Official Country Name
Costa Rica
Country Code
CR
Country ID
10
Geographic Region
AMERICAS
Region
Region IV
Is Active
On
COURSE DETAIL
TROPICAL DIVERSITY
Country
Costa Rica
Host Institution
Monteverde Institute
Program(s)
Tropical Biology and Conservation
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Biological Sciences
UCEAP Course Number
101
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
TROPICAL DIVERSITY
UCEAP Transcript Title
TROPICAL DIVERSITY
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.70
Course Description
This course addresses the causes of biodiversity in the Tropics and the effects of high species richness on the biology of tropical organisms. It examines climatic influences, geology, and biotic interactions leading to increased species numbers in the Tropics. Students learn about species concepts, learn to calculate species diversity and explore the causes and consequences of extinctions. Topics include: basic taxonomy and natural history of major groups including plants, insects, reptiles, amphibians, birds and mammals. Students also have the option of studying a taxon of their choice. Theories and practices of conservation of species, habitats and ecosystems are presented and discussed throughout the course.
Language(s) of Instruction
Host Institution Course Number
Host Institution Course Title
TROPICAL DIVERSITY
Host Institution Campus
Monteverde
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Life in Monteverde, Costa Rica
About Monteverde
Behind Monteverde's veil of mist, you'll find an environment made for nature lovers and eco-warriors. A culture of conservation replaces the consumerism found in many large cities. The area's world renowned cloud forest is home to breathtaking views, a vast range of wildlife, and delicate orchids dotting the green landscape. Catch a glimpse of iridescent hummingbirds, sleeping sloths, howling monkeys, and butterflies painted in vivid colors.