The program accepts graduate and undergraduate students of Geography, Geology, Biology, Environmental Studies and related fields.
No previous fieldwork experience is required. Spanish is not required, since most activities are conducted in English. Nonetheless, it is recommended to be able to understand and speak some basic Spanish as communication even with local people might be important and desirable.
An International Student Identity Card (ISIC), laptops and a copy of international accident and health insurance (extensive coverage) are required.
PUCP Mining Engineering School
LocationLima and Huaraz (Cordillera Blanca, Ancash)
Period12 days
Session DatesJuly 9th to July 20th
Credits
6 credits
Language of InstructionEnglish
LecturersFabian Drenkhan, Diploma (M.Sc.) in Physical Geography by University of Stuttgart, Germany.
Martín Timaná, Ph.D. in Plant Biology from the University of Texas at Austin, USA.