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Rainforest & Tropical Science General Elective Course, Algonquin College

Experience the whitewater of Costa Rica while earning a college credit!

This course introduces students to ecotourism and ecology principles using the rainforests of Costa Rica as the classroom.

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This is hands-on learning taken to the next level!

Students will be immersed into a landscape rich in biological and geological diversity

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This adventure course is a once in a lifetime opportunity.

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Rainforest & Tropical Science

Join us in the Jungle with the Rainforest & Tropical Science General Elective Course!

This General Elective is a unique hybrid course (ENV0003) that starts in January 2024 and includes both online course content and practical experiences through an 9-day trip to Costa Rica in late February.

With an emphasis on ecotourism and ecology, this adventure course is a fantastic opportunity for Ottawa, Perth and Pembroke students to experience outdoor adventure and learning in exotic rainforest classrooms and on pristine rivers in Costa Rica.

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What Ecotourism, Ecology & Sustainability Are All About!

This documentary video about El Tigre is a perfect example of ecotourism, ecology and a model of sustainable community development. The El Tigre community in the rainforest of Costa Rica is located above the Pacuare River Gorge.