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ENV 3120 Land Vertebrates of Costa Rica
Medical Spanish & Health Sciences Program
San Jose, Costa Rica
Dates: 8/23/25 - 12/13/25
ENV 3120 Land Vertebrates of Costa Rica
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Veritas University
Location: San José, Costa Rica
Primary Subject Area: Zoology
Instruction in: English
Course Code: ENV 3120
Transcript Source: TBD
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 4
Contact Hours: 60
DESCRIPTION
This course is an introduction to the zoology of terrestrial vertebrates in Costa Rica. Students will gain insight about various biological characteristics of the groups of land vertebrates in the country. Costa Rica has an immensely rich animal biodiversity, that has been influenced by both North American and South American fauna, and is a world-renowned hot spot for animal research and conservation. Emphasis will be given to the study of Costa Rican species, but others will be discussed as well.