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Panama

SIT Panama Tropical Ecology, Marine Ecosystems, and Biodiversity Conservation

Term To Study: Fall 2024
Application Deadline: Feb 02, 2024
Program Category: One-Country
Link 1: SIT PANAMA Tropical Ecology, Marine Ecosystems, and Biodiversity Conservation
Contact Phone: 484-762-4339
Contact Name: Paula Alvarez Tamés
Contact Email: palvarez@ursinus.edu
Program Description

The interdisciplinary coursework on this program focuses on the diverse terrestrial and marine ecosystems of the tropics and their conservation. Immersed in the ecosystems themselves, students study the biology and ecology of these fragile environments and examine the impact of human activity on the environment and the ways in which conservation practices can serve both human and environmental interests.

Quick Facts

Population: 3510045
Capital: Panama
Per-capita GDP: $ 14300
Size: 75420 km2
Time Zone: (GMT - 05:00 hours) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

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Travel Warning: YES
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