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© C. Ziegler © Naskrecki facebook.com/OTS.OET @ots_tropicaledu © J.J. Pucci The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) is a non-profit consortium that has grown to include 55 universities and research institutions from the United States, Latin America, Australia, and South Africa. In the early 1960's, scientists from U.S. universities forged working relationships with colleagues at the Universidad de Costa Rica in the interest of strengthening education and research in tropical biology. Intense interest both in the U.S. and Costa Rica led to the founding of OTS in 1963. The OTS mission is to provide leadership in education, research and the responsible use of natural resources in the tropics. To address this mission, OTS conducts graduate and undergraduate education, facilitates research, participates in tropical forest conservation, maintains three biological stations in Costa Rica and conducts environmental education programs. Nothing can replace the hands-on experience of a field-based course in the tropics! This is what the Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) offers through its broad range of Tropical Biology and Ecology graduate level courses in Spanish or English in Costa Rica. To be eligible for a course, an applicant must be fluent in the language in which the course is given. OTS graduate courses are open to students enrolled in graduate degree programs, with preference given to students at OTS Member Institutions. The graduate program now consists of two kinds of courses: (1) Tropical Biology and Plant Systematics Graduate Field Courses in tropical biology, tropical plant systematics, and related themes which are annual or bi -annual field courses lasting from 4 to 8 weeks. Participants are enrolled at the University of Costa Rica that provides transcripts for transfer of credits. Courses may be offered in English or Spanish. (2) Short Field Graduate Courses that will not be repeated every year, which are intensive short courses from a few days up to two or occasionally three weeks in length. Courses are taught by expert faculty on more specific and well-defined topics. Participants are enrolled at the University of Costa Rica that provides transcripts for transfer of credits. Courses may be offered in English or Spanish. © J.J. Pucci facebook.com/OTS.OET @ots_tropicaledu Tropical Biology and Plant Systematics Graduate Courses Field Ecology: Skills for Science and Beyond Tropical Biology: An Ecological Approach Tropical Plant Systematics Ecología Tropical y Conservación Sistemática de Plantas Tropicales (2017) Short Field Graduate Courses Conservación del Paisaje Natural Ecology and Evolution of Arachnids Tropical Ferns and Lycophytes Tropical Butterfly Ecology Tropical Conservation and Sustainable Development: Law, Policy and Professional Practice Inquiry in Rainforests: an in-service program for teachers facebook.com/OTS.OET @ots_tropicaledu 3 Field Ecology: Skills for Science and Beyond 4 credits awarded by the University of Costa Rica Field Ecology: Skills for Science and Beyond is an intensive, fourweek course in tropical ecology for 22 graduate students that will challenge you in every way. At its heart lie the highly regarded OTS “field problems”, which engage students in the fast-paced formulation of research questions, experimental design, data collection, analysis, oral presentations, and written papers. Students will take away advanced skills in research design, data analysis, writing, science communication, modeling, and collaborative research – all in the breath-taking tropical setting that is Costa Rica. Long days and late nights, filled with science. Winter session: 4 weeks December 29 – January 24 Application Deadline: October 10, 2016 Program Page © N. Dappen © J.J. Pucci Tropical Biology: An Ecological Approach 6 credits awarded by the University of Costa Rica Students focus on the formulation of research questions, experimental design, data collection, analysis, and oral and written presentations along side top researchers. All the skills will be strengthened through research practice in tropical coastal forest, lowland wet forest, tropical dry forest, montane forest and the Costa Rican páramo. Students should expect to do research using GIS, integrated population models, DNA barcoding, design and implement statistical analysis (R, JMP, etc.), and develop sustainable resource use and conservation strategies through data analysis. Students will also be required to record podcasts and create short videos as part of the science communication unit. Summer Session: 6 weeks, May 22- July 2, 2017. Program Page Application deadline: February, 3 2017. © J. J Pucci facebook.com/OTS.OET @ots_tropicaledu Sistematica de Plantas Tropicales 6 credits awarded by the University of Costa Rica El curso hace énfasis en la sistemática filogenética conceptual en un entorno intensivo a través de trabajo en el campo. El curso viaja a diversos sitios en Costa Rica con el objetivo de visitar diferentes hábitats, del bosque nuboso, al paramo, al bosque seco estacional, hasta el bosque tropical húmedo bajo del Atlántico. Application deadline: March 1, 2017. Duration: 5 weeks, June 30— August 3, 2017. Program Page Ecología Tropical y Conservación 7 créditos otorgados por la Universidad de Costa Rica. Este curso, dictado en español, ofrece un riguroso entrenamiento en métodos de investigación de la ecología tropical e incluye una unidad de campo en biología de la conservación. Está dirigido principalmente a estudiantes y profesionales latinoamericanos, independientemente de su afiliación institucional; también se aceptan solicitudes de estudiantes con dominio del español de cualquier nacionalidad e institución. Becas parciales disponibles. © C. Ziegler Próximo curso: OTS-2 2016. 9 de enero a 20 de febrero 2017. © C. de la Rosa Fecha límite de aplicación: 15 de junio de 2016. Mas detalles facebook.com/OTS.OET @ots_tropicaledu 5 Conservación del Paisaje Natural (2 Créditos) El presente curso complementa la formación académica con el desempeño profesional interdisciplinario y transdisciplinario en el área de docencia, investigación, acción social, y consultoría pública y privada. Los estudiantes podrán interactuar con comunidades locales, profesionales y especialistas nacionales e internacionales de diversos campos de las ciencias naturales e ingenierías afines, interesados en la conservación de la diversidad biológica. Coordinador: Alejandra Orozco, Jorge Cancela, Diego Gómez Duracion: 2 semanas (Oct 17 – Nov. 4, 2016) Fecha limite: Abierto. Ecology and Evolution Arachnids (2 Credits) This course will incorporate field-based observations, inquiry-based learning programs, hands-on experience, and interactive lectures to inform students of the basic natural history, structure, and function of all arachnid groups. Through fieldwork and laboratory analyses, this course will help students gain basic knowledge in the following: anatomy, physiology, behavior, ecology, evolution, phylogenetics and systematics of arachnids. © C. Hildreth Coordinator: Eileen Hebets Course duration: 2 weeks (Jan 3 - 17, 2017) Application Deadline: October 10, 2016. Tropical Ferns and Lycophytes (2 Credits) Build the diverse skills needed for floristic, taxonomic, phylogenetic and ecological research on tropical ferns. It is an intensive, 15-day field introduction to the identification, classification, phylogenetics, ecology and reproductive biology of tropical ferns and lychophytes. Coordinator: Robbin Moran and Eddie Watkins Course duration: 2 weeks (Jan 7— 22, 2017) Application Deadline: October 10, 2016. Tropical Butterfly Ecology (2 credits) Tropical Butterfly Ecology is an intensive, two-week field course welcoming graduate students, advanced undergraduate students, and instructors interested in conducting field work on tropical butterflies and looking to expand their knowledge on butterfly ecology and evolution. Coordinator: Susan Finkbeiner, Adrea Gonzalez -Karlsson, and Ryan Hill Course duration: 2 weeks (May 28 - June 10, 2017) Application Deadline: March 1, 2017. facebook.com/OTS.OET @ots_tropicaledu Tropical Conservation & Sustainable Development: Law, Policy & Professional Practice (5 UF Credits) This 4 week course is oriented towards law and graduate students with an interest tropical conservation and sustainable development. The course will visit OTS Research Stations and other field sites in Costa Rica. The course will focus on integrating law, development and conservation science, cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary communication, and practitioner training. © M&P Fodgen Coordinator: Tom Ankersen (University of Florida) Course duration: 4 weeks (May 29—June 30, 2017) Application Deadline: March 1, 2017 Ecology and Evolution of Coleoptera (Beetles) (2 credits). This three week course is oriented towards graduate students interested in intense training in the collection, identification and inquiry-based research on the largest order of insects, Coleoptera. Single site diversity in tropical rain forests, such as those in Costa Rica, has been estimated to be as high as 14,000 species. The study of beetles (including some of the largest and most beautiful of all insects) is not only fascinating, but economically important because the order includes numerous harmful as well as beneficial species that affect agriculture, forestry and man. © J.D. Zamora Coordinator: Christopher Carlton, Richard Leschen, Nathan Lord, and Victoria Bayless Course Duration: 3 weeks (June 5 - 24, 2017) Application deadline: March 1, 2017 for priority consideration, followed by rolling admission until fully enrolled. Inquiry in Rainforest: An in service Program for Teachers (2 Credits) This 2-week program aims to improve K-12 science teaching by helping teachers DO science – by conducting open-ended, inquiry-based research. The course begins by introducing participants to tropical natural history, and continues by guiding them in asking questions, formulating hypotheses, designing and conducting experiments, analyzing data, and presenting and discussing results. Teachers also receive training in filming and producing videos for use in teaching. Centered at La Selva Biological Station in a lowland Caribbean rainforest and the cloud forests of the highlands around Arenal Volcano, the course includes discussions of tropical ecosystems and conservation, research focused on organisms and ecological concepts, and development of teaching and assessment plans for use in home institutions. Coordinator: Joe Levine and Kimberly Kellett Course duration: 2 weeks (July 8-21, 2016) Application Deadline: March 1, 2016 facebook.com/OTS.OET @ots_tropicaledu P.O Box 676-2050 San Pedro, Costa Rica Phone: (506)-25240607 Fax: (506)-25240608 facebook.com/OTS.OET @ots_tropicaledu