[ECOLOG-L] Panama January 2015 course: Zoology in the Cloud Forest

[Julie M. Ray, La MICA Biological Station]

Still a couple of places available!!
Zoology in the Cloud Forest
La MICABiological StationEl Cope,Cocle Province, Panama04-14 January 
2015Instructors: Dr. Julie M. Ray and Dr. Kevina Vulinec Description: The 
course, “Zoology of the Cloud Forest,”leads students on an educational tour 
through the animals that occur in theunique cloud forest habitat of central 
Panama. Students begin by gainingknowledge of the environment and then learn 
about invertebrates, fishes,amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Field 
trips allow for the sightingand hands-on experience of the various taxa. An 
invertebrate survey providesstudents the experience of conducting a small 
research project in the cloudforest. Credits: If you would like to receive 
university credit forparticipation in this course, arrangements can be made 
between your universityand the director of La MICA Biological Station. Most 
common credits will beindependent study or special topics courses. Please email 
Dr. Ray (la.m...@yahoo.com) to discuss thistopic. Cost: The cost for the course 
is $850 per person andrequires a nonrefundable deposit of $150. This price does 
not include airfare,any university credits you may want to receive, any travel 
insurance, or thetexts required or recommended for the course. You also are 
encouraged to bringspending money is you would like to purchase snacks, gifts 
or souvenirs.  Please contact Dr. Ray (la.m...@yahoo.com) to register or for 
more information. There currently are just 8 spotsremaining!
 Julie M. Ray, Ph.D.Director(a)La MICA Biological StationFundación Centro de 
Investigación Biológica El Copé, S.A. (Panama)El Cope-La Pintada. Provincia de 
Cocle. Republica de Panamahttp//www.lamica.org