E3B regularly offers a field class in Kenya called Tropical Biology (GU4065). This course offers a small group of students the unique opportunity to study the ecology, evolution, and behavior of African animals and ecosystems in one of the world’s most biologically spectacular settings, the wildlife-rich savannas of Kenya. Students will spend their time in Kenya immersed in an intensive field experience over winter break. In addition to gaining sophisticated training in fieldwork, biological research, statistical analysis, and scientific writing, this course gives participants many opportunities to observe and study organisms ranging from acacia ants to giraffes, go-away-birds to zebras. Although listed as a fall semester course, all of the coursework takes place in January over winter break.
It is strongly recommended that students have previously taken at least one college-level science class prior to enrolling in this course. The program is open to CC, GS, and Barnard sophomores, junior, and seniors in good academic standing, as well as Columbia MA students. There is an application process to enter the course. There is also a course fee to cover airfare, living expenses, and all transportation and other expenses within Kenya. Unfortunately, there is no financial aid for this course at this time.
Questions about the program in Kenya should be directed to Professor Dustin Rubenstein ([email protected])