Academic approach to studying conservation, entomology, pest eradication and environmental issues, including air and water pollution, invasive species, disease transmission, deforestation and global change in Panama through this study abroad experience.

Course Highlights

Develop an understanding and success of the control practices implemented at the USDA-COPEG (Commission for the Eradication and Prevention of Screwworms) and why Panama is home to the barrier maintenance program.
Examine the conservation practices implemented/studied within Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute on Barro Colorado Island and Metropolitan National Park in Panama City.
Discuss the history of construction of the Panama Canal and how an insect-transmitted disease impacted its construction.

Please note that some activities require a high level of physical activity.

Cost

Total Estimated Cost	$3,478
Ferguson College of Agriculture Study Abroad Course Tuition*	$897
Program fee (includes accommodations, most meals and OSU health and safety insurance)	$2,000
Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) insurance ($81*) and OSU study abroad admin fee ($200)	$281
Personal expenses and incidentals (may vary by student preference)	$300
Airfare is included in program fee

*Not protected by CFAR insurance. Same rate for in-state and out-of-state students.

**CFAR insurance protects the study abroad program fee and is non-refundable. Reimbursement rates vary by situation. Contact course instructor if you have additional questions.

Course Enrollment Options

AG 3803 International Study Tour in Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources: Panama (3 credit hours with I designation*)
ENTO 5020 Special Problems: Panama (3 credit hours, graduate level)

*Undergraduate students at Oklahoma State University are required to take a class that carries an I designation as part of their degree plan.