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FEATUREDCOURSES
Australia’s Terrestrial Environment
BIOL2001
This course introduces you to the flora and
fauna of the Australian continent. Through
lectures and field trips (Brisbane Forest
Park, Fraser Island World Heritage Area
and Australia Zoo), you will examine a
range of Australian animals and vegetation
types, and learn about Australian climate,
soil and geomorphology, along with
those historical factors that have helped
shape this continent’s distinctive terrestrial
environment. The course also provides a
broad understanding of ecological principles
and processes that are specific to Australia,
and allows you to critically assess the
effects of human activities on our fragile
terrestrial ecosystems. There are additional
costs for the field trip.
Australia’s Marine Environment
MARS2005
This course aims to develop an
understanding of the significance of
Australia’s marine systems and their
importance in the global scene. The
course examines the diversity of marine
environments, both pristine and altered,
sites of conservation significance,
endangered plants and animals, as well
as jurisdictional responsibilities. Field
trips are not compulsory, but are highly
recommended.
Outback Ecology Field Studies
BIOL3016
This course offers the unique opportunity of
learning core principles of ecology during
a week-long field trip to remote outback
Queensland. In the spectacular surrounds
of Idalia National Park in far western
Queensland, you will learn about the flora
and fauna of this fragile ecosystem and the
management strategies imperative for its
conservation.
The course consists of a rotation
through three small-group projects that
include investigating the water and energy
requirements of kangaroos, identifiying
plants and monitoring rangeland conditions,
and studying habitat use by kangaroos and
wallabies.
Do not miss out on this rare opportunity to
visit Australia’s delicate outback ecosystem
and learn more about the factors critical to
its conservation. This course is held between
Semesters 1 and 2, but you may enrol in
either semester. There are additional costs for
field trips.
International Field Studies:
Natural and Built Environments
of a Selected Region
ENVM3205
The course provides you with an opportunity
to develop an appreciation of the natural
and built environments of a selected
region of south or south-east Asia,
including physical and human geography,
contemporary society, demography,
environmental management, planning and
architecture.
The course includes lectures, workshops,
and a 10-day field trip to a selected
international region. You will benefit from
cross-disciplinary and reflective approaches
to learning. An additional fee is payable for
the field trip.
Field Geology
ERTH2050
This course aims to train you in geological
mapping and field techniques in structurally
simple geological terrains; in the field
recognition and analysis of structural,
stratigraphic and sedimentological features;
in the planning and execution of geological
field surveys; and in the regional synthesis of
geological field data.
The course is conducted as tutorials and
a two-week field trip during the July inter-
semester break. An additional fee is payable
for the field trip.
UQ CODE COURSE NAME
ANTH3090 Ethnographic Fieldwork
ARCS3010 Field Archaeology
BIOL2015 Ecology Field Studies
ERTH3050 Field Geology: Mapping in the
Outback
NOTES
– Course information is correct as at April 2013 and may
change in 2014. Please refer to www.uq.edu.au/study
for current information.
– Whilst all listed courses are available to Study Abroad
and Incoming Exchange students, some will require
Faculty/School approval as relevant previous study
may be required.
FIELDTRIPS
SOPHIELEBUTT
(UNITEDKINGDOM)
Incoming Exchange Student
“One UQ course that I most enjoyed
was BIOL2001: Australia’s Terrestrial
Environment. It covered the unique
flora and fauna found in Australia,
with the added excitement of
frequent animal visitors appearing
in class...yes, even a crocodile! The
outstanding feature of this course has
to be the field trip to Fraser Island, a
highlight of my year in Australia, and
led by lecturers clearly passionate in
their field of study. This is one course
not to be missed!”
OTHERCOURSES
The table below lists other popular courses
in this area available to Study Abroad and
Incoming Exchange students. A full list of
courses can be found on UQ’s Courses and
Programs website at www.uq.edu.au/study
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