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Why Trust Your Educational Adventure to IE?

As a result of participation in this course, Education Explorers will:

Understand the basic principles of evolution by natural selection
Evaluate interrelationships among organisms, populations, communities and ecosystems
Analyze the flow of energy through rainforest ecosystems and the establishment of stable biomes
Assess the impacts of human populations on rainforest ecosystems

This course parallels a graduate level course in environmental education, integrating biological and geological principles. It combines onsite observations, interviews and tours with content and application of content. The model of mixing online participation with onsite travel experiences is unique and will produce a high quality educational experience.

Online Course Outline and Expectations for Adventures in Scientific Discovery in the Amazon Rainforest

You will be asked to participate in the following activities in this course:

10 contact hours online prior to travel
10 hours independent activities prior to travel
60 contact hours onsite travel
5 contact hours online after travel
5 hours independent activity after travel
Student Learning Outcomes

Course Instructor: Juliana Texley, Ph.D

Tour Leadership: Pamela Schmidt, Mentor Teacher.

Important Tentative Timeline Information:
June 23: Online Course Begins
July 14: Trip to the Amazon
Week of July 28: Final Week of Course
Week of August 18: Final Projects

YOU MUST BOOK TRIP PRIOR TO REGISTERING FOR COURSE.

Register for course online: http://btc.montana.edu/courses/aspx/credit.aspx

Trip Length: 9-Days

Price: $2,276

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To make a reservation call 800-633-4734, e-mail workshops@ietravel.com or download a pdf of the reservation form.