Ecology of the Grand Canyon

BISC 479H will focus on the ecology of the Grand Canyon region, including natural history, ecology, biogeography, and resource management in the Grand Canyon region. The course will be based on a 14-day trip to various locations in and around the Grand Canyon, Arizona, and will include 12 nights of camping. Students must arrive in Las Vegas by 6 pm on May 13 and may depart anytime after 3 pm on May 26. Students must provide individual camping equipment.

Program Highlights

  • This program is geared toward biology and Honors College students.
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Program cost
$1750
Dates of program
Arrive in Las Vegas on May 13
Depart Las Vegas on May 26
Location
Grand Canyon, Arizona
Course credit
3 hours of BISC 479H: Special Topics in Biology
Prerequisites
8 hours of college biology
Grading system
ABCDF scale
Program type
Short-term faculty led
Housing
Hotel and camp sites
Housing move-in day is May 13; check out is after 3 p.m. on May 26
Faculty members
Dr. Stephen Threlkeld
Qualifications
18 years old, minimum GPA of 2.5, 8 hours of college biology, and good academic and disciplinary standing at UM
Program price includes
Tuition, camp site fees, meals, park admission, and airport pickup in Las Vegas
Program prices DOES NOT include
Airfare and personal camping equipment; information on equipment rental is available from the instructor.
Study Abroad Advisor
Blair McElroy
 
Application
To apply for this program students must submit the following:
Application deadline
March 2