The Parque Nacional de Corcovado consists largely of tropical rain forests, and includes swamps, lagoons, a wide variety of fauna, and long stretches of empty beach. In addition, Golfito is surrounded by a 2,800-hectare wildlife refuge that is easily reached on foot or by car. All courses are taught in English. This class is an introduction to the principles of marine biology and ecology. It covers the different physical-chemical characteristics of the ocean that represent the main variables for distribution and composition of marine flora and fauna.
Students perform weekly field work in the ocean to learn about research methods.
This course is a field research and comparative study about useful plants found in the Golfito area and other parts of tropical America. It introduces the student to different cultural values and uses given to different plants. It includes the study of medicinal and ornamental plants as well as building materials from the rain forest. This course is based heavily on fieldwork and is taught in the rainforest around Golfito. This course provides an overview of the theory and empirical practice of economic analysis as it applies to environmental issues.