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Curriculum

Our partner the Polytechnic University of Guayaquil – ESPOL – offers several programs at IOI: semester-long programs in the spring and fall and also short programs for winter intersession and summers.

IOI Winter Intersession 08/09: December 27th – January 11th

12/27/08 – 1/12/09	Ecotourism in fragile systems (3 cr) Dr. Julio Gavilanes; ESPOL
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	Marine mammal field observation and monitoring (accreditation by the University of Southern Mississippi) Dr. Stan Kuczaj; University of Southern Mississippi

Ecotourism in fragile systems (3 cr)

Synopsis:
You will learn about the structure and dynamics of the biosphere, the characteristics of different ecosystems, their interactions with human population and the importance of this relation for tourism in fragile Ecosystems such as Galapagos.

We will look at population as a major part of ecosystems how local community structures and dynamics impact on this system, populations dynamics; intra- and inter-specific competition and the importance of sustainable management of ecosystems when developing tourism projects.

Readings: TBA

Marine mammal field observation and monitoring (3cr)

Synopsis:
Introduction to cetacean biology, behavior and presence in the Galapagos environment. The course will be largely field bases and include lots of boat time. We will conduct boat-based surveys to monitor marine mammal presence in the Archipelago. At the same time, we collect audio recordings, video recordings (above and below water), and digital photographs to identify individual animals to determine residency patterns.

Readings: TBA

Accreditation: This course is an official class of the University of Southern Mississippi and is open to all US undergraduate level students. For inscriptions please contact us at info@ioi-galapagos.org or contact USM directly at

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The Isabela Oceanographic Institute admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.