Courses Available:

• BL 481E-W (1 credit lab)
• ENVS 481 E-W (1 credit lab)

OVERVIEW: This course seeks to provide students with a marine field experience in a coral reef environment. 
The course will include three meetings before the Spring-Break travel and three meetings after (will involve presenting scientific 
background, logistic planning, post-trip synthesis, pre-trip quiz, final exam, and final presentations).

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Students should be able to...
-describe the major structural components and biodiversity of a tropical coral reef ecosystem,
-explain the conservation threats associated with tropical coral reef ecosystems in general and in Belize,
-construct, conduct, and present the results of a scientific study of a reef organism or organisms, and
-explain the ecological, economic, social, and cultural value of tropical coral reefs. 

JUSTIFICATION: Obtaining experience in natural marine environments in Denver is impossible.  Students frequently find the 
oceans to be exotic and "special," and the oceans cover more than 70% of Earth's surface. Providing an opportunity for students 
to conduct field work in the ocean is a particularly relevant and valuable experience. In addition Belize provides a convenient,
relatively close, and mostly intact reef environment in an English-speaking country with an established field station.

Dates: March 3-March 10, 2018

Program Cost:

•  $2,000-$2,300-(dependent on number of participants) plus airfare and incidentals.
• There is a $30 processing fee for all completed applications.

Itinerary (Important Note: ALL travel details are subject to change!)

• January 30, 31 or February 1: On Campus?
• February 13, 14, or 15: On Campus
• February 27, 28, or March 1: On Campus
• March 3: U.S to Belize
• March 4: Coral Reefs
• March 5: Belize Marine Biodiversity
• March 6: Conservation in Belize
• March 7: "Free" Day
• March 8: Project Data Collection Day 1
• March 9: Project Data Collection Day 2
• March 10: Belize to the U.S
• March 20, 21, or 22: On Campus
• March 23, 24, 25, or 26: Research Study Presentations
• April 3, 4, or 5: On Campus FINAL

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