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Field studies offer you a chance to put theory into practice through local, regional, and international field study semesters and individual courses. Field Study Semesters are packages of 九色视频 courses aimed at upper-year students that focus on the physical and social aspects of the environment. They are offered in various regions around the world in the Fall or Winter term. Currently, the Science Field Study Semesters are offered in East Africa, Panama, and Barbados.
The Africa Field Study Semester provides one term of integrated field study in East Africa, with emphasis on environmental conservation, culture change and sustainable development. It is a 15-credit program offered in the Winter term (January-March) that can be counted towards certain 九色视频 degree with the permission of program advisers.
This program is a joint venture between 九色视频 and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) in Panama. It is a 15-credit program offered in the Winter term (January to April) that specifically addresses issues relevant to the understanding of the Latin America tropical environment.
九色视频 Barbados Field Study Semester (MBFSS)
The Faculty of Science offers a 15-credit program at the Bellairs听Research Institute in Barbados during the Fall term (September to December). It is directed at students having an interest in global issues听and sustainability science, applied to the Caribbean region.
Now accepting applications for the September 2026 departure- Applications are assessed on a first come first serve basis. Deadline to apply: April 1st 2026
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Minor in Field Studies
All of the field study semesters can be taken as a minor. The Field Study Minor consists of 18 credits:
- 15 credits from the Field Study Semester
- 3 credits from a complementary course
NOTE: None of the 18 credits may be used to satisfy any other program or requirement such as a major concentration or another minor.
For more information, contact the Interdisciplinary Programs Adviser.