1. GEOG 398: Karst and coastal landscapes of the Dinaric Alps in Croatia Travel through the Dinaric Alps to the Adriatic coast of Croatia with a U of S professor and students to gain first-hand experience of karst landscapes, learn about the processes that shape them, and understand the challenges they pose to human societies. Study Abroad http://media.web.britannica.com/eb-media/12/6212-050-D9BFE955.jpg

2. Sun May 17Zagreb, orientation Mon May 18University of Zagreb: lectures; city tour Tues May 19University of Zagreb: lectures Wed May 20Medvednica Mountain: field trip Thurs May 21Zagreb: free day Fri May 22Plitvice Lakes NP: lectures and field trip Sat May 23Northern Velebit NP: lectures and field trip Sun May 24Gacka/Lika Rivers: field trip Mon May 25Cerovacke caves: field trip Tues May 26University of Zadar: lectures Wed May 27Kornati NP : boat excursion Thurs May 28University of Zadar: wrap-up, final exam ITINERARY

3. Application deadline: 1 February 2015 Total cost per student estimated at $4000 for: tuition/course fees, return airfare, local transportation, accommodation/meals. Airfare estimated at Air Canada price; other carriers may offer lower fares. Students are eligible to apply for university travel awards. http://culturs.guru/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dubrovnik02.jpg Follows GEOG 340 allowing students to do two consecutive classes in Europe and reduce cost per class. For more info, see: http://homepage.usask.ca/~lwm885/GEOG398/ http://www.slovenia.info/pictures/