Belize
J-Term & Spring Break 2014 Faculty-led Program
NOW OFFERING TWO BELIZE PROGRAM OPTIONS!!
- J-Term ENVS 340: Natural History of Belize
- This multidisciplinary program is ideal for BIO, ENVS, INTS, and ANTH majors/minors
- Program Description
- Instructor
- Syllabus & Daily Itinerary
- Housing & Meals
- Dates
- Program Costs
- Application Process
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- Spring Break ENVS 398: Conservation and Sustainability of Neotropical Ecosystems
- This advanced program is ideal for BIO and ENVS majors and minors
J-Term- ENVS 340 Natural History of Belize
- This multidisciplinary program is ideal for BIO, ENVS, INTS, and ANTH majors/minors
Program Highlights
- Travel throughout Belize on this 10-day program, January 2-10, 2014 and learn about this Central American country’s natural history and dynamic ecosystems first-hand.
- Earn three credit hours towards ENVS, ANTH, BIOL, INTS or general elective.
- Led by Loyola Ecology faculty member Fr. Stephen Mitten, S.J.
- Snorkel and explore Belize’s rare reef ecosystems with local guides.
- Visit ancient Mayan ruins and learn about traditional healing practices and ethnobotany.
- Learn about Belize’s wildlife and marine life by hiking through a Community Baboon Sanctuary, paddling down the Sibun River, and camping in the largest jaguar sanctuary in the world.
Program Description
This ten-day program immerses you in the tropical ecosystems of Belize, an English-speaking country in Central America that lies on the Caribbean Sea. Throughout this traveling course, students will study rainforest and coral reef ecology, the natural history of Belize, and Belizean culture and development. Academic excursions into Belizean ecosystems will be coupled with field labs, discussions, and lectures from local experts. The course focuses on experiential learning through exciting activities such as hiking through a Community Baboon Sanctuary, river canoe paddling through the Sibun River while water testing and collecting macroinvertebrate samples, and snorkeling through part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System. Students will also tour ancient Mayan ruins, the Belize Zoo, the Maya Centre Village and museum, and the Smithsonian Institute’s Western Caribbean Marine Research station.
Click here to see the Belize J-Term 2014 program flier.
Instructor
The trips will be led by Fr. Stephen Mitten (smittensj@luc.edu), S.J. Click here to view his short biography.
Syllabus with Daily Itinerary and Site Visits
Click here to see the full syllabus with daily itineraries.
Academics
Students participating in this program will receive 3 credit hours for the class they take.
Course Offering:
ENVS 340: Natural History of Belize: Tropical Ecosystems & Conservation
Cross-listed with:
BIO 361: Natural History of Belize: Tropical Ecosystems & Conservation
ANTHRO 361: Issues in Cultural Anthropology
Pre-requisites:
Biology (with ecology emphasis): BIO 102 & 112. BIO 265
Environmental Science majors/minors: BIO 102 & 112
Anthropology majors/minors: ANTH 102
International Studies --- Junior or senior class standing
All students on the program will be enrolled in this 3 credit hour course. This course fulfills the following academic requirements:
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ENVS Major/Minor Elective
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INTS Major/Minor Credit
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Background course for Environmental Action & Leadership Minor
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BIO Major/ Minor Elective for ecology emphasis
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300-level elective for ANTH Major/Minor
Click here to see the full course outline.
Housing & Meals
During this traveling course students will stay in shared accommodations at multiple locations including Monkey Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, Maya Center Guest House, Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, and Tobacco Caye Guest House.
All meals (3/day) will be included.
Dates
January 2-11, 2014
10/25 - Application Deadline
TBD - Mandatory Pre-departure Orientation
1/2 - Students Arrive in Belize—Program Start
1/11 - Students Depart Belize—Program End
Program Costs
PROGRAM FEE OF $850 INCLUDES:
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Three meals per day
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All accommodations
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Airport shuttle and water taxi transport
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On-site program support from local staff and Loyola faculty
TUITION FEE OF $2,025 INCLUDES:
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3 credit hours of Loyola January term tuition
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Lectures from local experts
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All program academic excursions and activities
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Entrance to museums, animal sanctuaries, archeological sites, and national parks
Total Cost: $2,875
Not Included: $100 OIP non-refundable application fee, airfare, personal spending money, other meals, optional baggage and travel insurance, and incidental expenses. All students will be required to purchase the Loyola CISI international health insurance separately(approximately $30).
*All fees subject to change.
Application Process
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, October 25, 2013
Space is limited—apply today!
Maximum Enrollment: 18 Students
As part of the online application you must upload a copy of your valid passport or passport application receipt and pay by credit card a $100 non-refundable Office for International Programs (OIP) study abroad fee.
For more information, contact Lauren Miranda in the Office for International Programs at lmiranda@luc.edu or 773-508-2551; or contact Fr. Stephen Mitten, S.J. Center for Urban Environmental Research and Policy at smittensj@luc.edu.
Spring Break ENVS 398 - Conservation and Sustainability of Neotropic Ecosystems
- This advanced program is ideal for BIO and ENVS majors and minors
Program Highlights
- Travel throughout Belize on this 10-day program, February 28-March 9, 2014 and learn about this Central American country’s natural history and dynamic ecosystems first-hand.
- Earn three credit hours towards ENVS, BIOL, or general elective.
- Led by Loyola Ecology faculty member Fr. Stephen Mitten, S.J.
- Snorkel and explore Belize’s rare reef ecosystems with local guides.
- Learn about Belize’s wildlife and marine life by hiking through a Community Baboon Sanctuary, paddling down the Sibun River, and camping in the largest jaguar sanctuary in the world.
Click to see the Belize Spring Break 2014 program flier.
Program Description
ENVS 398- Conservation and Sustainability of Nontropical Ecosystems meets once a week throughout the semester at LUC with a 10 day trip to Belize during spring break.
This spring course, which will meet once a week at the LUC campus, will be coupled with a ten-day short term study abroad program during spring break. This on sight portion will immerse you in the tropical ecosystems of Belize, an English-speaking country in Central America that lies on the Caribbean Sea. Belize is known for having 85 distinct ecosystems with more that 50% of its natural areas still intact and 28% in protection; this course focuses on a variety of models of conservation and management schemes as they are applied in Belize to these various ecosystems and identifies the benefits of these protected areas. Course activities focus on human influences, threats, conservation difficulties and management solutions within an ecological and social context. The course focuses on experiential learning through exciting activities such as hiking through a community Black howler monkey sanctuary, taking a night canoe excursion into Cox Lagoon Crocodile Sanctuary, camping in the world’s largest Jaguar Preserve and snorkeling the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System. You will also visit, to name just some of the other places; the Belize Zoo, The Tropical Education Center, Man-O-War Caye Bird Sanctuary, and the Smithsonian Institute’s Western Caribbean Marine Research Station.
Syllabus & Daily Itinerary
Click here to see the full syllabus with daily intineraries.
Academics
Students participating in this program will receive three credit hours for the class they take.
Course Offering:
ENVS 398 Special Topics: Conservation and Sustainability of Neotropical Ecosystems
Cross-listed with:
BIO 395 Special Topics: Conservation and Sustainability of Neotropical Ecosystems
Pre-requisite: Biology (with ecology emphasis) BIO 102 & 112. BIO 265
Environmental Science majors/minors: BIO 102 & 112
All students on the program will be enrolled in this 3 credit hour course. This course fulfills the following academic requirements:
-
ENVS Major/Minor Elective
-
BIO Major/ Minor Elective for ecology emphasis
Click here to see the full course outline.
Housing & Meals
During this traveling course students will stay in shared accommodations at multiple locations including Monkey Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, Maya Center Guest House, Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, and Tobacco Caye Guest House.
All meals (3/day) will be included.
Dates
February 28-March 9, 2014
10/25 - Application Deadline
TBD - Mandatory Pre-departure Orientation
2/28 - Students Arrive in Belize—Program Start
3/9 - Students Depart Belize—Program End
Program Costs
PROGRAM FEE OF $850 INCLUDES:
-
Three meals per day
-
All accommodations
-
Airport shuttle and water taxi transport
-
On-site program support from local staff and Loyola faculty
TUITION FEE OF $2,025 INCLUDES:
-
3 credit hours of Loyola spring term tuition
-
Lectures from local experts
-
All program academic excursions and activities
-
Entrance to museums, animal sanctuaries, archeological sites, and national parks
Total Cost: $2,875
Not Included: $100 OIP non-refundable application fee, airfare, personal spending money, other meals, optional baggage and travel insurance, and incidental expenses. All students will be required to purchase the Loyola CISI international health insurance separately(approximately $30).
*All fees subject to change.
Application Process
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, October 25, 2013
Space is limited—apply today!
Maximum Enrollment: 18 Students
As part of the online application you must upload a copy of your valid passport or passport application receipt and pay by credit card a $100 non-refundable Office for International Programs (OIP) study abroad fee.
For more information, contact Lauren Miranda in the Office for International Programs at lmiranda@luc.edu or 773-508-2551; or contact Fr. Stephen Mitten, S.J. Center for Urban Environmental Research and Policy at smittensj@luc.edu.
