Now Accepting Undergraduate Applications
for Spring 2010

OTS Undergraduate Brochure '09-'10 (791kb)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1, 2009

Semester Abroad in Costa Rica
Global Health: Tropical Medicine and Public Health: The program examines the relationship between ecology and tropical disease, epidemiology, and public health. Students will study topics including vector ecology, infectious diseases, water quality and health, socialized medicine, and traditional and alternative medicine.
Spring 2010 : Jan 18 - May 4

Tropical Biology Semester: This course integrates field and classroom instruction to introduce students to the fundamental principles of tropical ecology. Costa Rica, with its diverse array of tropical ecosystems, provides a perfect context in which to study first hand the biological complexity of the tropics.
Spring 2010 : Jan 25 - May 11
Course Syllabus

South Africa Semester
African ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION: You will take four core courses: South African Ecosystems and Diversity, Field Research in Savanna Ecology, Conservation and Management of Protected Areas in South Africa, and History and Culture of South Africa. Science courses will be taught by Duke and OTS faculty and distinguished visiting scientists. Prominent South African historians, artists, and cultural theorists will lead the course on History and Culture of South Africa. The program is physically and intellectually demanding, stressing full immersion in hands-on scientific and cultural studies.
Spring 2010 : Jan 27 - May 6
Course Syllabus
Student Testimonials

The OTS Institutional Membership Committee is pleased to announce the first annual OTS Outstanding Student Paper Award. We are inviting nominations for a $500 cash prize for excellence in research via an outstanding publication in tropical biology by a student.

• A copy of the paper

• A brief letter describing the impact of the paper on the field.

• A CV from the nominee