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Puerto Peñasco, Mexico

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Contact the Program Director

Dr. Alex Cheroske

Life Science Department
P:  480-654-7303
Office: RDM S - 253
cheroske@mesacc.edu

 

Program Website - Study Abroad Puerto Peñasco, Mexico

 

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Program Location

Puerto Peñasco is located on the Sea of Cortez (our nearest ocean experience) which has one of the best intertidal expanses in the world! Our destination is a little over 60 miles from the US border which makes the seaside city an easy 3 1/2 hours drive from Phoenix.

May 14-May 21, 2013

This introduction to Marine Biology, designed for the non-major, will take you to the Sea of Cortez (our nearest ocean experience), which has one of the best intertidal expanses in the world! At low tide, as much as 300 feet of what was once covered by the sea is exposed. Students will study the area between the tides and collect both plant and animal specimens, which will be studied under the microscope. Students will take part in an ongoing scientific survey of intertidal organisms in local habitats. Depending on the timing of the best tides, the dates of the program vary from year to year.

Estimated Program Costs

  • Program Fee: $859 (due 3/22/13)
  • Tuition: 1 credit
  • Registration Fee: $15
  • Meals: Breakfast & lunch included.   Estimated cost for dinners is $100.

Cost includes: round trip transportation by van, educational excursions, instructional support, lodging in the dormitories of Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans (CEDO), textbook, travel insurance, and breakfast and lunch.

Puerto Peñasco Program Excursions

Puerto Penasco Program Details

Between tides, students will collect specimens from the rocky intertidal area and compare with specimens found in a sandy intertidal area. If you are a certified scuba diver, there will be time for diving. If you are not certified, and would like to explore the sport, a divemaster in the area will arrange this experience for an extra fee.

Courses Offered (1 credit)

Dates to Remember

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Information Sessions

Wednesdays - 6:00pm - 6:45pm:
Sept. 12 & Sept. 26, 2012
Oct. 10 & Oct. 24, 2012
November 7, 2012
Jan. 30 & Feb. 13, 2013
Download the flyer here.


Thursdays - 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm

Sept. 13 & Sept. 27, 2012
Oct. 11 & Oct. 25, 2012
November 8, 2012
January 31 & Feb. 14, 2013

Financial Aid Specialist available at all Thursday sessions!

Student Lounge

NU-6 building.

Scholarship Deadline

Friday, March 1, 2013

Get information on scholarships, grants, and financial aid for study abroad here.

Program Application Deadline

Friday, March 1, 2013

Late applications may be considered.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply early to reserve your place!  Late applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Complete the Application - this pdf file can be completed on your computer and then saved and printed.


Submit directly to the Program Director or to the Study Abroad Coordinator.

Payment Deadline

Friday, March 22, 2013

Download the helpful guide: How to Pay for Study Abroad

Mandatory Orientation

Saturday, April 13, 2013

9 am - 2 pm

Room LB145 in the Elsner Library at the Southern & Dobson campus.


You must attend the mandatory general study abroad orientation. There may be additional required meetings for your specific program. Contact the Program Director for details.