1. 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

2. 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

4. Thursday March 17: Juncalito Beach

6. Friday March 18: Panga to Isla Danzante

7. Friday March 18: Whale watching

8. Friday March 18: Isla Danzante

9. Friday March 18: Beach exploring/snorkeling

10. Friday March 18: Beach Exploring

11. Sabbath March 19: Explore Sierra Gigante, San Javier

12. Sunday March 20: Drive to Bahía de Los Angeles

13. Sunday March 20: Bahía de Los Angeles

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

15. Monday March 21: Bahía de Los Angeles

16. Monday March 21: Islands in Bahía de Los Angeles

17. Tuesday March 22: Sonora Desert

18. Tuesday March 22: Travel to Guerrero Negro

19. Tuesday March 22: Guerrero Negro, Scammon’s Lagoon

20. Tuesday March 22: Dune field near Guerrero Negro

21. Tuesday March 22: Camp at Scammon’s Lagoon

22. Wednesday March 23: Gray whale watch

23. Wednesday March 23: Travel to Bahía Concepcion

24. Wednesday March 23: Bahía Concepcion

26. Wednesday March 23: Camp at Bahía Concepcion

28. Thursday March 24: Return to Loreto

29. 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 2 nd bag fee For tickets try: Studentuniverse.com Bookingbuddy.com Flights: Alaska (Flight 2601) Delta? Aeromexico

32. 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

33. 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