Winter 2015January 11 - January 23, 2015

Study Abroad Winter 2015Celaya, Mexico

The major focus of this course is to gain global experience while earning a math General Education course requirement by using sustainability indicators.

Eligibility Requirement: MAT 096 Elementary College Algebra and Trigonometry

Course Description: Math 118- 3 credits

The Mathematics of Sustainability is a liberal arts mathematics course that satisfies the SUNY General Education Requirement. Using the concept of sustainability as it relates to social, economic and environmental capitol, students will investigate relevant issues that involve applications of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and statistics.

Course Profile: General Education Learning

Select Outcomes of the Course:

1. Use sustainability indicators to create a community sustainability report card for a Mexican community/organization

2. Read and discuss a Community Sustainability Report Card from a global perspective

3. Recognize correlation and the implications regarding causation

4. Critically evaluate trends in data

5. Collect and critically evaluate mathematical information located on the internet and in the media.

www.sunybroome.edu/studyabroadPhone: (607) 778-5030

Professor Tairi Roque, roquetd@sunybroome.edu, (607)778-5041Maria Basualdo, studyabroad@sunybroome.edu, (607)778-5030

Housing Information

Hotel Campestre www.granhotelcampestre.com

The Program Cost is $2,200 and Includes:

1. Ground Transportation to and from Airport in Celaya, Mexico

2. Round Trip Airline Ticket

3. Housing (includes breakfast and dinner)

4. Instructional Support

5. Health Insurance

6. Excursion Trips Include:

• Pyramids Teotihuacan

• Mathematics Research Center

• City of San Miguel de Allende

Items not included in the Program Cost:

SUNY Broome Tuition - 3 credits

• A NY State Resident (cost is $600 and includes tuition and fees)

• SUNY Broome Non NY State Resident (tuition cost is $1,200)

7. Cost for a Valid Passport ($150)

8. Personal Expenses $100 to $300

www.sunybroome.edu/studyabroadPhone: (607) 778-5030

Professor Tairi Roque, roquetd@sunybroome.edu, (607)778-5041Maria Basualdo, studyabroad@sunybroome.edu, (607)778-5030

Dates: January 11 - January 23, 2015

• January 11, 2015 Depart Binghamton

• January 23, 2015 Depart Celaya University