Emory Ecology and Evolutionary Biology in Queensland

  Australia

• Queensland: 
Queensland

Term: Summer 

Description: This program provides students with the opportunity to explore the unique evolutionary history of the flora and fauna of Australia,as well as the country's past and ongoing struggle with invasive species. This program is suggested for Biology, Environmental Studies, and Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology majors. Field experience enhances classroom instruction at James Cook University in Townsville, Queensland. During the third week of the course, students take a week long field excursion to sites near Cairns. Field sites include the Great Barrier Reef, Magnetic Island, and Paluma.

Highlights: Emory University has offered high-quality summer study abroad experiences around the world for nearly forty years. These popular programs provide opportunities for you to study aspects of another country's culture and society in disciplines spanning the social sciences, the sciences, and the humanities. Emory's summer study abroad programs are planned and directed by Emory faculty, and generally the courses are also taught by Emory faculty. The courses are designed to take full advantage of the overseas setting in which they take place.

Courses: All program participants take a total of eight Emory credit hours.

BIO 341: Evolutionary Biology
Description: 4 credit hours

BIO/ENVS 349: Ecology of Invasions
Description: 4 credit hours

In addition Emory Summer Study Abroad programs, CIPA also provides opportunities for students to conduct research abroad and community service projects abroad during the summer.

Eligibility Requirements: Minimum 3.0 GPA; BIO 141/142 or ENVS 131/132; good academic standing; at least 18 years of age; completion of a full year of college; and currently enrolled in a college/university.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: USD 8,620.00

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Australia Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Scholarships are Available. Emory University Employee Courtesy Scholarships may be applied to the academic fee portion of the summer study abroad program's cost. For more information, please see Summer Study Abroad Scholarships. Students on this program may be eligible to apply for the following scholarship: CIPA Study Abroad Grant (Summer).

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Emory University: Center for International Programs Abroad's Mission Statement: The Center for International Programs Abroad is dedicated to fulfilling Emory College's commitment to internationalization through study abroad. In collaboration with Emory faculty, CIPA develops, promotes, and administers programming for undergraduate students that encourages both intellectual and personal growth through challenging scholarship and cultural immersion. Its services support students and faculty before, during, and after the study abroad experience in order to ensure that study abroad is an essential part of an Emory College education.