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Location:
Pinnacles, Kalbarri, Shark Bay, Coral Bay and Perth - Australia
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Host Institution: Murdoch University
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Language of Instruction: English
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Academic Credit Available: Yes
Overview
AustraLearn and Murdoch University are pleased to offer a 3-week marine science program on one of the most pristine coral reefs in the world. The Ningaloo Reef is protected by the Ningaloo Marine Park and offers students an amazing location and a unique experience. The course covers three main areas: the diversity and physical processes of WA marine habitats, with a focus on coral reef environments; the biodiversity of reef organisms; and biological processes, with a focus on coral reefs ecosystems.
A series of 15 lectures will provide a physical and biogeographical background to WA coral reefs, WA reef biodiversity and details of key biological and ecological processes of coral reefs. Additional non-assessed lectures on data analysis and the Ningaloo Marine Park and other special lectures may be added or presented at Ningaloo Reef, depending on availability of guest lecturers; examples include indigenous speakers, government agency representatives and visiting researchers.
Academic Credit
Academic credit is available.
Murdoch University offers an official transcript for students to seek transfer credit through their university.
Eligibility
Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and at least one year of college education including a year of biology studies.
Financial Aid
Yes.
Dates
June
Contact
AustraLearn
12050 N. Pecos St. Suite 320
Westminster, CO 80234
USA
Tel:
1-800-980-0033
Fax:
303-446-5955
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