Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 67.20
Liaison Anne Duncan
Submission Date Jan. 29, 2015
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Wartburg College
AC-5: Immersive Experience

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Anne Duncan
Environmental Sustainability Coordinator
Sustainability
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Does the institution offer at least one immersive, sustainability-focused educational study program that meets the criteria for this credit?:
Yes

A brief description of the sustainability-focused immersive program(s) offered by the institution:

BI 208 Island Ecology
A field biology course in the Caribbean, including the biology and ecology of coral reefs and islands. It includes significant fieldwork as a part of research projects

BI 216 / GM 216 Ecology and Culture of Guyana
An off-campus study in the Neo-tropics. It includes an emphasis on ecological fieldwork in rainforests and savannas in Guyana.

BI 295 New Zealand Ecology
Students learn about New Zealand ecosystems by performing field research, and visiting natural areas. Field work is required. Additionally, students will experience Maori culture and visit a native bird sanctuary.

SO 402 – Global Communities
Examination of communities in an international context and opportunities for interaction with community representatives and service agencies. Experiences will involve issues related to community development, biodiversity and sustainable livelihoods. Some unique excursions along the way! In May 2013 the course will take place in Costa Rica but sites may vary different years.


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