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COSTA RICAEarn 4 credits in Biology (BIOL 1407)while exploring Costa Rica with your ACC classmates and Professor Curtis Eckerman.SESSION AND DATESSession: First 5-week Summer Session 2024Class at ACC before departure: May 28 - June 13Program in Costa Rica: June 14 - June 30Summer 2024BiologyChoose a study abroad program. You canbrowse all programs at our website.Schedule and complete a video advisingsession starting August 28, 2023. Advising canbe scheduled online at our website.Complete and submit an application.Complete an interview with program facultyleader. 1.2.3.4.Acceptance is on a first come, first served basis. Itis recommended that you complete advising andall application requirements as soon as possible.Maximum number of participants is 12.18 years or older by program departure dateGood academic standing by end of Fall 2023Prerequisites: BIOL 1406 with at least a C or PassACC International Programs faculty-led studyabroad programs are a welcoming and inclusiveenvironment for all students.ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSOTHER SCHOLARSHIPSSTEPS TO APPLYAdvising Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-3:30pmApplication deadline is February 8, 2024.A $400 non-refundable deposit, applied towardsthe program fee, is required to secure a spot onthe program. Program fee payment deadline is February 29, 2024 via ACC Marketplace. PROGRAM FEE - $2,100ACC STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPBenjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship($5,000 maximum)Gilman - McCain Scholarship ($5,000 maximum)Fund for Education Abroad ScholarshipsFirst Trip Scholarship CCID Maxwell King Founder Study AbroadScholarship ($1,000 minimum) ($750 - $1,500) ($500)ACC Board of Trustees' Study Abroad Scholarships,($1,000) Tyler Center for Global Studies Study AbroadScholarships, ($2,500)Applications due February 15, 2024AccommodationsMeals at La Selva Research Station Welcome dinner Ground transportation All activities per itineraryUse of research station facilities and resources24/7 logistics support and emergencyassistanceIncludes:Round-trip airfare from Austin to San JoséACC course tuition, fees, and booksMeals not included in program fee Personal expensesInternational travel health insurancePassport and visa fees (if applicable)Airport departure tax (if applicable)Vaccinations (if applicable)Students are also responsible for the followingexpenses NOT included in the program fee:Contact any ACC campus Financial Aid Office ifyou have questions about eligibility.Student participants must abide by all programrules and regulations.Program dates, itinerary, and fees are subject to change.Program fees are non-refundable.FINANCIAL AIDaustincc.edu/studyabroad512-223-7114studyabroad@austincc.edu@ACCStudyAbroad

PROGRAM ITINERARYSan José: 1 nightResearch Station: 15 nightsFACULTY LEADER MESSAGEPROGRAM ITINERARYFriday, June 14Day: Depart Austin Texas, to San José, Costa RicaAfternoon: Check-in at HotelEvening: Welcome DinnerSaturday, June 15Morning: Breakfast and Transport to La SelvaBiological StationAfternoon: Lunch and Safety OrientationEvening: Secondary Forest HikeSunday, June 16Morning: Introductory Forest HikeAfternoon: Camera Trapping Orientation andPreparationEvening: Light Trapping Insects Monday, June 17Morning: Bird ObservationsAfternoon: Deployment of Camera TrapsEvening: Night HikeTuesday, June 18Morning: Plant SurveyAfternoon: Introduction to Tropical InsectsEvening: Night HikeWednesday, June 19Morning: Chocolate TourAfternoon: Town VisitEvening: Research Project Overview andPlanningThursday, June 20Morning: Arthropod SurveyEvening: Research Project TimeFriday, June 21Morning: Arthropod SurveyEvening: Insect Biodiversity Survey andIdentification LabCurtis EckermanDepartment Chair and Professor Biology Departmentcurtis.eckerman@austincc.eduDear Students,This summer, I invite you to embark on anunparalleled educational journey with me to thelush rainforests of Costa Rica, specifically at therenowned La Selva Biological Station. This stationis a beacon of biodiversity, research, andconservation in the heart of one of Earth's mostbiologically diverse regions.La Selva is not just a place to study biology; it's aplace to live it. Imagine waking up to thesymphony of tropical birds, witnessing theintricate dance of ecosystems firsthand, anddiving deep into the evolutionary history anddiversity of organisms. Our course, BIOL 1407, is designed to provide youwith both theoretical knowledge and hands-onexperience. In the classroom sessions, you'll delveinto core concepts like evolution, taxonomy, andthe history of life on Earth. But it's in the fieldwhere the magic truly happens. Whether it'sobserving the unique interactions of therainforest's plant and animal species, conductingfield studies, or using scientific tools to analyzeyour findings, you'll be at the forefront of real-world scientific exploration.Beyond the academic rigor, this trip offers achance to connect with nature on a profoundlevel. The excursions, such as the chocolate tour intown and the various field surveys, are not justabout learning but about experiencing thewonders of the tropics. It's an opportunity toreflect on the intricate web of life and understandour role in preserving such precious ecosystems.I am eager to share this transformative experiencewith you. Together, we'll not only explore thedepths of tropical biology, we will also creatememories that will last a lifetime. I hope you'll joinme in this adventure, immersing yourself in theunparalleled beauty and complexity of CostaRica's tropical rainforests.Saturday, June 22Morning: Butterfly Farm TourEvening: Free TimeSunday, June 23Morning: Research Project TimeAfternoon: Introduction to Amphibian Ecology,Biology, and ConservationEvening: Reptile and Amphibian DiversitySurveyMonday, June 24Morning: Research Project TimeAfternoon: Introduction to Reptile and BirdEcology, Biology, and ConservationEvening: Reptile and Amphibian DiversitySurveyTuesday, June 25Morning: Research Project TimeAfternoon: Introduction to Mammal Ecology,Biology, and ConservationEvening: Bat Echolocation SurveyWednesday, June 26Morning: Natural Selection and Evolution in theTropics LectureEvening: Trail Cameras RetrievalThursday, June 27Morning: Research Project TimeEvening: Climate Change and BiodiversityFriday, June 28Morning: Review Camera Trap DataEvening: Research Project TimeSaturday, June 29Morning: Preparation for DepartureEvening: Group Project PresentationsSunday, June 30 Transfer from La Selva to San JoséProgram Ends. Return to Austin or IndependentTravel

PROGRAM ITINERARYSan José: 1 nightResearch Station: 15 nightsFACULTY LEADER MESSAGEPROGRAM ITINERARYFriday, June 14Day: Depart Austin Texas, to San José, Costa RicaAfternoon: Check-in at HotelEvening: Welcome DinnerSaturday, June 15Morning: Breakfast and Transport to La SelvaBiological StationAfternoon: Lunch and Safety OrientationEvening: Secondary Forest HikeSunday, June 16Morning: Introductory Forest HikeAfternoon: Camera Trapping Orientation andPreparationEvening: Light Trapping Insects Monday, June 17Morning: Bird ObservationsAfternoon: Deployment of Camera TrapsEvening: Night HikeTuesday, June 18Morning: Plant SurveyAfternoon: Introduction to Tropical InsectsEvening: Night HikeWednesday, June 19Morning: Chocolate TourAfternoon: Town VisitEvening: Research Project Overview andPlanningThursday, June 20Morning: Arthropod SurveyEvening: Research Project TimeFriday, June 21Morning: Arthropod SurveyEvening: Insect Biodiversity Survey andIdentification LabCurtis EckermanDepartment Chair and Professor Biology Departmentcurtis.eckerman@austincc.eduDear Students,This summer, I invite you to embark on anunparalleled educational journey with me to thelush rainforests of Costa Rica, specifically at therenowned La Selva Biological Station. This stationis a beacon of biodiversity, research, andconservation in the heart of one of Earth's mostbiologically diverse regions.La Selva is not just a place to study biology; it's aplace to live it. Imagine waking up to thesymphony of tropical birds, witnessing theintricate dance of ecosystems firsthand, anddiving deep into the evolutionary history anddiversity of organisms. Our course, BIOL 1407, is designed to provide youwith both theoretical knowledge and hands-onexperience. In the classroom sessions, you'll delveinto core concepts like evolution, taxonomy, andthe history of life on Earth. But it's in the fieldwhere the magic truly happens. Whether it'sobserving the unique interactions of therainforest's plant and animal species, conductingfield studies, or using scientific tools to analyzeyour findings, you'll be at the forefront of real-world scientific exploration.Beyond the academic rigor, this trip offers achance to connect with nature on a profoundlevel. The excursions, such as the chocolate tour intown and the various field surveys, are not justabout learning but about experiencing thewonders of the tropics. It's an opportunity toreflect on the intricate web of life and understandour role in preserving such precious ecosystems.I am eager to share this transformative experiencewith you. Together, we'll not only explore thedepths of tropical biology, we will also creatememories that will last a lifetime. I hope you'll joinme in this adventure, immersing yourself in theunparalleled beauty and complexity of CostaRica's tropical rainforests.Saturday, June 22Morning: Butterfly Farm TourEvening: Free TimeSunday, June 23Morning: Research Project TimeAfternoon: Introduction to Amphibian Ecology,Biology, and ConservationEvening: Reptile and Amphibian DiversitySurveyMonday, June 24Morning: Research Project TimeAfternoon: Introduction to Reptile and BirdEcology, Biology, and ConservationEvening: Reptile and Amphibian DiversitySurveyTuesday, June 25Morning: Research Project TimeAfternoon: Introduction to Mammal Ecology,Biology, and ConservationEvening: Bat Echolocation SurveyWednesday, June 26Morning: Natural Selection and Evolution in theTropics LectureEvening: Trail Cameras RetrievalThursday, June 27Morning: Research Project TimeEvening: Climate Change and BiodiversityFriday, June 28Morning: Review Camera Trap DataEvening: Research Project TimeSaturday, June 29Morning: Preparation for DepartureEvening: Group Project PresentationsSunday, June 30 Transfer from La Selva to San JoséProgram Ends. Return to Austin or IndependentTravel

PROGRAM ITINERARYSan José: 1 nightResearch Station: 15 nightsFACULTY LEADER MESSAGEPROGRAM ITINERARYFriday, June 14Day: Depart Austin Texas, to San José, Costa RicaAfternoon: Check-in at HotelEvening: Welcome DinnerSaturday, June 15Morning: Breakfast and Transport to La SelvaBiological StationAfternoon: Lunch and Safety OrientationEvening: Secondary Forest HikeSunday, June 16Morning: Introductory Forest HikeAfternoon: Camera Trapping Orientation andPreparationEvening: Light Trapping Insects Monday, June 17Morning: Bird ObservationsAfternoon: Deployment of Camera TrapsEvening: Night HikeTuesday, June 18Morning: Plant SurveyAfternoon: Introduction to Tropical InsectsEvening: Night HikeWednesday, June 19Morning: Chocolate TourAfternoon: Town VisitEvening: Research Project Overview andPlanningThursday, June 20Morning: Arthropod SurveyEvening: Research Project TimeFriday, June 21Morning: Arthropod SurveyEvening: Insect Biodiversity Survey andIdentification LabCurtis EckermanDepartment Chair and Professor Biology Departmentcurtis.eckerman@austincc.eduDear Students,This summer, I invite you to embark on anunparalleled educational journey with me to thelush rainforests of Costa Rica, specifically at therenowned La Selva Biological Station. This stationis a beacon of biodiversity, research, andconservation in the heart of one of Earth's mostbiologically diverse regions.La Selva is not just a place to study biology; it's aplace to live it. Imagine waking up to thesymphony of tropical birds, witnessing theintricate dance of ecosystems firsthand, anddiving deep into the evolutionary history anddiversity of organisms. Our course, BIOL 1407, is designed to provide youwith both theoretical knowledge and hands-onexperience. In the classroom sessions, you'll delveinto core concepts like evolution, taxonomy, andthe history of life on Earth. But it's in the fieldwhere the magic truly happens. Whether it'sobserving the unique interactions of therainforest's plant and animal species, conductingfield studies, or using scientific tools to analyzeyour findings, you'll be at the forefront of real-world scientific exploration.Beyond the academic rigor, this trip offers achance to connect with nature on a profoundlevel. The excursions, such as the chocolate tour intown and the various field surveys, are not justabout learning but about experiencing thewonders of the tropics. It's an opportunity toreflect on the intricate web of life and understandour role in preserving such precious ecosystems.I am eager to share this transformative experiencewith you. Together, we'll not only explore thedepths of tropical biology, we will also creatememories that will last a lifetime. I hope you'll joinme in this adventure, immersing yourself in theunparalleled beauty and complexity of CostaRica's tropical rainforests.Saturday, June 22Morning: Butterfly Farm TourEvening: Free TimeSunday, June 23Morning: Research Project TimeAfternoon: Introduction to Amphibian Ecology,Biology, and ConservationEvening: Reptile and Amphibian DiversitySurveyMonday, June 24Morning: Research Project TimeAfternoon: Introduction to Reptile and BirdEcology, Biology, and ConservationEvening: Reptile and Amphibian DiversitySurveyTuesday, June 25Morning: Research Project TimeAfternoon: Introduction to Mammal Ecology,Biology, and ConservationEvening: Bat Echolocation SurveyWednesday, June 26Morning: Natural Selection and Evolution in theTropics LectureEvening: Trail Cameras RetrievalThursday, June 27Morning: Research Project TimeEvening: Climate Change and BiodiversityFriday, June 28Morning: Review Camera Trap DataEvening: Research Project TimeSaturday, June 29Morning: Preparation for DepartureEvening: Group Project PresentationsSunday, June 30 Transfer from La Selva to San JoséProgram Ends. Return to Austin or IndependentTravel

COSTA RICAEarn 4 credits in Biology (BIOL 1407)while exploring Costa Rica with your ACC classmates and Professor Curtis Eckerman.SESSION AND DATESSession: First 5-week Summer Session 2024Class at ACC before departure: May 28 - June 13Program in Costa Rica: June 14 - June 30Summer 2024BiologyChoose a study abroad program. You canbrowse all programs at our website.Schedule and complete a video advisingsession starting August 28, 2023. Advising canbe scheduled online at our website.Complete and submit an application.Complete an interview with program facultyleader. 1.2.3.4.Acceptance is on a first come, first served basis. Itis recommended that you complete advising andall application requirements as soon as possible.Maximum number of participants is 12.18 years or older by program departure dateGood academic standing by end of Fall 2023Prerequisites: BIOL 1406 with at least a C or PassACC International Programs faculty-led studyabroad programs are a welcoming and inclusiveenvironment for all students.ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSOTHER SCHOLARSHIPSSTEPS TO APPLYAdvising Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-3:30pmApplication deadline is February 8, 2024.A $400 non-refundable deposit, applied towardsthe program fee, is required to secure a spot onthe program. Program fee payment deadline is February 29, 2024 via ACC Marketplace. PROGRAM FEE - $2,100ACC STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPBenjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship($5,000 maximum)Gilman - McCain Scholarship ($5,000 maximum)Fund for Education Abroad ScholarshipsFirst Trip Scholarship CCID Maxwell King Founder Study AbroadScholarship ($1,000 minimum) ($750 - $1,500) ($500)ACC Board of Trustees' Study Abroad Scholarships,($1,000) Tyler Center for Global Studies Study AbroadScholarships, ($2,500)Applications due February 15, 2024AccommodationsMeals at La Selva Research Station Welcome dinner Ground transportation All activities per itineraryUse of research station facilities and resources24/7 logistics support and emergencyassistanceIncludes:Round-trip airfare from Austin to San JoséACC course tuition, fees, and booksMeals not included in program fee Personal expensesInternational travel health insurancePassport and visa fees (if applicable)Airport departure tax (if applicable)Vaccinations (if applicable)Students are also responsible for the followingexpenses NOT included in the program fee:Contact any ACC campus Financial Aid Office ifyou have questions about eligibility.Student participants must abide by all programrules and regulations.Program dates, itinerary, and fees are subject to change.Program fees are non-refundable.FINANCIAL AIDaustincc.edu/studyabroad512-223-7114studyabroad@austincc.edu@ACCStudyAbroad

COSTA RICAEarn 4 credits in Biology (BIOL 1407)while exploring Costa Rica with your ACC classmates and Professor Curtis Eckerman.SESSION AND DATESSession: First 5-week Summer Session 2024Class at ACC before departure: May 28 - June 13Program in Costa Rica: June 14 - June 30Summer 2024BiologyChoose a study abroad program. You canbrowse all programs at our website.Schedule and complete a video advisingsession starting August 28, 2023. Advising canbe scheduled online at our website.Complete and submit an application.Complete an interview with program facultyleader. 1.2.3.4.Acceptance is on a first come, first served basis. Itis recommended that you complete advising andall application requirements as soon as possible.Maximum number of participants is 12.18 years or older by program departure dateGood academic standing by end of Fall 2023Prerequisites: BIOL 1406 with at least a C or PassACC International Programs faculty-led studyabroad programs are a welcoming and inclusiveenvironment for all students.ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSOTHER SCHOLARSHIPSSTEPS TO APPLYAdvising Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-3:30pmApplication deadline is February 8, 2024.A $400 non-refundable deposit, applied towardsthe program fee, is required to secure a spot onthe program. Program fee payment deadline is February 29, 2024 via ACC Marketplace. PROGRAM FEE - $2,100ACC STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPBenjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship($5,000 maximum)Gilman - McCain Scholarship ($5,000 maximum)Fund for Education Abroad ScholarshipsFirst Trip Scholarship CCID Maxwell King Founder Study AbroadScholarship ($1,000 minimum) ($750 - $1,500) ($500)ACC Board of Trustees' Study Abroad Scholarships,($1,000) Tyler Center for Global Studies Study AbroadScholarships, ($2,500)Applications due February 15, 2024AccommodationsMeals at La Selva Research Station Welcome dinner Ground transportation All activities per itineraryUse of research station facilities and resources24/7 logistics support and emergencyassistanceIncludes:Round-trip airfare from Austin to San JoséACC course tuition, fees, and booksMeals not included in program fee Personal expensesInternational travel health insurancePassport and visa fees (if applicable)Airport departure tax (if applicable)Vaccinations (if applicable)Students are also responsible for the followingexpenses NOT included in the program fee:Contact any ACC campus Financial Aid Office ifyou have questions about eligibility.Student participants must abide by all programrules and regulations.Program dates, itinerary, and fees are subject to change.Program fees are non-refundable.FINANCIAL AIDaustincc.edu/studyabroad512-223-7114studyabroad@austincc.edu@ACCStudyAbroad