Students from the USA can make normal progress towards their home institution degrees and earn a minimum of 21 quarter units for the semester. Housing is organised on-campus at one of the University of Queensland residential halls. During field activities, students and staff will live at field stations that offer full amenities. The programs listed below are available as a single semester full-time special program. Applications by letter including academic references, academic record demonstrating adequate background in biological sciences.
Courses are subject to change without notice.
This program assumes at least intermediate level of familiarity with the biology and ecology of marine organisms, sampling techniques, sampling and experimental design and statistics. The program draws together background knowledge of Australian marine systems and maritime resources with advanced concepts and exercises in marine biology. The program takes participants from the rich diversity of the estuarine and coastal systems around Moreton Bay to Heron Island on the Great Barrier Reef. It combines lectures and field-based tuition with essays and research reports to provide an advanced level understanding of tropical marine biology and ecology with particular emphasis on comparisons temperate Pacific Ocean systems. Together with some fascinating side trips to consolidate information on other aspects of Australian ecology and Australian life the program represents an intensive and diverse teaching package that is unique in Australia.