Spring

Caribbean Marine Biology, Honduras

Caribbean Marine Biology program is specifically designed to provide students with a unique field marine biology experience. There are no other life science courses that are devoted to marine biology here at Iowa State University. This course serves a unique role in providing students with an exceptional opportunity to experience firsthand a variety of marine environments on the world's second largest barrier reef system.

Agricultural Production, Business and Trade in Spain

The course objective is to enhance students' understanding of production and competition in agricultural world markets. Students will analyze production agriculture (a typical farm or ranch), business and trade in Spain and compare them with respect to the U.S. Pre-departure orientation will familiarize students with the history culture, politics, geography, soils, agriculture, economy and trade of Spain.

Global Resource Systems in Vietnam

Vietnam is a country rich in natural resources and culture. Vietnam is characterized by unique ecosystems, including mountainous, agrarian landscapes; diverse forested ecosystems; expansive deltas; and coastal mangroves, wetlands, and reefs. These Vietnamese ecosystems boast some of the richest biodiversity in the world. Culturally, Vietnam is well-known for its indigenous cultures, including influences from China. Vietnam is also home to eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Cat Ba and Hoi An.

Field Course on Global Public Health Services Delivery- GLOBE 432X

The central theme of Globe 432x- Field Course on Global Public Health Services Delivery is to explore public health infrastructures and processes through experiential learning. This course is not your 'traditional' travel course. The course will be delivered in person and span the 16 weeks of the Spring semester. During the first eight weeks of the course, students will review the essential elements of the public health systems and define how social determinants of health influence health outcomes.

Exploring the marine and terrestrial biodiversity of the US Virgin Islands (Study USA)

Located in the Caribbean Sea, St. John, an island in the US Virgin Islands, is rich in biodiversity, including several native and endemic plant and animal species. Characterized by a sub-tropical climate, St. John’s marine and seashore ecosystems boast beautiful coral reefs that are home to more than 40 species of coral; seagrass beds where 3 of the 7 species of sea turtles (green, hawksbill, leatherback) can be seen; and mangrove forests home to diverse assemblages of sponges, crabs, fish, and lobsters. The terrestrial ecosystems and their native and endemic species on St.

Greece and Italy: Food, Culture and Agriculture

This course provides students with a guided exploration of food, culture, and agriculture in two Mediterranean countries (Italy and Greece). It exposes students to food systems from production to distribution, marketing, and policies and regulations associated with the European Union.

The visit to Rome will introduce students to the United Nations organizations based there, the world-renowned gastronomy of Italy, and 3 UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Exploring Ecosystem Services and Subsistence Farming Activities in Rural Nepal

The livelihoods of most of the smallholder farmers in Nepal heavily rely on various ecosystem services and traditional modes of subsistence farming activities. In the recent past, farmers are experiencing a serious decline in forest ecosystems, visible signs of prolonged droughts, delayed or erratic rainfalls, hailstorms, river swellings, and unexpected flooding. They are also observing an increased number of crop-related diseases and pests. Diseases are also prominent in livestock. These changes are impacting rural livelihoods severely.

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