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Rainforest to Reef: Study Abroad in Belize and Honduras

Maymester 2009
May 8 through May 30
7 Credit Hours


Overview

This is an educational study tour of the marine environments of Belize. Students explore marine biology and field methods in marine biology and ecology. It consists of lecture, lab, and field work in marine sciences during the 2009 Maymester that offers up to 7 credit hours.

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Important Information

Contact Email: cmscatk@uga.edu

Program Size: Limited to 15 students

Qualifications: GPA - Good Standing

Estimated Cost: $4459.00
* This fee covers all in-country travel and housing costs, 90% of meals,
          boat access fees, and all "tourist" activity fees included in
          the program itinerary.

Credit:
Course options...

  • MARS 1020 (Biology of the Marine Environment), 4 hours, no prerequisites
  • MARS 3900: Experiential Marine Sciences, 3 hours
OR for science majors for student having completed a year of majors biology (required) and upper level ecology (strongly recommended):
  • MARS 4510: Field Methods in Oceanography, 4 hours
  • MARS 3900: Experiential Marine Sciences, 3 hours
OR graduate students in Forestry and Science Education:
  • MARS 6510: Field Methods in Oceanography, 4 hours
  • graduate directed readings course in marine sciences, 3 hours
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