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SEMESTER
FALL | SPRING WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT STUDIES
Explore the iconic landscapes of Tanzania. Meet the country’s charismatic wildlife – from magnificent lions and elephants to thunderous herds of wildebeest and zebras – as you learn about their ecology and behavior. Experience the rich culture and traditions of Tanzania’s Maasai, Iraqw, and Hadzabe tribal communities while collaborating on issues of human-wildlife conflict and climate change. Finish the semester with an in-depth field research project.
AUSTRALIA B H U TA N
15
WEEKS
CREDITS
18
JAN 27 - MAY 06, 2020 AUG 31 - DEC 09, 2020
CAMBODIA
COURSES
SFS 2060 SFS 3020 SFS 3710 SFS 3720 SFS 4910 Swahili Language and East African Culture Environmental Policy and Socioeconomic Values Techniques in Wildlife Management Wildlife Ecology Directed Research 2 credits 4 credits 4 credits 4 credits 4 credits
CHILE
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Embark on a multi-day camping expedition in Serengeti National Park, attending field lectures on the behavior and migratory patterns of the park’s largest mammals. Learn about lion and elephant ecology in Tarangire National Park and visit Burunge Wildlife Management Area to learn about community-based conservation. Spend two weeks in southern Kenya, with expeditions to Amboseli National Park, Tsavo Conservation Area, the Chyulu Hills, and the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary.
CO S TA R I C A K E N YA
SUMMER
SESSION I FUNDAMENTALS OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
In this two-country fundamentals course, the world-famous national parks and reserves of Kenya and Tanzania are your classrooms. Through safari drives and field excursions, study wildlife found nowhere else on the planet – in person. Discuss different approaches to wildlife management and conservation, and learn about traditional knowledge and culture from Maasai and other community groups.
PA N A M A
SESSION II CARNIVORES OF THE AFRICAN PLAINS
Tanzania is home to more than 35 species of carnivores, including the African lion, cheetah, leopard, and wild dog – all of which are on the IUCN Red List. Study the behavioral ecology and conservation challenges facing these incredible creatures, while observing some of Africa’s largest remaining carnivore guilds up close.
PERU
04
WEEKS
CREDITS
04
JUN 01 - JUL 01, 2020
04
WEEKS
CREDITS
04
JUL 06 - AUG 05, 2020
TANZANIA
COURSE
SFS 3500 Wildlife Management and Conservation 4 credits SFS 3121
COURSE
African Large Carnivores: Ecology and Conservation 4 credits
T U R K S & C A I CO S
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT
Take expeditions to Serengeti, Amboseli, and other legendary national parks to observe iconic wildlife – elephants, cheetahs, hippos, and more – and compare approaches to tourism and management.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT
Visit the Tarangire Lion Project to learn from leading lion researchers and analyze pride population dynamics and individual behavior using radio telemetry and camera trapping data.
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