Some courses have field work as part of the lab or discussion sections.
In other courses, students do field work as part of research projects, whether they are working on an environmental impact statement, an environmental plan, or independent research. In addition, there are opportunities for field work in other countries through such courses as Tropical Ecology and Marine Ecology, in cooperation with the Biology Department. In cooperation with the Tropical Forestry Initiative, the University currently has a study abroad program in Costa Rica. The program runs during the month of July and involves living, working and learning on a reforestation project site near Dominical in southwestern Costa Rica. Students earn 6 credits for this program.