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COSTA RICAEarn 4 credits in Structure and Functionof Organisms (BIOL 1407) whileexploring Costa Rica with your ACCclassmates and Professor CurtisEckerman.SESSION AND DATESSession: First 5-week Summer Session 2025Class at ACC before departure: June 2 - June 16Program in Costa Rica: June 17 - July 3Summer 2025BiologyChoose a study abroad program. You canbrowse all programs at our website.1.Complete an advising session startingSeptember 3, 2024. 2.Complete and submit an application.3.Complete an interview with program facultyleader. 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 15.18 years or older by program departure dateGood academic standing by end of Fall 2024Prerequisites: BIOL 1406 with at least a CACC International Programs faculty-led studyabroad programs are a welcoming and inclusiveenvironment for all students.ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSOTHER SCHOLARSHIPSSTEPS TO APPLYVirtual One-on-One Advising Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday 9:30am–12:30pm and 1:30pm–3:30pmVirtual Group Advising Sessions:Fridays9:30am–12:30pm and 1:30pm–3:30pm Asynchronous Video Advising Sessions:Pre-recorded (available for current ACC students)Application deadline is February 6, 2025.A $400 non-refundable deposit, applied towardsthe program fee, is required to secure a spot onthe program. Program fee payment deadline is February 27, 2025 via ACC Marketplace. PROGRAM FEE - $2,450ACC STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPBenjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship($5,000 maximum) Gilman - McCain Scholarship($5,000 maximum)Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships ($1,500 maximum)ACC Board of Trustees' Study Abroad Scholarships,($1,000) Applications due February 13, 2025Includes:AccommodationsMeals at La Selva Research Station Farewell dinner Ground transportation International travel health insuranceAll activities per itineraryUse of research station facilities and resources24/7 logistics support and emergencyassistanceStudents are also responsible for the followingexpenses NOT included in the program fee:Round-trip airfare from Austin to San JoséACC course tuition, fees, and booksTransportation to/from airportMeals not included in program fee Personal expensesPassport and visa fees (if applicable)Airport departure tax (if applicable)Vaccinations (if applicable)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: 2 nightResearch Station: 14 nightsFACULTY LEADER MESSAGEPROGRAM ITINERARYTuesday, June 17Day: Depart Austin for San José, Costa RicaAfternoon: Check-in at HotelWednesday, June 18Morning: Breakfast and Transport to La SelvaBiological StationAfternoon: Lunch and Safety OrientationEvening: Secondary Forest Hike and LightTrappingThursday, June 19Morning: Introductory Forest HikeAfternoon: Scientific Method and ProjectsInstructionsEvening: Free TimeFriday, June 20Morning: Tropical Bird Survey and CameraTrapping Orientation and PreparationAfternoon: Deploy Camera TrapsEvening: Night HikeSaturday, June 21Morning: Tropical Plant and Fungi SurveyAfternoon: Plant Fungi Form, Function andDiversityEvening: Night HikeSunday, June 22Morning: Invertebrate Form Function, andDiversity – Initial DNA SetupAfternoon: Tropical Invertebrate SurveyEvening: Free TimeMonday, June 23Morning: Chocolate TourAfternoon: Town VisitEvening: Free TimeCurtis 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.Tuesday, June 24Morning: DNA Follow-up and AnalysisEvening: Introduction to Insect BiodiversitySurvey and Identification LabWednesday, June 25Free TimeThursday, June 26Morning: Lepidopterans and Butterfly TourAfternoon: Lunch in TownEvening: Free TimeFriday, June 27Morning: Tropical VertebratesAfternoon: Free TimeEvening: Tropical Amphibian and Reptile SurveySaturday, June 28Morning: Research Project TimeAfternoon: Introduction to Amphibian Ecology,Biology, and ConservationEvening: Reptile and Amphibian Diversity SurveySunday, June 29Morning/Afternoon: Tropical Plant and AnimalInteractionsEvening: Energy Sources and Use - ClimateChange and BiodiversityMonday, June 30Morning: Retrieve Camera TrapsAfternoon: Analyze Camera Traps DataEvening: Free TimeTuesday, July 1Day: Group Project PresentationsWednesday, July 2Morning: Preparation for DepartureAfternoon: Depart to San JoséEvening: Farewell DinnerThursday, July 3Program Ends. Return to Austin or IndependentTravel

PROGRAM ITINERARYSan José: 2 nightResearch Station: 14 nightsFACULTY LEADER MESSAGEPROGRAM ITINERARYTuesday, June 17Day: Depart Austin for San José, Costa RicaAfternoon: Check-in at HotelWednesday, June 18Morning: Breakfast and Transport to La SelvaBiological StationAfternoon: Lunch and Safety OrientationEvening: Secondary Forest Hike and LightTrappingThursday, June 19Morning: Introductory Forest HikeAfternoon: Scientific Method and ProjectsInstructionsEvening: Free TimeFriday, June 20Morning: Tropical Bird Survey and CameraTrapping Orientation and PreparationAfternoon: Deploy Camera TrapsEvening: Night HikeSaturday, June 21Morning: Tropical Plant and Fungi SurveyAfternoon: Plant Fungi Form, Function andDiversityEvening: Night HikeSunday, June 22Morning: Invertebrate Form Function, andDiversity – Initial DNA SetupAfternoon: Tropical Invertebrate SurveyEvening: Free TimeMonday, June 23Morning: Chocolate TourAfternoon: Town VisitEvening: Free TimeCurtis 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.Tuesday, June 24Morning: DNA Follow-up and AnalysisEvening: Introduction to Insect BiodiversitySurvey and Identification LabWednesday, June 25Free TimeThursday, June 26Morning: Lepidopterans and Butterfly TourAfternoon: Lunch in TownEvening: Free TimeFriday, June 27Morning: Tropical VertebratesAfternoon: Free TimeEvening: Tropical Amphibian and Reptile SurveySaturday, June 28Morning: Research Project TimeAfternoon: Introduction to Amphibian Ecology,Biology, and ConservationEvening: Reptile and Amphibian Diversity SurveySunday, June 29Morning/Afternoon: Tropical Plant and AnimalInteractionsEvening: Energy Sources and Use - ClimateChange and BiodiversityMonday, June 30Morning: Retrieve Camera TrapsAfternoon: Analyze Camera Traps DataEvening: Free TimeTuesday, July 1Day: Group Project PresentationsWednesday, July 2Morning: Preparation for DepartureAfternoon: Depart to San JoséEvening: Farewell DinnerThursday, July 3Program Ends. Return to Austin or IndependentTravel

PROGRAM ITINERARYSan José: 2 nightResearch Station: 14 nightsFACULTY LEADER MESSAGEPROGRAM ITINERARYTuesday, June 17Day: Depart Austin for San José, Costa RicaAfternoon: Check-in at HotelWednesday, June 18Morning: Breakfast and Transport to La SelvaBiological StationAfternoon: Lunch and Safety OrientationEvening: Secondary Forest Hike and LightTrappingThursday, June 19Morning: Introductory Forest HikeAfternoon: Scientific Method and ProjectsInstructionsEvening: Free TimeFriday, June 20Morning: Tropical Bird Survey and CameraTrapping Orientation and PreparationAfternoon: Deploy Camera TrapsEvening: Night HikeSaturday, June 21Morning: Tropical Plant and Fungi SurveyAfternoon: Plant Fungi Form, Function andDiversityEvening: Night HikeSunday, June 22Morning: Invertebrate Form Function, andDiversity – Initial DNA SetupAfternoon: Tropical Invertebrate SurveyEvening: Free TimeMonday, June 23Morning: Chocolate TourAfternoon: Town VisitEvening: Free TimeCurtis 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.Tuesday, June 24Morning: DNA Follow-up and AnalysisEvening: Introduction to Insect BiodiversitySurvey and Identification LabWednesday, June 25Free TimeThursday, June 26Morning: Lepidopterans and Butterfly TourAfternoon: Lunch in TownEvening: Free TimeFriday, June 27Morning: Tropical VertebratesAfternoon: Free TimeEvening: Tropical Amphibian and Reptile SurveySaturday, June 28Morning: Research Project TimeAfternoon: Introduction to Amphibian Ecology,Biology, and ConservationEvening: Reptile and Amphibian Diversity SurveySunday, June 29Morning/Afternoon: Tropical Plant and AnimalInteractionsEvening: Energy Sources and Use - ClimateChange and BiodiversityMonday, June 30Morning: Retrieve Camera TrapsAfternoon: Analyze Camera Traps DataEvening: Free TimeTuesday, July 1Day: Group Project PresentationsWednesday, July 2Morning: Preparation for DepartureAfternoon: Depart to San JoséEvening: Farewell DinnerThursday, July 3Program Ends. Return to Austin or IndependentTravel

COSTA RICAEarn 4 credits in Structure and Functionof Organisms (BIOL 1407) whileexploring Costa Rica with your ACCclassmates and Professor CurtisEckerman.SESSION AND DATESSession: First 5-week Summer Session 2025Class at ACC before departure: June 2 - June 16Program in Costa Rica: June 17 - July 3Summer 2025BiologyChoose a study abroad program. You canbrowse all programs at our website.1.Complete an advising session startingSeptember 3, 2024. 2.Complete and submit an application.3.Complete an interview with program facultyleader. 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 15.18 years or older by program departure dateGood academic standing by end of Fall 2024Prerequisites: BIOL 1406 with at least a CACC International Programs faculty-led studyabroad programs are a welcoming and inclusiveenvironment for all students.ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSOTHER SCHOLARSHIPSSTEPS TO APPLYVirtual One-on-One Advising Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday 9:30am–12:30pm and 1:30pm–3:30pmVirtual Group Advising Sessions:Fridays9:30am–12:30pm and 1:30pm–3:30pm Asynchronous Video Advising Sessions:Pre-recorded (available for current ACC students)Application deadline is February 6, 2025.A $400 non-refundable deposit, applied towardsthe program fee, is required to secure a spot onthe program. Program fee payment deadline is February 27, 2025 via ACC Marketplace. PROGRAM FEE - $2,450ACC STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPBenjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship($5,000 maximum) Gilman - McCain Scholarship($5,000 maximum)Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships ($1,500 maximum)ACC Board of Trustees' Study Abroad Scholarships,($1,000) Applications due February 13, 2025Includes:AccommodationsMeals at La Selva Research Station Farewell dinner Ground transportation International travel health insuranceAll activities per itineraryUse of research station facilities and resources24/7 logistics support and emergencyassistanceStudents are also responsible for the followingexpenses NOT included in the program fee:Round-trip airfare from Austin to San JoséACC course tuition, fees, and booksTransportation to/from airportMeals not included in program fee Personal expensesPassport and visa fees (if applicable)Airport departure tax (if applicable)Vaccinations (if applicable)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 Structure and Functionof Organisms (BIOL 1407) whileexploring Costa Rica with your ACCclassmates and Professor CurtisEckerman.SESSION AND DATESSession: First 5-week Summer Session 2025Class at ACC before departure: June 2 - June 16Program in Costa Rica: June 17 - July 3Summer 2025BiologyChoose a study abroad program. You canbrowse all programs at our website.1.Complete an advising session startingSeptember 3, 2024. 2.Complete and submit an application.3.Complete an interview with program facultyleader. 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 15.18 years or older by program departure dateGood academic standing by end of Fall 2024Prerequisites: BIOL 1406 with at least a CACC International Programs faculty-led studyabroad programs are a welcoming and inclusiveenvironment for all students.ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSOTHER SCHOLARSHIPSSTEPS TO APPLYVirtual One-on-One Advising Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday 9:30am–12:30pm and 1:30pm–3:30pmVirtual Group Advising Sessions:Fridays9:30am–12:30pm and 1:30pm–3:30pm Asynchronous Video Advising Sessions:Pre-recorded (available for current ACC students)Application deadline is February 6, 2025.A $400 non-refundable deposit, applied towardsthe program fee, is required to secure a spot onthe program. Program fee payment deadline is February 27, 2025 via ACC Marketplace. PROGRAM FEE - $2,450ACC STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPBenjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship($5,000 maximum) Gilman - McCain Scholarship($5,000 maximum)Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships ($1,500 maximum)ACC Board of Trustees' Study Abroad Scholarships,($1,000) Applications due February 13, 2025Includes:AccommodationsMeals at La Selva Research Station Farewell dinner Ground transportation International travel health insuranceAll activities per itineraryUse of research station facilities and resources24/7 logistics support and emergencyassistanceStudents are also responsible for the followingexpenses NOT included in the program fee:Round-trip airfare from Austin to San JoséACC course tuition, fees, and booksTransportation to/from airportMeals not included in program fee Personal expensesPassport and visa fees (if applicable)Airport departure tax (if applicable)Vaccinations (if applicable)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