Get settled at the station and have an orientation to rules and regulations. Everyone will be staying at the Las Mercedes Best Western by the airport, and that is where we will meet on June 22 in the morning. Your hotel cost is NOT included in the course fee. If you are traveling in Central America before the course, please plan to return to Managua by June 21. Day 2 Tour facilities and start learning the trail system.
Daily lectures begin.
Days 3 - 10 Learn field methods. Faculty will divide students into small groups. Student presentations of research articles at night. Days 11 - 12 Complete and present research proposal. Day 13 - 22 Collect and analyze data for projects.