Biology at Andros Island, Bahamas

The Biology Department offers this unique opportunity to earn credit while studying and living on Andros Island in the Bahamas. Students spend a week immersed in biological learning on Andros Island at Forfar Field Station.

Visit the Biology Department site for International Studies to see pictures from past programs.

This course is designed to introduce students to a new culture and a less disturbed environment. The students spend the initial part of the week familiarizing themselves with the fishes, plants and invertebrates along with experiencing the cultural aspects of the island and the Bahamian people. During the course students collect data on the different plant communities, the invertebrates and the fishes this information is analyzed upon return to CSU and presented to their peers and the CSU faculty as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the course.

Program Highlights

• Snorkel the third largest Barrier Reef
• Visit a variety of habitats; coppice, pinelands, savanna and swash
• Conduct ecology projects on site, then analyze and present your research to other CSU students and faculty
• Experience "hands-on" learning

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Download the Itinerary & Syllabus

How do I apply? Contact Dr. Ballenger!

More Questions?

Contact CIE or

the Program Director, Dr. Julie Ballenger