Academic Courses
A total of 15 semester hours credit will be earned on this abroad during Fall Semester 2024. 1 semester hour will be earned during Spring Semester 2025. Courses are subject to change.
Fall 2024
Natural History – students will take one of the following courses:
BNR 245: Natural History | SH: 4 | Attribute: GESL
This course focuses on the study of the natural history of flora and fauna in a specific country or region. Ecosystems studied include: marine, alpine, forest, grasslands, riverine. Offered on Principia abroads only.
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BNR 340: Advanced Natural History | SH: 4 | Attribute: None
An advanced course that focuses on natural history of flora and fauna in a specific country or region. Designed for those majoring in Biology or Environmental Studies, the course assumes successful completion of the Bioblock (BNR 111, BNR 112, BNR 191, BNR 201). It focuses on the ecological dynamics of populations, communities, and ecosystems in the region.
Philosophy
PHIL 221: Topics in Philosophy: Epistemology & Darwin | SH: 3 | Attribute: None
This course is an introduction to the field of epistemology (study of knowledge). We will be looking specifically at the life of Charles Darwin and his voyage on the HMS Beagle as a replacement naturalist for a journey around the world. His observations of the environments he encountered provide a good backdrop for looking at how we arrive at knowledge-beliefs and the transition from the Scholastic approach to a Natural Science approach in academia. Students will read from a selection of classic to contemporary articles on epistemology as well as about Darwin’s voyage. The course will require a lot of journal writing and reading as well as a few short presentations.
Spanish Language – students will take one of the following courses:
- SPAN 136: Language Wkshp Abroad: Elem | SH: 3 | Attribute: GE2L
- SPAN 236: Lang Wkshp Abroad: Intermediate | SH: 3 | Attribute: None
- SPAN 336: Lang Wkshp Abroad: Advanced SH: 3 Attribute: None
Special Studies
SPST 285: Country Studies: Ecuador | SH: 5 | Attribute None
Offered only in association with Principia abroad programs, this course provides an interdisciplinary survey of contemporary issues in the destination country or countries. These issues may include geography, cultural history, politics, economics, religion, foreign relations, environment, the arts, etc. May be taken more than once if associated with a different location.
Spring 2025
SPST 281: Reentry Seminar: Ecuador | SH: 1| Attribute None
The reentry seminar is an opportunity for students to articulate the personal and academic learning gained from their study abroad or field program experience. Students share their growth and experiences through reflection, writing assignments, and the creation of a documentary presentation for the community. May be taken more than once if associated with a different abroad or field program.