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Location:
Ranomafana National Park - Madagascar
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Language of Instruction: English
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Academic Credit Available: Yes
Overview
Since 1995, Stony Brook's Semester in Madagascar has provided students with the opportunity to study the biodiversity and culture of this exotic tropical island. Students spend part of the semester living and studying in the rainforest at Ranomafana National Park, sharing the research station with scientists conducting cutting edge biodiversity research. Shorter stays in other parts of the country will introduce students to the wide variety of cultures, environments, and biodiversity that is Madagascar.
The Stony Brook Semester in Madagascar provides an unparalleled experience for students wishing to explore parts of the world virtually unknown to most North Americans. Courses are taught in English by Ph.D. research scientists from the US and Britain, and will prepare students for the final part of the course - an independent research project, designed and executed by each student. Field-based courses prepare students to tackle the tough questions posed by the complexity of tropical ecosystems. Hands-on fieldwork teaches the methods of tropical field biology. Students who complete this program should be well prepared for advanced studies in tropical biology.
The Stony Brook Semester in Madagascar is organized through SUNY-Stony Brook's Institute for the Conservation of Tropical Environments, whose mission is research, training, and conservation in tropical ecosystems, with a special focus on Madagascar.
Academic Credit
Academic credit is available.
These courses are regular college courses. Students are expected to attend classes and meet the requirements set by the professors. Failure to do so could result in expulsion from the program without reimbursement. Students must pass final examinations and submit a research report for their independent research project if they wish to receive credit for the courses. Failing grades will be recorded on the Stony Brook transcript.
Eligibility
Students from an accredited U.S. College or university may apply for the Stony Brook Study Abroad Semester in Madagascar. The program is open to seniors and juniors who have taken coursework in biology or anthropology and are in good/excellent academic standing. Students should consider their health and physical condition since many of the footpaths in Ranomafana National Park are steep and sometimes muddy.
Financial Aid
Yes.
Any applicable financial aid froma student's university can be applied
Dates
The program runs each Fall Semester from early September through Late November. Applications are due the March preceeding the semester abroad.
Contact
Institute for the Conservation of Tropical Environments
Stony Brook University
SBS Building - 5th Floor
Stony Brook, NY
11794-4364
USA
Tel:
(631) 632-9440
Fax:
(631) 632-7692
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