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A&M ABS Amazon Field School
Puerto Maldonado, Peru; Tambopata, Peru
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Program Terms: Maymester
This program is currently not accepting applications.
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There are currently no active application cycles for this program.
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Click here for a definition of this term Program Type: Texas A&M Faculty-Led Click here for a definition of this term Academic Area: Agriculture and Life Sciences, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
Academic College: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Geosciences Academic Department: Recreation, Parks, & Tourism Sciences, Veterinary Pathobiology, Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.0 Click here for a definition of this term Pre-requisites: No
Click here for a definition of this term Language courses available: No Click here for a definition of this term Language requirement: Yes
Click here for a definition of this term Language of instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Program Leader: Donald Brightsmith
Click here for a definition of this term Program Advisor: Sarah Whetsell Housing: Hotel/Hostel
Click here for a definition of this term Open to non-majors: Yes Classification: Grad Student, undergrad
Additional features: Research
Program Description:

Peru ABS Field School

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 May 12 - 29, 2013
Puerto Maldonado and Tambopata, Peru
About
ABS Field School in the Peruvian Amazon introduces students to the social and biological realities of conservation and research in Latin America. Students have firsthand investigation into key resource management systems, and apply conservation research techniques. Students complete case studies of important resources found in lowland tropical forests of southeastern Peru. Students interact with a mix of native peoples, colonists, conservation organizations, loggers, gold miners, and eco-tourism experts.

Note: Moderate level of physical condition including hiking and ascending/descending steep stairs are included in the program.

Texas A&M students, and non-Texas A&M/international students may apply to the program. If accepted, non Texas students must apply as a transient student to Texas A&M in order to register for the course.
 
Credit
A total of 4 credit hours are offered for this program.  Students will enroll in one of the following courses:
  • WFSC/RPTS/VTPB 489: ABS Amazon Field School
  • WFSC/RPTS/VPAT 689: ABS Amazon Field School (Graduate)
Eligibility
Minimum 2.0 GPA and instructor permission.
Highlights

View the ABS Field School video at http://biodiversity.tamu.edu/field_school.html
  • Tambopata Research Center
  • Hikes in the rainforest
  • Amazon River boat excursions
  • Eco-Tourism lodges
  • Posada Amazones Native Community
  • Macaw and parrot conservation site
Cost
Estimated Program Fee  (subject to change) -- billed to University Account $2,490
Accommodations, some meals, Excursions & other Program Related Expenses 1540  
In Country Transportation 160  
CISI International Health Insurance 25  
Study Abroad Administrative Fee 100  
Miscellaneous Program Expenses (tips, wire transfers, other) 65  
     
Portion of Faculty Expenses 600  
Additional Expenses - not included in Program Fee $3,085
Tuition & Fees (Resident-undergraduate for 4 credit hours) 1200  
International Airfare 1600  
Travel Documents (passport and visa--if needed) 135  
Some Meals (those not included in Program Fee) 100  
Textbooks & Supplies 50  
Personal Spending (Varies)    
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST $5,575

How to Apply for the Amazon Field School:
There are limited and highly competitive places left in the Amazon Field School. To apply, first register on the study abroad web site. Secondly, send your CV and letter of interest to Dr. Leslie Ruyle at absigert@tamu.edu.

Applicants will be chosen based on merit, strong letters of interest, and overall program balance. We seek highly motivated students while striving to represent as many disciplines as possible in the Field School. All applications are due by December 15th, 2012.

Faculty Leaders
Dr. Donald Brightsmith, Dept. of Veterinary Pathobiology, dbrightsmith@cvm.tamu.edu
Dr. Amanda Stronza, Dept. of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Sciences
Dr. Lee Fitzgerald, Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences
Dr. Leslie Ruyle, Applied Biodiversity Science Program, absigert@gmail.com
 



 
This program is currently not accepting applications.