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OVERSEAS STUDIES IN Australia

In this section:

OSPAUSTL 10. Coral Reef Ecosystems

OSPAUSTL 20. Coastal Resource Management

OSPAUSTL 30. Coastal Forest Ecosystems

OSPAUSTL 40. Australian Studies

OSPAUSTL 50. Targeted Research Project

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Overseas Studies: Australia (OSPAUSTL) Courses

OSPAUSTL 10. Coral Reef Ecosystems

Key organisms and processes, and the complexity of coral reef ecosystems. Students explore the Great Barrier Reef from the southern end which demonstrates the physical factors that limit coral reefs, to the northern reef systems which demonstrate key aspects of these high biodiversity ecosystems. Human-related changes. Emphasis is on research experiences and development of analytical skills. Two units only counted for Biology major. GER:DB-EngrAppSci

3 units, Aut (Hoegh-Guldberg, O; Ward, S; Arrigo, K)

OSPAUSTL 20. Coastal Resource Management

Problem solving, research, communication, teamwork, and social assessment skills in sustainable coastal zone management. Issues include: ecosystem functions and values at risk under the proposed development in case study; environmental outcomes most desirable for the local stakeholders and how those are defined; features of the human communities and their function as they relate to the management options; tools or mechanisms for a sustainable management outcome. Taught by multidisciplinary team that includes Australian and developing country experts. Two units only counted for Biology major. GER:DB-EngrAppSci

3 units, Aut (Johnstone, R)

OSPAUSTL 30. Coastal Forest Ecosystems

Prehistory of Australian rainforest and how rainforest structure and biodiversity change with altitude, latitude, and geology. Tropical coastal marine wetlands, mangrove forests, and the relationship between land- and sea-based biota. Biology and ecology of marine plants, mangroves, and tropical salt marsh. Introduction to specialized fields of marine plant biology and ecology including biogeography and evolution, aquatic plant ecophysiology, water quality and bioindicator techniques, pollution and eutrophication, and environmental control of marine plant distribution and productivity. Two units only counted for Biology major. GER:DB-EngrAppSci

3 units, Aut (Hall, J)

OSPAUSTL 40. Australian Studies

Introduction to Australian society, history, culture, politics, and identity. Social and cultural framework and working understanding of Australia in relationship to the focus on coastal environment in other program courses. Field trips. GER:DB-SocSci, EC-GlobalCom

3 units, Aut (Lilley, I)

OSPAUSTL 50. Targeted Research Project

Prior to arriving in Australia, students establish a link with University of Queensland faculty to develop project ideas that combine personal interests and career goals with opportunities presented by the Australian Coastal Studies program, such as how mangrove roots find sediment rich zones of the shore, or the dynamics of ecotourism in southern and northern coastal Queensland. Project report and presentation in Australia.

4 units, Aut (Staff, 1)

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