Study Abroad in
Costa Rica
Spring Break 2016
March 12-19
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
BISI 1214 - 4 credit hours (L, N)
(Enrollment is limited)
Earn four credit hours of lab science through Northern Oklahoma College’s Environmental Science course offered in the
beautiful and fascinating country of Costa Rica. The rain forest, along with its trails, river system, and plant and animal
life, along with a nearby pineapple plantation, will serve as your science lab as you explore and study the incredible
neotropical ecosystems of this Central American country.
COURSE: Students are required to take the following class during the spring semester for a total of 4 semester credit
hours.
 BISI 1214 (N, L) Introduction to Environmental Science (Ms. M. Gard) – An introduction to the basic
principles and concepts of ecology. Special emphasis on current environmental problems and control measures.
Appropriate laboratory work and demonstrations to implement the fundamental principles and concepts learned in
theory. This course will transfer to OSU as BOT 1xx4, a natural and laboratory science (N, L).
 This is a Spring Semester course; there will be several hours of required instruction/assignments beginning the
week of January 11, 2016 through departure for Costa Rica as well as a final project due upon your return..
HOUSING & MEALS: Students will stay in tourist-class hotels their first and final night in Costa Rica, the
remaining nights will be spent in comfortable, but rustic accommodations at the La Suerte Biological Field Station in
the 1000+ acre Maderas Rain Forest Conservancy in northeastern Costa Rica, which is home to thousands of plant
and insect species, as well as hundreds of species of amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Meals will be provided
at the field station, featuring typical Costa Rican cuisine; however, students should bring money to purchase
additional meals the first and last day and snacks. [www.maderasrfc.org]
PROGRAM COST:~$1,970 - includes: airfare, lodging, most meals, airport transfer in Costa Rica, cost of required
activities, International Student ID Card (which includes minimal travel insurance), in-country transportation, expert
local guide and driver & course credit. Student will be responsible for: OK airport transfers, miscellaneous spending
money, guide/driver/cook tip money, and passport costs. (Minimum extra available funds should be ~$300.) There
will also be an optional rain forest zip-lining experience for $75.
STUDENTS MUST HAVE A VALID PASSPORT TO TRAVEL ON THIS PROGRAM!!! APPLY NOW!!!
A $750 study abroad program deposit must be paid as soon as possible as this program will be quite popular. The
deposit will cover in-country program costs and is non-refundable if the student cancels. A second study abroad fee of
$700 must be paid early during the fall 2015 semester which will cover roundtrip air fare and International Student ID
Card (ISIC). Upon spring enrollment, students will be enrolled in BISI 1214 which will be billed to their NOC account
which must be paid in-full prior to March 1st.
DEADLINE: The last day to enroll will be January 13, 2016 (Anyone enrolling after Nov 2, 2015, must pay both
payments in-full at that time).
Space is limited - we anticipate this trip to fill up before the deadline.
For info or to enroll: Ms.Mary Gard – mary.gard@noc.edu – 405.744.2252 or
Dean Wade Watkins - wade.watkins@noc.edu - 405.744.2230
NOC STUDY ABROAD INFO: www.noc.edu/global