By the middle of the second week, students will have submitted their written project proposal to the faculty for evaluation in terms of conceptual validity, analytical design, and ability to complete in a the time frame allowed. A specific faculty member whose research interests best coincides with the students project will be the primary advisor on that project. In the final week of the course, students will write and orally present their findings to the class. All reports must be complete before leaving Bocas del Toro. Ultimately, typed group and independent projects will be bound into a book and made available to all students.
Past reports are available in the library.
A letter grade will be assigned based on attendance at lectures, exams, reports, proposals, as well as by less tangibles such as personal attitude, motivation, and contribution to the course. The instructor will provide a break-down of points earned and final letter grade to your academic institution. The student is to provide direct evidence of course participation such as the syllabus, schedules, handouts, lecture notes, proposals, reports, etc. Please arrange for credit through your department or academic advisor. Tentative Course Schedule Day 1 Travel from Panama City to Bocas del Toro, Panama.