September 7 - Day 1

See Venue for more information.

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

14:30-15:00 Arrival at Asamushi Research Center (if arriving earlier you may use free time until check in to look around Asamushi.

15:00 Check in

15:30-16:00 Orientation and course introduction (M. Robert, Kyoto University)

16:00-17:00 Opening lecture by a course instructor

17:30- Lodging/accommodation tour

18:00 Welcome dinner at cafeteria

September 8-10 - Day 2-4 (core experimental program)

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 identification

·      Special Lecture by Mr. Takuya Mikami (September 9)

·      Lectures by course instructors

September 11 - Day 5 - Lunch and dinner served

9:00- Main experimental program and preparation for presentation

14:00- Presentation and discussion

Evening BBQ

September 12 - Day 6

9:30 Check out.

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

Lunch (on your own)

Departure