2010 FEES & COSTS per person

Transportation (estimate for 8 enrollees) *	$370
Meals (estimate; see Provisions page)**	[$155]
Motels (assumes multiple occupancy)	$85
Campsites (assumes 5-person tenting)	$85
Entry Fees (Carlsbad Caverns, Mc Donald Observatory, Big Bend Ranch)	$45
Supplies & Field Notebook	$15
SUBTOTAL FIELD COSTS (Course Fee)**	$600
UNDERGRADUATE TUITION ***	$700
TOTAL estimate per person**	$1300

* the transportation costs will increase if fuel prices exceed $3.00 per gallon, and will vary according to the number and type of vehicles we use, and the number of passengers.

** the course fee DOES NOT include meals, souvenirs, entertainment, laundry, and personal communications. This meals cost is an estimate for YOUR planning only.

*** at the Winterim undergraduate in-state resident rate

A $100 registration deposit is due upon registration. Winterim fees are due in full on 25JAN10, and any remainder will appear on your Spring Semester tuition bill that is due on 15FEB10.

Any unused Course Fee funds will be divided equally and refunded as tuition credit to the students.

This course requires permission from the instructors AND preregistration. Obtain the preregistration form in the Department Office (Science D332). There maximum enrollment is 18 students.

To assure yourself a seat in this course, please advise the instructor by e-mail (link below) by Friday, 04DEC09. Due to vehicle seating capacity, we cannot assure your acceptance into the course (although we will certainly try) if we receive your commitment later than Friday, 04DEC09.

All registrations are for 3 credits. No other options exist.

Heywood [email] maintains this page, last updated 19AUG09. We monitor our cell phone from 6 to 8 PM CST when in range. That number is (715) 459-8181.