Overview & Benefits
The CISAT Study Abroad Program in Costa Rica provides many educational benefits to ISAT students, including understanding the fundamentals of energy, its uses and resources, exposure to international energy technologies, experience and understanding associated with living and working in an international setting; and applied, interdisciplinary course experience that integrates the technical, social, and economic dimensions of international setting.
JMU students, along with students from the University of Costa Rica, will learn about energy issues. Classes will be taught by faculty from JMU and the University of Costa Rica. You will be immersed in the Costa Rican culture, history, geography, language and political affairs. Students will be hosted by Costa Rican families. Course includes field trips to renewable energy projects and installations.
Course Offerings
- ISAT 212 Energy Issues in Science and Technology (3 cr.)
- ISAT 280 Energy Issues and Experience in Costa Rica (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
ISAT 152. Analytical Methods II: Topics in Applied Physics for ISAT
Deadlines
It's too late to sign up for the Summer 2010 experience, but if you are interested in Summer 2011 please send an email to the Program Director, Dr. Karim Altaii
Costs
Fees for the program are listed on the JMU oIP's website and cover all tuition, room, board and excursion fees EXCEPT airfare to and from Costa Rica. This will be an unforgettable experience so please do NOT let finances be a barrier to participation. Opportunities for financial aid exist.
How to Apply
Summer study abroad is considered a "Short-Term Program" by the JMU Office of International Programs. You can apply online via their website.
2010 Participants
View Past Years' Participants [2007] [2008]
| JMU Participants | |
|---|---|
| Joshua Kelaher, Teaching Assistant |  |
| Julianne Decker |  |
| Jason Farber |  |
| Spencer Gibson |  |
| Kettie Holland |  |
| Charlie Johnson |  |
| Kenneth McMullen |  |
| Erica Mulford |  |
| Yannick Tamm |  |
| University of Costa Rica Participants | |
| Irene Baldioceda |  |
| Charles William Lankester Campos |  |
| Marco Duran Herrera |  |
| Francisco Gamboa |  |
| Fabiana Jiménez |  |
| Sharon Matamoros Loaiza |  |
| Carolina Padilla |  |
| Esteban Saenz |  |
Meet Program Participants by Joining Our Facebook GroupFor more info
Please contact the Program Director:
Dr. Karim Altaii
Integrated Science and Technology
HHS 3211 MSC 4310
office phone: +1 540 568 2966
e-mail: altaiikx@jmu.edu
Helpful Links
- Blackboard
- Flickr
(Any photos students want to display on this site should have the tags "2010,ISAT,JMU,Costa Rica" which will cause them to added to the slideshow on the gallery page of this site.) - ISAT 212 Weekend Trips (PPT)
- Informational Flyer (PDF)
- Costa Rica Poster (PDF)
