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HOBART AND WILLIAM SMITH COLLEGES QUEENSLAND, Center for (CGE) AUSTRALIA Global Education QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA

About Queensland Located on the eastern coast, Queensland is the second largest state in Australia. This part of the country is home to incredible ecological and geographic diversity, including the , sparsely populated bush () to the west, the hills and mountains of the , subtropical and tropical , and the Great Barrier Reef to the east. Brisbane, the capital, is Australia’s third largest city with a population of about 1.4 million yet maintains a “small ” feel. With its tropical , numerous gardens and , and accessible location, it offers many attractions for visitors.

The Program The Queensland program is based at the of Queensland (UQ), Australia’s Marine Ecology, Hands-On! largest university, and is organized in coordination with The School of Biological Sciences. Integrating field and lecture components, the program focuses on the marine and terrestrial ecology of eastern Australia and includes extended excursions that highlight the variety of ecosystems found in this region.

Courses All students participating in the program will be required to take four courses:

The Terrestrial Ecology of Australia (1 credit) This course examines the heritage of the terrestrial flora and , and assumes a basic familiarity with the biology and ecology of terrestrial systems. The origins and uniqueness of Australia's flora and fauna will be discussed in light of continental drift, as well as past and present Australian environments. The course combines lectures and field-based work with essays and research reports to develop knowledge of Australia's unique terrestrial environments and to provide the skills with which to investigate them. Field activities include excursions to Stradbroke Island (a large sand island bearing mainly wallum vegetation) and the at Lamington National Park. A visit to an arid inland site gives students further opportunity to examine and explore aspects of terrestrial ecology shaped by the harsh environment.

The Marine Ecology of Australia (1 credit) Students in this course are expected to have some familiarity with biological and ecological principles, sampling techniques and experimental design and statistics. The course draws together background knowledge of Australian marine systems and maritime resources with a variety of 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 class- room lectures and field-based learning with essays and research reports to provide an understanding of tropical marine biolo- gy and ecology.

Australian Culture, Society, and Contemporary Issues (1 credit) This overview of Australia draws upon the expertise of lecturers from a number of departments and programs (especially Studies Program and the Aboriginal and Islander Studies Program) at the University of Queensland, as well as practitioners from a variety of fields. Among the topics that be covered are: Aboriginal society and culture; European impact on the environment; sustainable and development; the Australian political system; the ; and education; and nuclear weapons in the South Pacific. Discussions, journals, papers, and student presentations will provide a chance for reflection on the similarities and differences between the cultures of Australia and the .

Sustenance and Sustainability (1 credit) This course will expose students to sustainability practices and policies in the U.S. and Australia. We will explore issues relating to natural resources, energy, and waste management with a special focus on topics surrounding food and water. The class material will be supplemented and enhanced by visits to both urban and rural environments throughout the semester, including extended excursions to Heron Island, Stradbroke Island, Lamington National Park (a rainforest), and National Park as well as local excursions in and around Brisbane. The topics presented in this course will be broadened and informed by the material presented in the courses offered by the University of Queensland during the semester.

Academic Focus

The Queensland program will be particularly appropriate for students intending to or in the natural sciences, especially biology and environmental studies.