ENVS 3920 - Biodiversity and Conservation in the Peruvian Amazon

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Utah Tech University

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Description:

An interdisciplinary course that is focused on biodiversity and conservation in the Peruvian Amazon. The course will meet for an hour a week during the semester, then the participants will travel to the Peruvian Amazon for a 2-week study abroad experience. The students will live and study at field research stations in the Amazon. Pre-trip preparation will include weekly lectures and selected scientific readings to prepare students to understand their experiences in Peru. Lectures and laboratory/field experiences will focus on incorporating this information into observations and experiences while in Peru. The fee covers most costs while in Peru, airfare is not included. Offered upon sufficient student need. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify evidence that meets the criteria of science in recognizing and differentiating hypotheses, theories and/or laws related to biodiversity and conservation in the Peruvian Amazon. 2. Collect and organize scientific data from field investigations. 3. Consider how concepts and skills acquired in coursework can be developed through interdisciplinary research.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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