Biology with Dr. Rick Kopp (May 2024)
Experience two of Earth's most diverse ecosystems by exploring both a coral reef and tropical rainforest in Belize. Students will be immersed in these systems as they study the fascinating interactions of their flora and fauna. On the coral reef, the longest in the Western Hemisphere, you will swim with brilliantly colored reef fish among the diverse assemblage of corals, sponges, and other forms of marine life. In the rainforest, observe iguanas, howler monkeys, and leaf cutter ants while gaining insight to the Mayan culture and its use of medicinal plants. (No prerequisite; honors credit option available)
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Chemistry with Dr. Amanda Hughes (Summer 2024)
Explore the chemistry behind Ireland's most iconic beverages and spirits – beer, whisky, and gin. Discover the chemical principles and reactions that power the billion-dollar Irish liquor industry on field trips to historic production sites such as Dublin’s Guinness Brewery and Jameson Distillery. Analyze the chemical profiles of water sources in the Irish countryside, and attend a gin school to learn about plant flavonoid biochemistry. Engage all your senses with the chemistry behind unique colors, flavors, and production of Ireland’s famed beverages, all while experiencing the stunningly beautiful landscape that provides the raw materials necessary for it all.
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Communication with Dr. Susan Dummer (Summer 2024)
Located on Lake Constance and at the foot of the Alps, this summer program provides an ideal setting to experience European life....Using the youth Eurail Globalpass (included in the program fee) and the extensive European train system, students are only a few hours away from many great European cultural centers such as Zurich, Munich, and Salzburg. From Bregenz students can ride trains to Berlin, Paris, Vienna, Rome, Venice, Florence, Prague, and many other cities. Take one of two courses with Dr. Susan Dummer:
- COMM 300—Advanced Interpersonal Communication
This course explores the social, psychological, and physiological bases of communication in the contexts of dyads and small groups. Specific focus will be given to the influence of culture on developing relationships, as well as theories that help to explain developing relationships.
- COMM 471—Nonverbal Communication and Culture
This class examines nonverbal communication codes, including their structures, usages, and interrelationships. It stresses student understanding, analysis and application of nonverbal communication and culture through lecture, discussion, and experiential activities.
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