Semester in Cost Rica
Spring Semester 2008
PROGRAM DATES | PROGRAM FEES | ACADEMIC COURSESINCLUDED EXCURSIONS | CONTACT INFORMATION
PROGRAM BROCHURE
PROGRAM DATES
February 16 - May 10, 2008
PROGRAM FEES
$5,600 (without airfare), plus $250 refundable damage deposit, includes single homestay, weekly laundry service and three meals a day.
Application & $450 deposit deadline: November 14, 2007
Full payment deadline: December 13, 2007
ACADEMIC COURSES
Course |
Course Title |
Units |
Geol 1 |
Physical Geology |
4 |
Geol 2 |
Historical Geology |
3 |
Geol 5 |
Intro to Oceanogrpahy |
3 |
Geog 1 |
Physical Geography |
3 |
Biol 3 |
Introduction to Life Science |
4 |
Biol 7 |
Field Biology |
4 |
NR 7 |
Conservation of Natural Resources |
3 |
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
• Manuel Antonio National Park – lush rainforests, white sand beaches and coral reefs
• Poas Volcano and La Paz waterfalls
• Arenal Volcano and Tabacon Hot Springs
• Tortuga Island - snorkel amid tropical fish
• Sarapiqui River boat trip – view rainforest, exotic birds and wildlife, diverse flora & fauna
• Ecolodge San Luis – study tropical ecology in a hands-on laboratory
• Café Britt coffee plantation tour
• Spirogyra Butterfly Garden
• Parque Nacional Rincon de la Vieja – a diverse ecological park known for stunning fauna and volcanoes
• The Zoo in nearby Heredia
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT
• Ms. Kim Quesada, Study Abroad Office, 244-5906, kim.quesada@scccd.edu
• Dr. Brandy Anglen, Geography/Geology Instructor, Fresno City College, 442-4600, ext. 8039, brandy.anglen@fresnocitycollege.edu
• Ms. Amie Mazzoni, Natural Resources/Biology Instructor, Reedley College, 638-3641, ext. 3499, amie.mazzoni@reedleycollege.edu
• Ms. Bethany Smith Bush, Biology Instructor, Reedley College, 638-3641, ext. 3636, bethany.bush@reedleycollege.edu
• Dr. Frank Yancey, Biology Instructor, North Centers, 675-4827, frank.yancey@scccd.edu
PLEASE NOTE
You must be 18 years old on or before the date of departure. You are required to attend at least one orientation meeting.