AustraLearn: The Australian Experience - Environmental Issues
Australia
Term: Summer
Dates: Multiple intakes
Description:
Students will look closely at the flora and fauna and special ecological issues presented by the spectacular coastal, marine, and rainforest parks of eastern Queensland. Students will take at least one excursion out to the Great Barrier Reef. The course objectives are to provide an overview of:
* the physical and social geography, the climate, and other key environmental factors facing plant, animal, and human life in Australia's tropical and sub-tropical coastal and forest areas;
* a number of key ecological issues facing land animal populations and marine life on the eastern Australian coast; and
* the ecological impact of the demands of the modern economy, especially tourist activities.
Highlights:
* Explore the spectacular Queensland coast through two multi-day field triips to Fraser Island and Heron Island on the Great Barrier Reef
* Learn from the academic experts at Bondrecognized as leading professors in their fields worldwide
* Four week course for credit located in the stunning Gold Coast, with a mix of lectures and classwork along with local beach and rainforest excursions
Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)
Cost Include Description:
Program fee includes: pre-departure services, tuition, official transcript, domestic travel within Australia, most meals, lectures, field trips, and excursions. International airfare is not included.
Experience Required: no
This Program is open to
American
and Canadian
Participants.
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Australia
in Groups
Application Process Involves:
- Letters of Reference
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Other
- Transcript
- Written Application
Post-Program Services Include:
AustraLearn's Mission Statement: AustraLearn seeks to foster the development of future leaders, who, through international awareness, gain a greater respect for and understanding of the relationship which exists between North America, Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific in the context of the larger global community.
Year Founded: 1989
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