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Spring & Summer 2011

(This is a text version of information found in our flier. Please see other areas of the website for more detailed information. Please also feel free to download the actual tri-fold flier that we distribute at the bottom of this page)

The Hawaiian Islands are a unique outdoor laboratory for Environmental Biology, Botany and Geology. Due to its isolation, Hawaii has a flora and fauna unique in the world. Over ninety percent of Hawaii's native plants and animals are found nowhere else in the world. Hawaii offers active volcanoes, many examples of adaptive radiation and incredible examples of habitat diversity. While in Hawaii we will explore the islands of Oahu, Hawaii and Kauai.

The Hawaiian Field Studies Program includes a study of the terrestrial ecology, marine ecology, geology and oceanography. The program includes Environmental Biology 2406, Botany 1411, Earth Science 1401 and Physical Fitness 1123. These courses offer a total of thirteen credit hours. Prior to our trip to Hawaii, twelve pre-trip classes will be held over a ten-week period. Classes start in late March 2011 (ON THE WEEKENDS) and end in June 2011. For an exact schedule of classes please see our website or call. Sessions include classroom and lab instruction in botany, earth sciences, and a field trip to the Arbuckle Mountains. The group will depart for a two week field studies in Hawaii mid June, returning to DFW two weeks later. The class is open to the first 48 students who pay a $500.00 deposit and register. The deposit is refundable until the first day of class.

The cost of the program is approximately $TBD including air-fare, tuition, inter-island travel, guest speakers, tours, rentals and lodging. The only expenses not covered by the above fees are text, and food. The breakdown below estimates the costs. The student fee could vary as final arrangements are completed. Please keep in mind that the costs are estimates and there is some degree of flexibility in certain areas of the cost. For the best estimate of the actual dollar value, as well as ways to perhaps lower the cost of the trip, call or email us (contact information below).

For 13 college credit hours + two weeks, three islands in Hawaii the fees are:

Student Fee - $TBD. This fee is broken down into a $TBD deposit and a $TBD balance. Three interisland flights, lodging, van rentals & misc. expenses. This fee is subject to fluctuation due to variables in cost.

Tuition - $533. Dallas County Residents (Thirteen Credits) Please see the following link regarding the cost of tuition. http://www.dcccd.edu/Current+Students/Paying+for+College/COA.htm

Airline Package - $TBD. This is a ground package of $TBD which all students must purchase and $TBD airline fare (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

Notes:
* The student fee may vary based upon the number of students in the program, gasoline and inter-island air fares.
** Tuition will be $988 for non-Dallas county residents.
*** Airline arrangements may be made with the group or individually. You can also budget food expenses to range from $300 to $500 depending on your eating habits. The book can run from $20 used to $120 new depending on where you purchase it.

For a more complete listing of fees, explanation of each, when to pay them and how to pay them please see the rest of the website.

A deposit of $500 will reserve a position in the program.. The deposit is not refundable after classes start, March 2011. Tuition is due at the time of registration. Enrollment is limited to 48 students in each group.

For More Information:
Call: 972-273-3279
Email: hawaii@dcccd.edu
Website: www.northlakebiology.com/

Educational opportunities are offered by the Dallas County College District without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, sex or handicap.

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