Join us as we travel to the Land Down Under for 3 weeks in the field, gaining an understanding of the environmental, economic, political, and sociocultural characteristics and issues that shape space, place, and society in one of Australia’s most populated and environmentally threatened coastal regions. Focusing on the dynamics of coupled natural and human systems, students will explore and apply a wide range of field techniques – observational, analytic, and interpretive - working with UW faculty, local experts, and community members.
Instructors: Maggie Bourque | Jeff Hamerlinck
DATES & CREDITS
Offered every other year. The program includes the following components:
Spring semester: ENR 4965 / 5965 QLD Human & Physical Landscapes
3 credits, Online Asynchronous: 2nd Block
May-June: travel to Australia
Upcoming programs: TBD
REQUIREMENTS & ADMISSION
Open to all UW students. Preference given to applicants enrolled in Haub School programs.
Pre-requisites:
Admission: program admission is dependent upon application and possible interview. Apply here.
Travel requirements: passport valid for travel to the Australia. Additional requirements may apply.
PROGRAM FEE
Includes: lodging, in-country transportation, entrance fees, instruction, excursions, and some meals.
Does not include: roundtrip airfare, most meals, UW Education Abroad fee (includes travel insurance), visa fee, or UW tuition and fees for spring semester credits.
Program Fee: varies (est. $4500/student; depends on number of participants)
SCHOLARSHIPS & FUNDING
Haub School Field & Global Scholarship ($500-$1000)
Cheney Study-Abroad Faculty-Directed Program Grants ($500-$800, 3.0 GPA needed) students participating in faculty-directed programs are only eligible for this Cheney Grant
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
place identity and neighborhood experience mapping in Brisbane
tour the Brisbane River and learn about the impacts of floods, historical land use, and population booms on urban planning
experience the intersections of recreation, land conservation, and local economic development with locals, NGOs, and land managers in ecologically crucial coastal areas with population and tourism pressures
local agriculture tours near Mooloolaba in the Sunshine Coast hinterlands; browse the Eumundi market and experience local food, crafts, art, antiques, music, and culture
learn cultural history and explore relationships of people and place in the Glasshouse Mountains
observe diverse ecoregions including rainforests to coastal dunes, coral cays and everglades; learn about unique fauna at the Australia Zoo
theorize, witness, and process climate change impacts, loss, and resilience on the Great Barrier Reef
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Participants should be prepared for long periods of sitting, extensive walking, moderate hiking, swimming (flotation device optional), and some rustic style accommodations. Participants should be prepared spend full days outdoors in changing weather conditions.
LEARN MORE
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QUESTIONS?
Please contact Field & International Program Coordinator
Melanie Matthews - melanie.matthews@uwyo.edu.