Summer course: Climate change, impacts and adaptation in the Tropical Andes. - Program Details| General Information | Institution | Universidad EIA |
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| Program C and Virtual Program Status | Closed | |
| Program Information | Program Name | Summer course: Climate change, impacts and adaptation in the Tropical Andes. |
| Program Type |
Program C
Type: Short-term program |
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| Program Description | This course is designed to present a comprehensive approach on climate change in the Tropical Andes of Colombia, through lectures on the geography of the Andes, its physical conditions (climate, atmospheric dynamics, glaciers, ecohydrology) and biotic aspects (ecosystems and vegetation), how these respond to climate change, and some of the adaptation strategies to be considered. It will be complemented with guided visits to representative places in Medellin and its surroundings, and a final field trip to a representative mountain area near the city of Manizales (National Park Los Nevados), to apply the theory from lectures and recognize scientific research conducted in the zone. | |
| Contact Information | Manuela Velez, manuela.velez69@eia.edu.co | |
| Teaching Language | English | |
| Degree Level | Undergraduate or Graduate | |
| Language Proficiency Requirements | Accept Native English | Yes |
| English Language Requirements: TOEFL ITP, TOEFL iBT, IELTS, Other, TOEFL paper-based | Scores: B2 | |
| Other English Language Requirements | University certificate | |
| Other Language Requirements | None | |
| Academic Field | Agriculture, Biology, Engineering, Natural Resources, Sustainability / Climate Change Studies | |
| Facilities and Resources | The course will be developed with a theoretical and practical approach. During the first week, each day will have morning sessions with one lecture on a specific topic. During the afternoons a visit will be programmed to selected sites of the city of Medellin and its surroundings, allowing the students to recognize the social, cultural, economic and ecological conditions of the territory. The second week will have a field trip to the Los Nevados National Park, where students will observe the diverse ecosystems in the mountain range, their climate, geology, soils and biological diversity. Also, they will recognize the ongoing research and monitoring conducted by the Poleka Kasue observatory in the altitudinal range, having the opportunity to observe and collect field data for climate change research. | |
| Scholarships Available: | No | |
| Scholarship Information | N/A | |
| Program Fees (All values are in USD) | Tuition or Program Fee | $1540.00 |
| Average Housing Cost | $150.00 average per month. | |
| Local Transportation | $24.00 average per month. This can include cost of buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation. | |
| Other Program Fees | $0.00 excluding tuition. These may include activity, lab/materials, or other fees. | |
| Cost of Living | $500.00 average per month. This can include meals, pocket money, and entertainment. | |
| Medical Insurance | $0.00 per month. | |
| Visa | $100.00 | |
| Additional Program Information | What’s included Course in Medellín and Manizales + digital course badge totaling 48 hours. Transfers in Medellín and Manizales. Transportation Medellín-Manizales-Medellín (ground for academic activities during the Medellín-Manizales route). Accommodation in Manizales in Finca Cafetera with breakfast. Accommodation at Hotel el Cisne (Parque de los Nevados) in multiple accommodation for two (2) nights with full board per night (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). Tour with authorized guides in Los Nevados National Park (scheduled activities). 14-day travel insurance with USD 20k coverage. | |
| Supplementary Links | program information | Link |
| Program C Information | Notification of Acceptance Date | 12/Jul/2024 |
| Application Opens | 07/May/2024 | |
| Application Closes | 12/Jul/2024 | |
| Program Start Date | 12/Aug/2024 | |
| Program End Date | 25/Aug/2024 | |
| Credit/No Credit | Credit | |
| Number of Credits for Program |
5.4 ECTS UCTS Calculator |
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| Number of Participants | 15 | |
| Housing Type | Accommodation in Manizales in Finca Cafetera with breakfast. Accommodation at Hotel el Cisne (Parque de los Nevados) in multiple accommodation for two (2) nights with full board per night (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). | |
| Visa Process | https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/tramites_servicios/visa/requisitos | |