The Center for Environmental Research and Conservation (CERC) at Columbia University is pleased to be offering for the 9th year:

Summer Ecosystem Experiences for Undergraduates (SEE-U): Introductory ecology and conservation biology lecture, field, and laboratory courses.

Consider SEE-U to fulfill your core science requirements!

All majors welcome to apply!

Live and learn in one of our beautiful locations:

- Sao Paulo, Brazil

- Punta Cana, Dominican Republic or

- St. John, Virgin Islands

Session 1: May 24-June 28, 2008

Session 2: July 5-August 9, 2008

SEE-U New York (3 credits / 2.5 weeks):

- Black Rock Forest (June 2008)

Our abroad SEE-U courses earn students 6 credits that can be used to fulfill two of the 3-credit Core Curriculum science requirements for CC, GS, and GS-JTS students as well as one of the 5-credit science laboratory requirements for Barnard students. Additionally, this course fulfills both a "systems" and “skills” requirement for the new Special Concentration in Sustainable Development.

We are also offering a shortened SEE-U program at the Black Rock Forest in upstate New York's Hudson Highlands. This SEE-U short course in the Hudson Highlands will earn students 3 science credits that can be used to complete one of the 3 science requirements that CC, GS, and GS-JTS students need for graduation. Additionally, it fulfills a “systems” requirement for the new Special Concentration in Sustainable Development.

If you would like more information, please visit the our website at http://www.cerc.columbia.edu/education_seeu.html

or feel free to contact:

Desmond Beirne

djb2104@columbia.edu

212-854-0149.

CERC is a consortium of five renowned conservation organizations: Columbia University, the American Museum of Natural History, The New York Botanical Garden, the Wildlife Conservation Society, and Wildlife Trust.

We are located on the 10th Floor of Schermerhorn Extension, Columbia University’s Morningside Campus. Please see: www.cerc.columbia.edu.