BIOL 419 Field Studies:Sea of Cortez

March 17-25, 2011

(Jan 17, 2011 orientation)

http://people.wallawalla.edu/~david.cowles/Class_Materials/Sea_of_Cortez/SeaOfCortezClass2011.html

BIOL 419 Field Studies:Sea of Cortez (2 credits)

• 2 upper-division Biology credits

• Spring break + several evenings winter qtr

• Grading:– Attendance + 2 quizzes in pre-sessions– Attendance + participation in trip (log)– Poster after trip: One species encountered– No other exams or papers

http://people.wallawalla.edu/~david.cowles/Class_Materials/Sea_of_Cortez/SeaOfCortezClass2011.html

Thursday March 17: Juncalito Beach

Thursday March 17: Juncalito Beach

Friday March 18: Panga to Isla Danzante

Friday March 18: Whale watching

Friday March 18: Isla Danzante

Friday March 18: Beach exploring/snorkeling

Friday March 18: Beach Exploring

Sabbath March 19: Explore Sierra Gigante, San Javier

Sunday March 20: Drive to Bahía de Los Angeles

Sunday March 20: Bahía de Los Angeles

Monday March 21: Panga to islands in Bahía de Los Angeles

Monday March 21: Bahía de Los Angeles

Monday March 21: Islands in Bahía de Los Angeles

Tuesday March 22: Sonora Desert

Tuesday March 22: Travel to Guerrero Negro

Tuesday March 22: Guerrero Negro, Scammon’s Lagoon

Tuesday March 22: Dune field near Guerrero Negro

Tuesday March 22: Camp at Scammon’s Lagoon

Wednesday March 23: Gray whale watch

Wednesday March 23: Travel to Bahía Concepcion

Wednesday March 23: Bahía Concepcion

Wednesday March 23: Bahía Concepcion

Wednesday March 23: Camp at Bahía Concepcion

Thursday March 24: Return to Loreto

Costs:

Tuition: $314

Fees: $738

Total: $1150

(standard tuition for 2 credit hours = $1214)

(Deposit $250 ASAP)

(Cost higher if < 7 students)

Covered:Camping fees

Car:

Rentals

Insurance

Fuel

Boat charters

2 meals/day

Medical insurance

State fees

Not Covered:Plane ticket

Camping supplies

Extra meal

SCUBA fees

Spending money

2nd bag fee

For tickets try:

Studentuniverse.com

Bookingbuddy.com

Flights:•Alaska (Flight 2601)•Delta?•Aeromexico

Bring:• Passport• Light camping gear:

• light sleeping bag

• small tent with mosquito netting

• Sleeping pad

• Flashlight

• Simple camera• Binoculars• Bird books• Spanish/English dictionary• Toiletries, medicines• Clothes for warm/cool weather• Walking shoes/sandals

• Snorkeling gear:• Mask/fins/snorkel• Wetsuit (need shade/warmth)• Swim suit/towel• Wading shoes

• Sun block• Sunglasses• Water bottle• Wide-brimmed hat

How to Register:

• Get clearance from me• Pay $250 deposit (Cashier, specify Sea of Cortez class)• See Nancy Cleveland in Student Finance now and in Feb• Fill out an add/drop slip & have me sign it• Turn in the slip at Records to register for the class• Inform me that you have registered• Wait till you hear from me that we have a quorum• Buy your ticket• Inform me of your flight information so I can pick you up

Other Business:• Make appt with Health Services: Wanda Nelson• Future class meeting times/dates• Date/time for last winter qtr exam• Photocopy passport• Age/WWU Approved Drivers