The program consists of four Tropical Ecology courses taught in block format (in English), plus a Spanish and Ecuadorian Culture class. Click here for further information about TEP courses.
Questions?
Contact cecb@bu.edu or call 617-353-6982.
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Ecuador Located in northwestern South America, Ecuador is one of the most ecologically and topographically diverse countries in the western hemisphere. Ranging in elevation from sea level to over 6,000 meters, Ecuador has one of the richest floras and faunas in the world. Ecuador hosts nearly 2,000 species of freshwater fish, 680 species of amphibians and reptiles, 1,435 species of birds, and about 230 species of mammals. There are nearly 20,000 species of flowering plants, and tens of thousands of insects. Terrestrial habitats include deserts, coastal dry forests, savannas, montane forests, alpine tundra, alpine meadows, montane wet forests, and lowland rainforests. Aquatic habitats include vast meandering rivers, isolated oxbow lakes, mountain streams and lakes, coastal wetlands, and salt marshes. |
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“I
learned a lot about ecological concepts, identification, research, and
conservation. Good educational value. Great experience – socially,
culturally, academically. Really sparked my interest in ecology and
conservation.” "We
covered all topics I hoped for and then some… All lectures were
great…One cannot help but end up with a new heightened appreciation
for nature.” “Kelly
is an incredible naturalist and knows more about ecology and Ecuador
than I could ever imagine learning in my lifetime. This program and
what I have learned have inspired me to want to continue research in
the tropics.” “It
is an abroad experience completely unique from all my other friends
who are abroad.”
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