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NEW MEXICO

AMERICAS Ghost Ranch: Conservation Biology

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OVERVIEW

Part of a joint program with Art, the New Mexico program will
take students to the desert Southwest, to stay at the famous
Ghost Ranch, an education & retreat center located in the heart
of Georgia O’Keefe country. Beautiful desert scenery is the
backdrop for the exploration of local flora, fauna and the issues
which impact all living things in the desert Southwest.
DETAILS
Students will live at Ghost Ranch as they study and explore the
rich biological life of the region. The Art group and the Biology
group will share activities or excursions on some days and split
Eligibility & Program Cap: Requirement of 2.00 to do their own specific projects or activities on others. There
GPA and sophomore status. The Biology group will be hiking, field research, guest speakers and opportunities
for the New Mexico program will be capped at to take in the dramatic desert beauty that is all around.
10 students.
The Biology course will explore the impacts of human activities
Course(s) & Credits: Students joining the on regional biodiversity and will focus on Traditional (non-
Biology Program will all enroll in BIO 327: Western) Ecological Knowledge of indigenous communities for
Conservation Biology (PN) It is not possible to guidance on how to live sustainably for the Earlth’s health.
take both the Art and Biology course, only one
4-credit course is possible.

Faculty Contacts: For more details on this
program contact Prof. S. Hager (BIOL)

Dates: January 2020 with required predeparture
orientation meetings Fall Semester 2019.

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BUDGET & FEES

Program Fee: Tentative fee: $3,500.
A definitive fee will be announced soon.

Includes: Airfare, lodging, ground transportation, excursions, activities and
guest lectures, meals, and travel health insurance.

Does not Include: Luggage fees, discretionary spending.

Out of Pocket Estimate: $100-$300.
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