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Insect & Bird Natural History, International Service-Learning
Insect & Bird Natural History
Athens: June 2008
Costa Rica: June 16 - July 1, 2008
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Application 
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The intention of this course is for students to obtain a meaningful experience relevant to
their program of study in such a way as to enhance their global awareness of environmental
and cultural issues through the use of insects as teaching tools, coupled with structured
public outreach experiences.
UGA Costa Rica Campus
Students are based at UGA's beautiful campus at the head of the San Luis Valley adjacent to
the Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve. The campus is high enough in elevation to offer a
temperate climate year-round. On-site nature trails can be explored, horse-back rides take
students throughout San Luis, a natural pool formed by a 80m waterfall can be found after a
short hike through the forest, and classes are taught in open-air classrooms and via "
living classroom" excursions.
With wide verandas overlooking the Valley, a dining room with soaring ceilings, and
computer facilities, the student union is a popular place to congregate. Participants
enjoy three fresh meals each day (included in the total cost of the program) and are
housed in spacious bungalows nested into the landscape.
Faculty
Darold Batzer
Bob Cooper
Courses
All students will register for 8 hours.
- ENTO 3140-3140L Insect Natural History (4 hours)
- FORS 4060/6060-4060L/6060L Field Ornithology (4 credit hours)
Course objectives: To familiarize students with the biology of New World
(Neotropical) birds, including taxonomy, behavior, ecology, evolution, and conservation.
Much of the course will involve field exercises and will emphasize taxonomy and
identification of Neotropical birds. Additional exercises will emphasize habitat
associations and effects of land use on birds, as well as avian ecology and behavior.
Costs
The program costs approximately $1500 - 2000 plus in-state UGA tuition and fees.
The cost of the program covers lodging, meals, study abroad insurance, entry fees,
and transportation on program excursions. Additional costs include personal items and
airfare.
***Note: Out-of-state students pay in-state tuition. The HOPE scholarship applies.
Non-UGA Student Costs & Transient Application
An additional application and $50 processing fee is required for non-UGA students to enroll.
Click here for
instructions and to download the Transient Student applicaiton. Contact the UGA Costa Rica
Office to confirm when you have started the application process.
Non-UGA students will be charged $250, in addition to their tuition, which is assessed by the
UGA Bursar's office.
Application Process
To apply, students must submit a complete application and a $300 deposit payable to UGA
Costa Rica either in-person or by mail to the UGA Costa Rica Office, 110 E. Clayton St.,
Bank of America Building, 3rd Floor, Suite 316, Athens, GA 30602.
Enrollment is limted to 15 qualified students.
Target Dates / Deadlines
Application & $300 deposit deadline: March 3, 2008
Program fee payment deadline: March 30, 2008
Contact Us
Quint Newcomer, Director of UGA Costa Rica at 706-425-3317 or
Page McCorkle, Assistant Director at 706-425-3318 or
Program Director:
Marianne Robinette
Entomology
413 Biological Science
Athens, GA 30602
entomolo@uga.edu
706-542-1238
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