South Africa Paleontology, Paleoanthropology & Paleoecology Field School (ASU Inst. of Human Origins)
Prof. Bovy
Paleoanthropology Field School in South Africa for Summer 2010, led by
Dr. Kaye Reed. The priority application deadline is March 1st. For
more information, go to http://shesc.asu.edu/safrica or contact
shesc....@asu.edu.
South Africa Paleontology, Paleoanthropology and Paleoecology Field
School
July 15 to August 15, 2010 (6 credits)
The Institute of Human Origins in ASU's School of Human Evolution and
Social Change, in conjunction with IZIKO, the South African Museum,
offers a field school focused on the west coast of South Africa. In
the program, students will learn about the ecology, paleoecology, and
conservation of the unique habitat of this region; excavate 5.2
million year old fossils; and become familiar with the geology of the
area.
Much of the time, we will be camping in West Coast Fossil Park near
the fossil site of Langebaanweg (equipment and laundry provided), but
the program also provides ample opportunities to explore other parts
of the country, including Cape Town museums and nearby national parks;
visit the seaside Langebaanweg region; survey the Homo erectus site of
Elandsfontein; and experience a safari in Kruger National Park, home
to the “big five” – buffalo, rhino, elephant, leopard and lion.
The estimated program fees for 2010 are $3,545, and cover park
entrance fees, in-country ground transportation (bus, 4X4s),
excursions, accommodations and all meals. Tuition (6 credit hours at
normal ASU rates), international airfare (approximately $1,800) and
incidentals are additional.
The program is suitable for undergraduate students at any level, as no
specific background in any field is assumed. Graduate students also
can be accommodated with graduate course credit. Planned course
options include:
· ASM 338 Field Methods in Anthropology (3-6)
· ASM 494 Field Conservation Methods in Anthropology
Call for applications opens in October and closes in early March.
Places in the program are awarded in the order of application, so
early application is always advised to be sure of securing a space.