A course for the students of Professor Elana Epstein, St. Joseph's College, New York

This seven day course is designed for college level students to learn about ancient Maya mathematics and culture. Exploring ruins combined with onsite lectures will give participants the chance to interactively learn in the very places where ancient sciences were flowering. In addition to exploring the past of Quintana Roo, visits to modern Maya communities and schools will investigate just how much of their ancestral knowledge survives into today. The MEC instructors who will lead the course are respected and renowned scholars from the field of Ancient Maya Studies.

Ancient Maya Mathematics and Culture in Quintana Roo, Mexico
Price	Arranged through SJCNY
Date	MAY 15-21, 2008
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May 15, Thursday: Arrival and Orientation 12:30pm: Land in Cancun and meet MEC transport at the airport 1-3pm: Lunch in Cancun and transport to Puerto Morelos 5-7pm: Lecture: Ancient Maya History Overnight in Puerto Morelos
	May 16, Friday: Lectures in Puerto Morelos 8-9am: Breakfast 9-2pm: Explore Puerto Morelos 2-3pm: Lecture: Maya Numbers and Math 4-5pm: Lecture: Maya Calendars Overnight in Puerto Morelos
	May 17, Saturday: Ek Balam 7-8am: Breakfast and hotel check out 8-1pm: Transport to and tour of Ek Balam 1-3pm: Lunch in Valladolid and transport to Chichen Itza 6-7pm: Lecture: Maya Geometry Overnight in Chichen Itza
	May 18, Sunday: Chichen Itza 7-8am: Breakfast 8-1pm: Tour of Chichen Itza 1-3pm: Lunch and swimming at Cenote Ik'il Overnight in Chichen Itza
	May 19, Monday: Modern Maya Schools 7-9am: Breakfast and hotel check out 9-12pm: Visiting schools in Maya communities 12-2pm: Lunch in Valladolid 2-4pm: Return to Puerto Morelos Overnight in Puerto Morelos
	May 20, Tuesday: Puerto Morelos 8-9am: Breakfast 9-12pm: Meeting teachers and students from Puerto Morelos high schools 12-2pm: Lunch break 2-3pm: Discussion led by Prof Epstein 6-8pm: Closing ceremonies Overnight in Puerto Morelos
May 21, Wednesday: Departure 8-11am: Breakfast and free time 11am: Transport back to Cancun for 2:05pm flights out

Puerto Morelos: Rancho Sak Ol
on the beach 5 blocks from downtown Puerto Morelos
Hotel services include AC, phones, internet, on-site restaurant, and access to the beach

Chichen Itza: Villas Arquelogicas
Once a Club Med hotel, beautiful grounds
Hotel services include AC, phones, restuarant, and pool

- Lodging
- Breakfasts & 4 lunches
- Final Dinner
- Ground transportation
- Entrance fees
- Guiding
- Lectures and course resource packet.


- Airfare to/from Cancun
- Travel insurance
- 2 lunches in Playa del Carmen
- Dinners

Proceeds from MEC Tours are the center's primary source of research funding. As such, a portion of the tour costs are tax deductible. MEC will provide participants with receipts and proper documentation regarding the center's 501(c)(3) non-profit status for your records.