Ecology Program (EP)
生态项目
SHORT COURSES (2 weeks)
短期课程(2周)
EP 305: Terrestrial Wildlife of Costa Rica
哥斯达黎加陆地野生动物
60 contact hours, 4 credits.
Lab (field work at two different locations -Saturday to Sunday).
60小时,4学分,野外考察(周五到周日两个不同地点的野外考察)
English taught course. The large biodiversity of tropical ecosystems is well known and Costa Rica is a good example. With a good representation of tropical rainforest (Corcovado National Park), tropical dry forest (Santa Rosa National Park) and cloud forest (Monteverde Reserve), Costa Rica stands as a natural laboratory to study and comprehend the diversity of land fauna.
英文授课。哥斯达黎加是所处热带生态系统国家中生态多样性的知名典范。存在形式有热带雨林(Corcovado国家公园),热带干旱森林(Santa Rosa国家公园)和云雾森林(Monteverde自然保护区),哥斯达黎加是学习和领悟陆生动物群生态多样性的天然实验室。
EP 310: Tropical Ecology
热带生态学
60 contact hours, 4 credits.
Lab (field work at two different locations -Friday to Sunday).
60小时,4学分。野外考察(周五到周日两个不同地点的野外考察)
This coursed present the students with the attributes and complexities of the diverse tropical ecosystems: tropical rainforest, coral reefs, wetlands, mangroves, tropical dry forest. Emphasis is placed on processes as well as on local and large scale connectivity of natural ecosystems. Importance of these natural systems in the context of global warming is a class topic.
该课程呈现给学生的是多样热带生态系统的特性和复杂性:热带雨林、珊瑚礁、湿地、红树林、热带干旱树林。重点介绍自然生态系统的演化过程以及当地和生态系统大规模连通性。自然系统在全球变暖的重要性是个典型的议题。
EP 315: Marine Biology
海洋生态学
60 contact hours, 4 credits.
Lab (field work at two different locations -Friday to Sunday).
60小时,4学分。野外考察(周五至周日两个不同地点的野外考察)
From bacteria and invertebrates to large marine mammals, this course centers on the immense biodiversity of tropical oceanic and coastal ecosystems. Beyond biodiversity, the course also focuses on the crucial role of the salt water masses for the stability of earth and the recent trends on sea level rise and associated impacts.
从细菌和无脊椎动物到大范围海洋哺乳动物,该课程重点介绍热带海洋和海岸生态系统的巨大生态多样性。除去生态多样性,该课程同样也聚焦在盐水质量在地球的稳定和海平面上升的新趋势和相关影响中的重要角色。
EP 325: Climate Change. The New History of the Earth
气候变化,地球的新时代
60 contact hours, 4 credits.
Lab (field work at two different locations -Friday to Sunday).
60小时,4学分。野外考察(周五至周日两个不同地点的野外考察)
Earth is not what it used to be 50 years ago and will not either in the next 50 years. The rate at which changes severely affects global climate and sea level rise, Associated world crises such as flooding, tornados, draughts, desertification and shifts in rain patterns, will be studied as part of this course. Emphasis will be placed on the impacts of these changes, in the mid and long term, on the human population.
地球不会像过去的50年,也不会像未来的50年。全球气候变化和海平面上升产生的影响,相关的世界危机会成为学习的一部分,例如洪水、龙卷风、干旱、沙漠化和降雨的移动。着中介绍这些变化在中长期对人口的影响。
EP 335: Volcanism in Costa Rica. The Pacific Ring of Fire
哥斯达黎加火山 环太平洋火山带
60 contact hours, 4 credits.
Lab (field work at two different locations -Friday to Sunday).
60小时,4学分。野外考察(周五至周日两个不同地点的野外考察)
Costa Rica is an active volcanic country, with 112 volcanoes and 5 active. The volcanism results from the interaction of the Cocos and Caribbean tectonic plates. The course will analyze the processes by which volcanoes are formed, types of eruptions, products, cycle of activity and periodicity, positive and negative impacts on the environment and for humans. Cases will be studied about active volcanoes in Costa Rica, such as the Irazú, Arenal and Turrialba.
哥斯达黎加是一个活火山国家,一共有112座火山,其中5座为活火山。火山活动又科科斯板块和加勒比板块地壳相互作用产生。课程将分析火山形成的过程,喷发模式,产生物质,活动周期,对环境和人类造成的积极和消极的影响。将在哥斯达黎加火山现场进行学习,如 Irazú, Arenal 和 Turrialba火山。
EP 350: Introduction to Nature Video and Photography
自然风光摄影
60 contact hours, 4 credits.
Lab (field work at two different locations -Friday to Sunday).
60小时,4学分。野外考察(周五至周日两个不同地点的野外考察)
Costa Rica is an active volcanic country, with 112 volcanoes and 5 active. The volcanism results from the interaction of the Cocos and Caribbean tectonic plates. The course will analyze the processes by which volcanoes are formed, types of eruptions, products, cycle of activity and periodicity, positive and negative impacts on the environment and for humans. Cases will be studied about active volcanoes in Costa Rica, such as the Irazú, Arenal and Turrialba.
哥斯达黎加独特的野生动物和独特的生态多样性为摄影爱好者提供天然场所。该课程将提供技术、设备、场景、植物摄影、动物摄影、大小格式。学生的摄影作品在课程结束是将被展示和评级。
EP 370: Geography of Costa Rica
哥斯达黎加地理
60 contact hours, 4 credits.
Lab (field work at two different locations -Friday to Sunday).
60小时,4学分。野外考察(周五至周日两个不同地点的野外考察)
Costa Rica has only 52000 km2of land mass. However, it is one of the most diverse countries in the world. Biodiversity is the result of geographic diversity. In a very little territory the course will show the students the variety of environments and natural formations, from the marine coastal areas to the Chirripó peak (3800 m). Genesis of mountain ranges, valleys, rivers, lakes and estuarine systems will be studied. Climate diversity in Costa Rica associated to its geography will be analyzed.
哥斯达黎加仅有52000平方米土地面积,但是世界上最多元的国家之一。生态多样性是多元化地貌造成的。该课程将给同学们展示在有限的领土上多样化的环境和自然形态,从海洋海岸区域到Chirripó高峰(3800米)。将学习山脉起源,山谷,河流,湖泊和河口系统。分析哥斯达黎加气候多元化和地理的关系。