Day 1 (August 26)

See Venue for more information.

Arrival at RCMB, Asamushi. (you may use free time until check in to look around Asamushi)

15:00 Check in.

15:30-16:00 Orientation and course introduction

16:00-17:00 Opening lecture: Prof. I. Gleadall (AiCeph LLC and Tohoku University)

17:30- Dormitory tour

18:00 Welcome dinner

Days 2-5

From 9:00 Main experimental program (Field and laboratory) - Lunch and dinner served each day (12:00-13:00)

·      Seashell extrusion behavior

·      Walking behavior of sea roaches

·      Fertilization and early development of the sea urchin

·      Plankton collection, observation, and classification

Day 3: 17:00-18:00 Lecture by Prof. B. Harvey (University of Tsukuba)

Day 4: 16:00-17:00 Lecture by Prof. T. Kano (Tohoku University)

Day 5 14:00-18:00  Presentations and discussion 

18:30 BBQ (Subject to change depending on weather)

Day 6 (August 31)

9:30-Check out.

10:00- 11:00 Program wrap-up - Optional visit to the Asamushi aquarium.

Lunch (on your own)

Departure