ENV 331 Sustainability - Mexico (SSc, SCI) 0.5 credit This practical eld fi course will provide an opportunity for students to gain valuable international experience in environmental sustainability and human health issues. Mexico faces considerable challenges with respect to water resources and environmental sustainability, and environmental expertise in Latin America is in high demand. Duration - 7 days in Mexico + 2 travel days ENV 331 Field Course in Mexico, June 1-9, 2015
This practical field course will provide an opportunity for students to gain valuable international experience in environmental sustainability and human health issues. Mexico faces considerable challenges with respect to water resources and environmental sustainability, and environmental expertise in Latin America is in high demand.
Duration - 7 days in Mexico + 2 travel days
ENV 331 Field Course in Mexico,
June 1-9, 2015
• Prerequisite: 3rd year standing in any of the ENV Specialist Programs, or specialists in ENV affiliated programs (e.g. GGR, ECO, BIO, CHE), plus application and interviews. Although not a prerequisite, some ability in Spanish would be an asset.
• Admission: Application due February 21, 2015.
• Application details are available at http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/geography/
• Acceptance will be based on a combination of GPA (2.7 or higher), experience, qualifications and interview performance.
• In addition to the half credit tuition fee, there is a travel cost (up to $1500) associated with this course for which accepted students will be responsible. There are funds available to subsidize the travel costs.
CUSUR campus
Universidad de Guadalajara Centro Universitario del SUR (CUSUR)
• Lectures (in Spanish and English)• Lab work
Students stay hereEarly wake up calls!
Student Housing
Field Work and Lab Experience
• Analyzed Phosphate
Visited Parque Nacional Nevado de Colima
Visited Isla de Presidio in Lake Chapala
Sampled for nutrients and bacteria levels
Cross Cultural CommunicationExperience a New Culture and Food!
