Link to the Chula Vista Nature Center

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FAQ (Frequently asked questions) about this assignment

Here are some questions most people have about this assignment:

Q- I heard the Nature Center was closed for remodeling. When will it open?

A- The Chula Vista Nature Center has completed an extensive remodel, effective August 28, 2006 and is now open and lookin' marvelous!

Q- Do you provide rides to the Nature Center?

A- No. Because of the sheer number of Biology 100 L students we are not able to provide rides.

 

Q- How much does it cost?

A- The regular admission is $6.00 but SDSU students working on their assignments will be admitted for $5.00.

 

Q- I like that kind of thing and I might want to go back. I'm also not sure if I can finish in one visit.

A- If you save your receipt you can return once any time within a week at no extra charge. The Nature Center also offers a college study pass good for an entire semester. It is non transferable and you must show valid SDSU student ID but is a good deal if you'll visit 3 or more times.

 

Q- Where is it? [MAP]

A- Its at the west end of E street in Chula Vista. This is where the Sweetwater river empties into San Diego Bay. It is approximately seven miles south of downtown San Diego and seven miles north of the international border. Take I-5 south to E street and head west for about a block. Park your car in the lot and wait for the free shuttle. The Address is: 1000 Gunpowder Point Drive, Chula Vista, CA 91910-1201

 

Q- How often does the shuttle run?

A- Every 15-20 minutes. The last shuttle goes into the nature center 1 hour prior to closing, the last shuttle leaves the nature center at closing.

 

Q- What are the hours for the center?

A- 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday through Sunday.

Closed: Mondays, Thanksgiving day and the day after, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and Easter Sunday.

 

Q- Will we be meeting there as a class?

A- No. Most instructors will visit the center once, probably on a weekend, and if yours is going he/she should let you know when he or she will be there. You can meet them at that time if it is convenient for you. You may be able to contact other instructors to try to find one that's going when you want to go. Check the room schedule and click on an instructor's name to send them an email message.

 

Q- Can I work together with my friend on this?

A- Yes and No. You are free to go together and discuss the questions and answers but everything that you write down must be your own thoughts, not those of your friend. Even if you rearrange the wording- if you use someone else's answer you've plagarized them. Think of it this way, if someone asks you about an answer and then they say, "oh, that's good, can you repeat that?" you're about to cross a line when they go to copy it down. Unfortunately, with an assignment like this it is tempting to copy answers to save time. This is covered in the syllabus.