BIOL 340 - SA02

Natural History of Belize
Session
January Term Session
Class Number
1093
Career
Undergraduate
Units
3 units
Grading
Graded Alpha
Description
This Study Abroad field course is designed to build on the foundations learned in Ecology, Environmental Science, and Anthropology classes by examining the biodiversity and tropical ecosystems of Belize, by exploring the cultural traditions of some of its peoples, particularly the Mayans; and learn how local communities are involved in protecting and sustaining ecological and natural sites through community based conservation and sustainability practices

Enrollment Conditions: For Environmental Science or Environmental Studies Majors/Minors: ENVS 137 For Biology Majors/Minors: BIOL 102 & 112 For Anthropology or International Studies Majors/Minors: Junior or Senior Standing

Outcomes: Provide a working understanding of the structure, function, and ecology of tropical ecosystems; their importance to local communities; and the social dimensions of environmental issues, especially those related to justice.
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Enrollment Requirements
Prerequisites: For Environmental Science or Environmental Studies Majors/Minors: ENVS 137 For Biology Majors/Minors: BIOL 102 & 112 For Anthropology or International Studies Majors/Minors: Junior or Senior Standing
Class Attributes
Engaged Learning
Class Notes
This is the course associated with Study Abroad Faculty-Led program ENVS 340/BIO 340 in Belize. Dates stated here are approximate. Students will be notified of confirmed class program start and end dates by Study Abroad Office. Interested students apply via abroad.luc.edu then accepted students will be administratively enrolled in this course by the Study Abroad Office.
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Class Details
Instructor(s)
Stephen Mitten
Meets
TBA
Dates
01/02/2026 - 01/10/2026
Room
TBA
Instruction Mode
In person
Campus
Study Abroad
Location
Belize
Components
Field Studies Required
Class Availability
Status
Open
Seats Taken
0
Seats Open
30
Combined Section Capacity
30
Wait List Total
0
Wait List Capacity
0
Combined Section
Natural History of Belize
ENVS 340 - SA01 (1092)
Status: Open - Enrl
Seats Taken: 0
Wait List Total: 0
Natural History of Belize
BIOL 340 - SA02 (1093)
Status: Open - Enrl
Seats Taken: 0
Wait List Total: 0
Special Topics
ENVS 498 - SA06 (1108)
Status: Open - Enrl
Seats Taken: 0
Wait List Total: 0