treefieldstudies.org
E-Mail Address:
lfjoachiim@comcast.net
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