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Course Title Course Prefix**Course
NumberCRNs
CourseType
Credit Hours
Instructor(s) Departmentof Instructor(s)
CourseStart Date
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Total LectureHours
Total Field/ LabHours
Total ContactHours*
Field Studies in Natural Resources FANR(ANTH)(ECOL)(GEOG)(INTL)(RLST) 4271/6271
54038, 54039, 54040, 57611, 54043, 54044, 54045, 54051, 57614, 54012, 54013, 54015, 57612, 54018, 54019, 54020, 54021, 57615, 54054, 54055, 54056, 57616, 54059, 54061, 54062, 54063, 57617, 54066, 54071, 54072, 57618, 54075, 54076, 54077, 54078, 57619, 54287, 54288, 54289, 57623, 54291, 54293, 54294, 54295, 57624, 54026, 54580 Lecture 3
Field Animal Behavior BIOL 3720L 58046 Lecture 3 John Maerz Forestry 5/11/2016 6/2/2016 41.25 10.5 / 2 = 5.25 46.5Natural History of the South Pacific BIOL(FANR) 3460/H 57622, 58045, 55067, 55078 Lecture 3 Mark Farmer Cellular Biology 5/11/2016 6/2/2016 38.1 7.8 / 2 = 3.9 42
Special Topics in International Business INTB 5100 58016, 55296 Seminar 3**Bold indicates prefixes provided *Total Contact Hours = Total Lecture Hours + (Total Field Hours / 2)
Courses require 12.5 contact hours for each credit hour earned
For questions, please contact the Office of Curriculum Systems at [email protected] or 706-542-6358.
Study Abroad Program Name:Please provide the following information:
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Discover Abroad Maymester in Australia and New ZealandSABD 109654159Summer 2016Michael [email protected]
165150
13-May-16
Program Leader/Contact Name:
Short-Term Study Abroad Program Information
Please also complete the Academic Itineraries attached to this document.
6 Total Number of Credit Hours Taken by Each Graduate Student:
Program End Date (Last meeting with enrolled students ):Travel Start Date: 11-May-16
5-Jun-16
Anticipated Number of Total Students Participating in Program:
Please list each course offered through the program on a separate row below:
Information Varies - Please refer to the Multiple Itineraries (Blue, Green, Orange, Purple, Yellow)
5-Jun-16
Study Abroad (SABD) Course ID:Study Abroad (SABD) Course CRN:Semester Program will be Offered:
0Anticipated Number of Graduate Students in the Program:
Anticipated Number of Transient Students:Anticipated Number of UGA Students:
Total Number of Credit Hours Taken by Each Undergraduate Student: Anticipated Number of Undergraduate Students in the Program: 150
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Information Varies - Please refer to the Multiple Itineraries (Blue, Orange)
Program Leader/Contact Phone Number:Program Leader/Contact Email Address:Program Start Date (First meeting with enrolled students ):
Travel End Date:
Sample Academic Itinerary
Study Abroad Program Name: Discover Abroad Maymester Australia and New Zealand: GreenStudy Abroad Course ID: SABD 1096Program Start and End Dates: May 11 - June 5, 2016Instructors and Courses Taught: Dr. Chris Joseph ANTH/FANR/ECOL/GEOG/INTL 4271/6271 (3 credits)
Dr. John Maerz BIOL 3720L (3 credits)
FANR 4271 BIOL 3700Pre-departure Lecture Field Lecture Field
4/17/16 (4 hours) Orientation 2.00 2.00
Online Lecture (Prior to arrival in country) Welcome to Discover Abroad 0.75 0.75
Online Lecture (Prior to arrival in country) Introduction to Australia 0.50 0.50
Online Lecture (Prior to arrival in country) Introduction to New Zealand 0.50 0.50
Online Lecture (Prior to arrival in country) AB lecture I [AUDIO]: A historical introduction to Animal Behavior 1.00Dr. John Maerz
Online Lecture (Prior to arrival in country) AB lecture II [AUDIO]: A Primer on Evolution for Animal Behavior 1.00Dr. John Maerz
Wednesday, May 11 Day 1: Arrive Queenstown (D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
13:55 Group Flight NZ641 arrives from AucklandLook for "UGA" sign in arrivals hallProfessional Touring, Nyall Fraser, 02.7673.0001
15:00 Check in to Pinewood
15:30 - 16:00 Survey A 0.25 0.25UGA facultyThe Hub, Pinewood Lodge
16:00 - 17:30 Orientation: Introduction to program themes, risk management, and academic expectations 0.75 0.75Module thematic essay and NZ introduction discussionUGA facultyThe Hub, Pinewood Lodge
17:30 - 19:00 Digital Introductions and pizza dinner 0.50 0.50UGA facultyThe Hub, Pinewood Lodge
Thursday, May 12 Day 2: Queenstown (B, L) Lecture Field Lecture Field
05:00 - 06:00 Self-catered group breakfast
06:00 - 08:00 The ecology and natural resources of Australia and New Zealand 2.00UGA facultyThe Hub, Pinewood Lodge
9:00 - 13:00 Natural history of the Southern Alps: Queenstown Hill interpretive hike 1.00 2.00UGA facultyPack lunch for hike
14:30 - 15:00 First full day quiz 0.25 0.25UGA facultyThe Hub, Pinewood Lodge
15:00 - 16:30 AB lecture III: Controlling behaviors: from genes to learning to culture and play 1.50UGA faculty
16:30 - 18:00 Introduction to Queenstown and the region 1.50John Cushen027 640 7522The Hub
18:30 Dinner on your own
Friday, May 13 Day 3: Queenstown to Deep Cove (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
06:30 - 07:00 Self-catered group breakfast, kitchen clean up and store luggage
Accommodation: Pinewood Lodge, 48 Hamilton Rd., Queenstown, Tel. 03.442.8273
Accommodation: Pinewood Lodge, 48 Hamilton Rd., Queenstown, Tel. 03.442.8273
07:15 - 08:30 Ethogram prep and Doubtful Sound species lecture 1.25UGA facultyStudent accommodations
08:30 Coach depart for Manapouri Visitor Center (174 km - approx. 2.5 hours)
12:00 Boat departs from Manapouri visitor center (check-in by 11:40) approx. 1 hour03.249.6602Pearl Harbour, Waiau St., Manapouri
13:15 Coach depart for Deep Cove (approx. 40 minutes)
Group lunch and clean up
16:00 - 17:30 Introduction to Fiordlands National Park and World Heritage Site 1.50PC Taylor
18:00 Module NZ due
18:00 - 19:00 Group dinnerDeep Cove dining area
20:00 - 21:30 AB lecture IV: Sensory systems and communication 1.50UGA faculty
21:30 - 22:30 Optional: Glowworm walk and bird callsUGA faculty and PC Taylor
Saturday, May 14 Day 4: Deep Cove (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
07:00 - 08:00 Group breakfastDeep Cove dining area
09:00 - 10:00 Visitor capacities in Fiordland National Park 1.00PC TaylorDeep Cove dining ara
10:30 - 13:00 Group Takahe 0.50 2.00Forest succession: Helena Falls guided walkPC Taylor
Lunch
14:00 - 16:00 Group Takahe 1.00 1.00Brasell Point: Guided plant identification walkPC Taylor
11:15 - 14:30 Group WekaSocial and natural history of the fiords: Interpretive cruiseDepart from pier outside Deep Cove lodge
14:30 - 17:30 Group WekaEthnogram project preparation
18:00 - 19:00 Group dinner and clean upDeep Cove dining area
19:30 - 20:30 Module Fiordlands discussion 0.50 0.50UGA faculty
Group time for working on Ethogram Project
Sunday, May 15 Day 5: Deep Cove (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
07:00 - 08:00 Group breakfastDeep Cove dining area
09:00 - 10:00 Collaborative decision making in Fiordland National Park: 1.00Guardians of the Fiordlands versus DOCPC Taylor
10:30 - 13:00 Group WekaForest succession: Helena Falls guided walkPC Taylor
Lunch
Accommodation: Deep Cove Hostel, Doubtful Sound, 03.218.7655
Accommodation: Deep Cove Hostel, Doubtful Sound, 03.218.7655
14:00 - 16:00 Group WekaBrasell Point: Guided plant identification walkPC Taylor
11:15 - 14:30 Group Takahe 1.00 1.00Social and natural history of the fiords: Interpretive cruiseDepart from pier outside Deep Cove lodge
14:30 - 17:30 Group Tahake 2.00Ethnogram project preparation
18:00 - 19:00 Group dinnerDeep Cove dining area
18:00 - 19:00 Group dinnerDeep Cove dining area
19:30 - 21:00 Module Fiordlands debate 0.25 0.25UGA faculty and field guideDeep Cove dining area
Group time for working on Ethogram Project
Monday, May 16 Day 6: Deep Cove to Queenstown (B, L) Lecture Field Lecture Field
06:30 - 07:30 Group breakfast; pack take-away lunchesDeep Cove dining area
07:30 - 09:00 Clean up hostel and pack
09:00 - 09:30 Fiordlands species ID quiz 0.50UGA faculty and PC Taylor
09:45 Coach departs for Manapouri visitor center (via boat)
12:00 Coach departs for Queenstown (174 km)Professional Touring, Nyall Fraser, 02.7673.0001
en route Indigenous birds of New Zealand (weather permitting) 0.50Te Anau Wildlife ParkUGA faculty
en route AB Lecture V [Audio]: Habitat selection, despotic behavior, migration and dispersal 1.00UGA faculty
Preparation for Aoraki/Mt. Cook 0.50en route UGA faculty
16:00 - 17:30 Animal behavior audio lecture discussion 1.00UGA facultyStudent accommodations
17:30 - 18:30 Module NZ feedback 0.50 0.50UGA faculty Student accommodations
Accommodation: Pinewood Lodge, 48 Hamilton Rd., Queenstown, Tel. 03.442.8273
Tuesday, May 17 Day 7: Queenstown (B) Lecture Field Lecture Field
Self-catered group breakfast and clean up
Free day
18:00 Mandatory check in and meal planning
19:00 - 21:00 Group shopping
Wednesday, May 18 Day 8: Queenstown to Aoraki (B, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
06:30 - 07:30 Self-catered group breakfast, clean up kitchen and pack coach
en route Module Fiordlands due
08:00 Coach depart for Fork FarmAdvanced Strathmore, 03.366.7236
Accommodation: Deep Cove Hostel, Doubtful Sound, 03.218.7655
Accommodation: Pinewood Lodge, 48 Hamilton Rd., Queenstown, Tel. 03.442.8273
09:45 - 11:15 Fork Farm: A family owned sheep farm (making a living in the Lake District) 1.00 0.50Phill Hunt 100 Maungawera Valley Rd., off Albert Rd. outside of Wanaka027.223.0398
14:30 - 16:00 Managing high country and land tenure system 1.00 0.50Simon Cameron, owner021.221.9554Ben Ohau Station (Glen Lyon Rd., Twizel, 5.27 kms from State Hwy. 8)
17:30 - 19:00 Group prepared dinnerLodge kitchen
19:30 - 20:30 Module Aoraki and McKenzie discussion 0.50 0.50UGA facultyLodge group area
Thursday, May 19 Day 09: Aoraki (B, D)
07:00 - 08:00 Self-catered group breakfast and clean up
08:30 - 09:30 Introduction to Aoraki/Mt. Cook 1.00Dr. Sue Peoples, LEOTC Educator at Aoraki/Mt. CookMt. Cook Visitor's Center, 03.435.1819
10:00 - 15:00 Hooker Valley walk (Southern Alps ecology and glaciers) 1.00 2.00Group separates into 3 persons or lessUGA faculty
17:00 - 18:30 Group prepared dinner and clean up
19:00 - 19:45 Ethogram activity review lecture 0.75UGA faculty
19:45 - 21:45 Documentary and discussion 0.50 1.50UGA facultyLodge group area
Friday, May 20 Day 10: Aoraki to Kaikoura (B) Lecture Field Lecture Field
06:30 - 07:30 Self-catered group breakfast, clean up kitchen and pack coach.
07:30 - 08:00 Aoraki species ID quiz 0.25 0.25UGA faculty Student accommodations
08:00 Coach departs for Kaikoura
en route AB Lecture VI: Foraging 1.00UGA faculty
en route En route: Rakaia Gorge Braided river ecosystem and impact of irrigation/water resources 0.50UGA faculty
en route Preparation for Kaikoura 0.25 0.25UGA faculty
Dinner on your own
19:00 - 20:00 Managing for sustainability in tourism 1.00John Charteris
20:00 - 21:30 Module McKenzie debate 0.50 0.50UGA facultyKaikoura Top 10 conference room
Saturday, May 21 Day 11: Kaikoura (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
07:00 - 08:00 Self-catered group breakfast and clean upGroup kitchen
08:15 Coach departs for Encounter Kaikoura
08:30 - 12:00 Dolphin Swim 0.50 2.00Encounter Kaikoura, 96 Esplanade, 0800.733.365
Accommodations: Aoraki/Mt. Cook Alpine Lodge, Mt Cook Village, 03.435.1860
Accommodations: Aoraki/Mt. Cook Alpine Lodge, Mt Cook Village, 03.435.1860
Accommodation: Kaikoura Top 10, 34 Beach Rd., Kaikoura, 03.319.5362
12:00 - 13:00 Encounter Kaikoura: The business 1.00Dennis Buurman, ownerEncounter Kaikoura conference room Sack lunch served
13:15 - 16:00 Ecology of the Kaikoura Peninsula: guided walk (low tide 13:15) 1.00 1.50John Charteris
16:00 - 17:00 Ohau waterfall walk and seal pups 1.00John Charteris
17:30 - 19:00 Group prepared dinner and clean upTop 10 conference room
19:00 - 20:30 Module Kaikoura discussion and module Aoraki/McKenzie feedback 0.75 0.75UGA faculty
Ethogram group work timeKaikoura Top 10 conference room
Sunday, May 22 Day 12: Kaikoura to Sydney (B) Lecture Field Lecture Field
Coach departs for Christchurch domestic airport
Monday, May 23 Day 13: Sydney (B) Lecture Field Lecture Field
07:30 - 08:00 Group breakfastYHA group dining room
Free morning
13:00 Module Kaikoura due
13:00 - 15:00 Ethogram Presentations 2.00UGA faculty Observatory Hill Environmental Education Center (EEC)Upper Fort St., Millers PointGlen Halliday, Acting Principal04.0023.0699
15:00 - 16:00 AB Discussion: Optimal Foraging Theory 1.00UGA faculty EEC
Tuesday, May 24 Day 14: Sydney (B) Lecture Field Lecture Field
08:00 - 08:30 Group breafkastYHA group dining room
09:30 - 10:00 Preparation for LEIMeet at Circular Quay outside the Museum of Contemporary Art on the lawn
10:00 - 12:00 Giba Nura: History of the Rocks from an Aboriginal Perspective 1.00 1.00Sydney Learning Adventures, Contact: Joana Ravatu, 04.0802.4452Meet at Circular Quay outside the Museum of Contemporary Art on the lawn
14:30 - 16:00 Introduction to the history of Australia 1.50Dr. Shirley Fitzgerald0423.981.959EEC
16:30 - 18:00 Biogeography of Australia 1.50Dr. Scott Mooney, University of New South WalesSchool of Biological, Earth, and Environmental Sciences0408.789.930EEC
Audio Lecture AB Lecture VII: Personalities, Behavioral Syndromes & Adaptive Individual Differences 1.00UGA faculty
Audio Lecture AB Lecture VIII: Sexual Selection and Animal Mating Systems 1.00UGA faculty
Accommodations: Sydney Harbour YHA, 110 Cumberland St., The Rocks, NSW 2000, 02.8272.0900
Accommodations: Sydney Harbour YHA, 110 Cumberland St., The Rocks, NSW 2000, 02.8272.0900
Accommodations: Sydney Harbour YHA, 110 Cumberland St., The Rocks, NSW 2000, 02.8272.0900
Accommodation: Kaikoura Top 10, 34 Beach Rd., Kaikoura, 03.319.5362
Wednesday, May 25 Day 15: Sydney to LEI (B, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field LEI field staff selected from two of the following: Dr. Tyrone Ridgway, Dr. Dave Logan, Dr. Lindsay Harrington, and Dr. Jayna DeVore
07:00 - 07:30 Group breakfast
07:30 Coach departs of Sydney domestic airportCoach Charter Specialist, 02.9585.1422
TBD Flights to LEI
TBD Introduction to the Island: Basic Safety and other rules 0.50 0.50LEI Staff
TBD Supervised lagoon snorkel 0.50 0.50Field guides
17:30 - 18:00 Module Sydney topics quiz 0.25 0.25UGA faculty
18:00 - 18:30 Module Kaikoura feedback 0.25 0.25UGA faculty
18:30 - 19:30 Group dinner
19:30 - 20:30 AB Discussion: Animal Personalities and Sexual Selection 1.00UGA faculty
20:30 - 21:30 LEI Group Project Overview 0.50 0.50UGA faculty
21:00 Optional: Island Night Walk
Thursday, May 26 Day 16: LEI (B, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
07:00 - 08:00 Group breakfastLEI dining room
Module Sydney due
TBD Animals of the Great Barrier Reef 1.50Field guides
TBD Use open time to work on Group Projects
TBD Climate change through time 1.50Field guides
TBD Reef community interactions: Guided boat snorkel 0.50 0.50Field guides
TBD Reef diversity and interactions group I: Guided reef walk 0.50 0.50Field guides
TBD Reef diversity and interactions group II: Guided reef walkField guides
18:30 - 19:30 Group dinnerLEI dining room
19:30-21:00 AB Discussion: The Mating Game 1.50UGA faculty
21:00-21:30 Project meetings with instructors 0.25 0.25
Friday, May 27 Day 17: LEI (B, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
07:00 - 08:00 Group breakfastLEI dining room
Use open time to work on Group Projects
TBD Reef community interactions: Guided boat snorkel 0.50 0.50Field guides
TBD Digital story workshop 1.00 1.00UGA faculty
Accommodations: Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort, PO Box 348, Runaway Bay QLD 4216, 07.4156.4444
Accommodations: Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort, PO Box 348, Runaway Bay QLD 4216, 07.4156.4444
TBD Preparation for Carnavon Gorge 0.25 0.25UGA faculty
18:30 - 19:30 Group dinnerLEI dining room
19:30 - 21:00 Threats to and Management of the GBR 0.75 0.75Field guidesEducation center
Saturday, May 28 Day 18: LEI to Carnarvon Gorge overnight (B, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
07:00 - 07:45 Group breakfast
08:00 - 09:30 LEI species ID quiz and closing discussion 0.75 0.75Field guides and UGA faculty
TBD Flights to Hervey Bay
Coach transfer to Hervey BayOriginal Tours, Steve Hosie, 0418.729.024
Free afternoon
18:00 - 19:30 Group dinnerThe Torquay Hotel421 Esplanade, Torquay, 04.4125.2266
20:00 - 21:00 Supermarket stop Woolworths, Hervey BayPurchase food for 4 lunches in Carnarvon Gorge, $15 per student
21:00 Depart for Carnarvon Gorge (600 km)
Sunday, May 29 Day 19: Carnarvon Gorge (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
08:00 – 08:30 Group breakfast and clean up
09:00 – 12:00 Introduction to Carnarvon National Park 1.00 2.00Indigenous technology in the Outback workshop Simon Ling, Australia Nature Guides
13:00 - 16:00 Team Emu: Boolimba Bluff hike (Carnarvon module discussion) 1.00 2.00Effects of geology on human cultural adaptationSimon Ling, Australia Nature Guides
Team Kookaburra: Work on Optimal Foraging Packets and LEI Projects
18:00 - 19:00 Group dinner and clean up
19:00 - 20:30 Team Emu: Spotlighting and nocturnal wildlife 1.50Simon Ling, Australia Nature Guides
Monday, May 30 Day 20: Carnarvon Gorge (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
07:00 - 07:30 Group breakfast and clean up
07:45 - 16:30 Team Emu: Guided Walk in Carnarvon Gorge and Discussion of rock art 2.00 4.00(includes Module Carnarvon discussion)Simon Ling, Australia Nature Guides
07:45 - 10:00 Team Kookaburra: Boolimba Bluff hike (includes Module Carnarvon discussion)Effects of geology on human cultural adaptationUGA faculty
13:00 - 18:00 Team Kookaburra: Work on Optimal Foraging Packets and LEI Projects
18:00 – 18:45 Group dinner and clean up
19:00 - 20:30 Team Kookaburra: Spotlighting and Nocturnal WildlifeSimon Ling, Australia Nature Guides
19:00-21:00 Team Emu: Work on Optimal Foraging Packets and LEI Projects
Accommodations: Takarakka Bush Resort, Carnarvon Gorge, 07.4984.4535
Accommodations: Takarakka Bush Resort, Carnarvon Gorge, 07.4984.4535
Accommodations: Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort, PO Box 348, Runaway Bay QLD 4216, 07.4156.4444
Tuesday, May 31 Day 21: Carnarvon Gorge to Brisbane overnight (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
07:00 - 07:30 Group breakfast and clean up
07:45 - 16:30 Team Kookaburra: Guided Walk in Carnarvon Gorge and Discussion of rock art(includes Module Carnarvon discussion)Simon Ling, Australia Nature Guides
08:00-12:00 Team Emu: Work on Optimal Foraging Packets and LEI Projects
18:00 – 18:45 Group dinner and clean up
19:00 – 20:30 Southern Skies Stargazing 1.50At the airstrip, bring sleeping bags
22:00 Coach departs for overnight trip to Brisbane
Wednesday, June 01 Day 22: Brisbane (B, L) Lecture Field Lecture Field
en route Group breakfastMcDonalds
08:30 Coach leaves for Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
09:30 - 12:00 Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary 2.00Includes BBQ lunch708 Jesmond Rd., Fig Tree Pocket, QLD, 07.3378.1366
Free afternoon
17:30 - 18:00 Survey BUGA faculty 0.25 0.25Astor conference room
18:00 - 19:00 Evaluations 0.50 0.50UGA facultyAstor conference room
Thursday, June 02 Day 23: Brisbane (D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
08:00 - 10:00 Ethogram project presenations 2.00UGA facultyAstor conference room
13:30 Module Carnarvon Gorge dueModule Thematic essay due
13:30 - 15:30 Final Exam 1.50 1.50UGA faculty Astor conference room
19:00 - 20:00 Group dinner Hub's Wok, 22 Barry Parade, Fortitude Valley, 07.3831.3800
Friday, June 03 Day 24: Brisbane to USA or Fiji Lecture Field Lecture Field
Coach departs for Brisbane international airport
Total Hours Lecture Hours 42.3 41.3Field Hours (2 field hours = 1 lecture hour) 11.8 23.5 5.3 10.50Total Equivalent Lecture Hours 54.0 46.5
Accommodations: Astor Metropole Hotel, 193 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill, Brisbane, 07 3144 4000
Accommodations: Astor Metropole Hotel, 193 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill, Brisbane, 07 3144 4000
Sample Academic Itinerary
Study Abroad Program Name: Discover Abroad Maymester Australia and New Zealand: OrangeStudy Abroad Course ID: SABD 1096Program Start and End Dates: May 11 - June 5, 2016Instructors and Courses Taught: Dr. Maric Boudreau and Dr. Michael Tarrant INTB 5100 (3 credits)
Dr. Mikell Gleason ANTH/FANR/ECOL/GEOG/INTL 4271/6271 (3 credits)FANR 4271 INTB 5100
Pre-departure Lecture Field Lecture Field
4/17/16 (4 hours) Program orientation 2.00 2.00
Online Lecture (On your own time) Welcome to Discover Abroad 0.75 0.75
Online Lecture (On your own time) Introduction to Australia 0.50 0.50
Online Lecture (On your own time) Introduction to New Zealand 0.50 0.50
Wednesday, May 11 Depart U.S. for Australia Lecture Field Lecture Field
TBD Group flight departs LAX
Friday, May 13 Day 1: Arrive Noosa (L, D) Lecture Field Lecture FieldTA to remind students to contact their parents to let them know they've arrived.
TBD Group flight arrivesLook for "UGA" sign in arrivalsOriginal Tours, Steve Hosie 04.1872.9024
10:30 - 14:00 Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary 2.00Includes BBQ lunch708 Jesmond Rd., Fig Tree Pocket, QLD, 07.3378.1366
14:00 Coach departs for Noosa
16:30 Check into accommodations
18:00 - 18:30 Survey A 0.25 0.25Dr. Michael TarrantCQU
18:30 - 20:00 Orientation I: Introduction to program themes and risk management 0.75 0.75Dr. Michael TarrantIncludes pizza dinner
20:00 - 21:00 Digital introductions 0.50 0.50
Saturday, May 14 Day 2: Noosa (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture FieldPack a lunch or buy food at Eumundi Markets
Self-catered breakast and clean up
08:00 - 09:00 Introduction to the Noosa research project: Data collection 1.00Dr. Michael TarrantFaculty condo
09:00 Coach departs for Eumundi markets
09:30 - 10:00 Sustainable management of the largest arts and crafts market in Australia 0.50Daniel West, General Manager04.1973.3468Location TBA
10:00 - 12:00 Noosa research project: Data collection 2.00
12:30 Coach returns to accommodations
14:00 - 15:00 First full day quiz 0.50 0.50Dr. Michael TarrantCQU
Accommodations: Coral Beach Resort, 12 Robert Street, Noosaville, Tel: 07 5499 7777
15:00 - 16:00 Orientation II: Academic expectations and introduction to the thematic essay 0.50 0.50Dr. Michael TarrantCQU
16:00 - 17:00 Endangered Species lecture (SESYNC) 1.00Dr. Michael TarrantFaculty condo
16:00 - 17:00 SSI preparation I 1.00Dr. Michael Tarrant
Sunday, May 15 Day 3: Noosa (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
Self-catered breakfast and clean up
8:15 Walk to CQU90 Goodchap St., Noosaville07.5440.7000
09:00-10:00 Welcome to Noosa: Noosa Tourism Interactive Video (marketing Noosa as a Place) 1.00Dr. Michael Tarrant UGACollaborative I, CQU
10:30-12:00 Sustainability of place 1.50Dr. Michael Tarrant, UGACollaborative I, CQU
12:00-13:00 Socio-scientific simulation: The politics of marina development 1.00Dr. Michael Tarrant, UGACollaborative I, CQU
Return to accommodations on own via bus, taxi or on foot
15:00-17:00 SSI preparation II 2.00Coral Beach
19:00 - 21:00 SSI simulation hearing and debrief 2.00UGA FacultyCQU
Self-catered dinner and clean up
Monday, May 16 Day 4: Noosa to Carnarvon Gorge (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture FieldTravel to Carnarvon Gorge will take about 11 hours with stops. Make yourself comfortable with travel (pillow, hoodie, iPod etc)
6:00 Coach departs Noosa for Carnarvon GorgeOriginal Tours, Steve Hosie 04.1872.9024
en route SESYNC project 1.00Dr. Michael Tarrant, UGA
17:00 - 18:00 Introduction to Carnarvon National Park 0.50 0.50Simon Ling, Australia Nature Guides04.0874.1292
18:00 - 19:00 Group dinner and clean up
19:00 - 20:30 Team Emu: Spotlighting and Nocturnal Wildlife 0.50 1.00Simon Ling
Tuesday, May 17 Day 5: Carnarvon Gorge (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture FieldField gear. Pack lunch and extra water for long walk. Activities may change depending on weather
06:30 - 07:30 Group breakfast and clean up
07:45 - 16:30 Team Emu: Guided walk in Carnarvon Gorge and discussion of rock art (includes 1.50 4.00
Accommodations: Coral Beach Resort, 12 Robert Street, Noosaville, Tel: 07 5499 7777
Accommodations: Coral Beach Resort, 12 Robert Street, Noosaville, Tel: 07 5499 7777
Accommodations: Takarakka Bush Resort, Carnarvon Gorge, 07.4984.4535
module Carnarvon discussion)Simon Ling
07:45 - 10:00 Team Kookaburra: Boolimba Bluff hike 1.00 1.00Effects of geology on human cultural adaptationUGA faculty
13:30 - 16:30 Team Kookaburra: Natural history of Warumba Gorge: Guided walk 3.00Simon Ling
18:00 – 18:45 Group dinner and clean up
19:00 - 20:30 Team Kookaburra: Spotlighting and Nocturnal WildlifeSimon Ling
Wednesday, May 18 Day 6: Carnarvon Gorge to Hervey Bay airport overnight (B, L D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
Check out of tents and store all luggage in designated tents before breakfast. Coach will stop for breakfast at McDonalds in Hervey Bay. Pack a lunch to take to LEI with you.
for evenings. Bring sunscreen, academic materials, all necessary medicines. Closed toe shoes required for reef walking, but there is an ample supply of loaners on the island. Lunch not covered on LEI, B and D are quite ample, but take some dry, sealed snacks if you like. No refridgerators. Ants can be a problem. Food is available at the bar, but can be expensive and time consuming to get. TA to call LEI and verify flight times for tomorrow: 0800.072.200
06:30 - 07:30 Group breakfast and clean up
07:45 - 16:30 Team Kookaburra: Guided walk in Carnarvon Gorge and discussion of rock artSimon Ling
07:45 - 10:00 Team Emu: Boolimba Bluff hikeEffects of geology on human cultural adaptationUGA faculty
18:00 - 19:00 Group dinner
19:00 - 20:30 Southern Skies star gazing 0.50 1.00Simon Ling
20:30 - 21:30 Module Carnarvon Gorge discussion and quiz 0.50 0.50
22:00 Coach departs for Hervey Bay airport
Thursday, May 19 Day 7: Hervey Bay to Lady Elliot Island (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
for evenings. Bring sunscreen, class materials, all necessary medicines. Faculty to pay for breakfast at HB McDonalds with p-card (approx. $10 per person , $360)FAculty to discuss with students NO taking food from breakfast buffet and to be aware of food waste on LEI.
Store luggage at the airport per LEI check in instructions.Your LEI field guides are Dave Logan and Tyrone Ridgway.
07:00 Group breakfast at McDonaldsen route to airport
TBD Flights to Lady Elliot Island
TBD SESYNC presentations 1.50UGA faculty
Introduction to the Island: Basic Safety and other rules 0.50 0.50LEI Staff
Introduction to LEI module and group research project 0.50 0.50Field guides
Introduction to snorkel useLagoon or pool
Accommodations: Takarakka Bush Resort, Carnarvon Gorge, 07.4984.4535
Field gear. Pack lunch for long walk. You will want a packed lunch for tomorrow, too.
Plan ahead: tomorrow you will be traveling with just a small bag. Luggage weight limit for LEI 10kg. No need for sleeping bags or towels. Bring swimwear and warmer layer
Luggage weight limit for LEI 10kg. No need for sleeping bags or towels. Bring swimwear and warmer layer
TA to do room checks.There are two field guides for LEI. Please make sure that all water activities are supervised with a minimum of 1 guide per 15 students.
Field guides
18:30 - 19:30 Group dinner
19:30 - 21:00 Poisonous and venemous creatures of the GBR 1.50Field guides
Friday, May 20 Day 8: LEI (B, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
07:00 - 08:00 Group breakfastLEI dining room
Module Carnarvon Gorge due
TBD Reef community interactions: Guided boat snorkel 1.00Field guides
Reef diversity and interactions group I: Guided reef walk 0.50 1.00Field guides
Reef diversity and interactions group II: Guided reef walkField guides
Ethics and worldviews 1.00Dr. Mikell Gleason
18:30 - 19:30 Group dinnerLEI dining room
19:30 - 21:00 Group debate: Managing stakeholder needs 1.00UGA faculty and field guides
Saturday, May 21 Day 9: LEI (B, D) Lecture Field Lecture FieldTA/Faculty do a passport check today.
07:00 - 08:00 Group breakfastLEI dining room
Threats to the GBR 0.75 0.75Field guidesEducation center
Reef community interactions: Guided boat snorkel 1.00Field guides
Group project research and analysis 0.50 1.00 0.50 1.00
Module Great Barrier Reef discussion 0.50 0.50UGA faculty
Management of the GBR 1.50Field guidesEducation center
18:30 - 19:30 Group dinnerLEI dining room
19:30 - 21:00 Group project presentations 0.75 0.75UGA faculty and field guidesEducation center
Accommodations: Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort, PO Box 348, Runaway Bay QLD 4216, 07.4156.4444
Daily itinerary will be posted on white board in classroom. This will be the working schedule. The itinerary below is a sample of the subjects/activities to be covered. Mealtimes to be determined by LEI staff.
Accommodations: Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort, PO Box 348, Runaway Bay QLD 4216, 07.4156.4444
Accommodations: Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort, PO Box 348, Runaway Bay QLD 4216, 07.4156.4444
Sunday, May 22 Day 10: LEI to Sydney (B) Lecture Field Lecture FieldCheck out of rooms by 10:00, place all tagged baggage in the departure lounge. Clear all tabs at main office. Please double check that you have all your belongings (chargers? Phones? Swimsuits?)
07:00 - 08:00 Group breakfastLEI dining room
08:00 - 09:30 Group discussion, synthesis of themes, and LEI quiz 1.00 0.50UGA faculty and field guides
TBD Flights to Hervey Bay
TBD Group flight departs for Sydney
TBD Coach departs for Sydney Harbour YHACoach Charter Specialist, Tel. 02.9585.1422
Monday, May 23 Day 11: Sydney (B) Lecture Field Lecture Field
08:00 - 08:30 Group breakfastYHA group dining room
09:00 - 10:00 Module Sydney discussion 0.50 0.50UGA faculty Meet at Circular Quay outside the Museum of Contemporary Art on the lawn
10:00 - 12:00 Giba Nura: History of the Rocks from an Aboriginal Perspective 1.00 1.00Sydney Learning Adventures, Contact: Joana Ravatu, 04.0802.4452Meet at Circular Quay outside the Museum of Contemporary Art on the lawn
Tuesday, May 24 Day 12: Sydney to Kaikoura (B, D) Lecture Field Lecture FieldSydney: Remove sheets and pillow cases from bed and place in baskets in dining room.Have bags packed on coach 15 minutes prior to departure.Kaikoura: Sleeping bags and towels required. Wifi available for purchase.
In Kaikoura, purchase 2 group dinner and 3 group breakfasts. TA to call Encounter Kaikoura to confirm dolphin swim details 0800.733.365 TA - note that if you prefer, instead of cooking the dinner, you can order pizzas or fish and chips. Details in logistics folder. Field guide is John Charteris (02.7710.1429)
TBD Coach departs for Sydney international airport
Flights TBD
TBD Coach departs for accommodationsCoach information
Group dinner en route
Wednesday, May 25 Day 13: Kaikoura (B, L) Lecture Field Lecture Field
07:00 - 08:00 Self-catered breakfast and clean upTop 10 conference room
08:00 Coach departs for Encounter Kaikoura
08:30 - 12:00 Dolphin Swim 3.00Encounter Kaikoura, 96 Esplanade, 0800.733.365
12:00 - 13:00 Encounter Kaikoura: Green tourism business 1.00Dennis Encounter Kaikoura conference room Sack lunch served
Accommodations: Sydney Harbour YHA, 110 Cumberland St., The Rocks, NSW 2000, 02.8272.0900
Kaikoura New World supermarket, 124 Beach Rd., 03.319.5723, open 07:30 - 21:00 Mon - Sun.
Accommodation: Kaikoura Top 10, 34 Beach Rd., Kaikoura, 03.319.5362
For the dolphin swim: bring a small bag with a towel and change of clothes for after the swim (you will be cold). You will wear a full wet-suit with mask and snorkel while swimming. You will be able to change on the boat, and there are showers back at the Encounter Kaikoura building.
Accommodations: Sydney Harbour YHA, 110 Cumberland St., The Rocks, NSW 2000, 02.8272.0900
20:00 - 21:00 Life cycle: Cradle to grave analysis 1.00Dr. Maric Boudreau
Thursday, May 26 Day 14: Kaikoura (B, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
09:00 - 11:00 100% Pure Kaikoura: Earthcheck, Te tai o marokura (indigenous stewardship), 2.00and community engagementRachel VaughnProposed roundtable
13:30 - 16:30 Kaikoura Peninsula Guided walk: Conservation and sustainability 1.00 2.00John Charteris03 3257 703.
17:30 - 18:30 Group prepared dinnerTop 10 conference room
Friday, May 27 Day 15: Kaikoura to Aoraki/Mt. Cook (B, D) Lecture Field Lecture FieldTimes are approximate.
Faculty to buy 2 group ($700) dinners and top up breakfast for another 3 days.
07:00 - 08:00 Self-catered group breakfast, clean up kitchen and pack coach
08:00 Coach departs for Aoraki Mt. Cook (approx. 502 km)
10:00 Supermarket stop - RangioraStudents to purchase lunch for 3 days (inc. today)
en route Rakaia Gorge Braided river ecosystem: Conservation and sustainability of hydro power 0.50John Charteris
en route Lake Tekapo hydro power scheme 0.50John Charteris
17:00 - 18:30 Group preprared dinner and clean up
19:00 - 20:00 The Triple-Bottom Line in Mount Cook National Park village 1.00Hermitage management??
20:00 - 21:00 Module Aoraki and McKenzie discussion 0.50 0.50UGA FacultyLodge group area
Saturday, May 28 Day 16: Aoraki/Mt. Cook (B, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
TA will collect your module answers at breakfast. TA call Simon Cameron and Fork Farm today to confirm meeting time for tomorrow morning. Facullty and field guide to collect plant samples for species ID quiz.
07:00 - 08:00 Self-catered group breakfast and clean up
Module Kaikoura due
08:30 - 09:30 Introduction to Aoraki/Mt. Cook: National park conservation 1.00Dr. Sue Peoples, LEOTC Educator at Aoraki/Mt. CookMt. Cook Visitor's Center, 03.435.1819
10:00 - 15:00 Hooker Valley walk: Southern Alps ecology, park conservation, and visitor manageme 0.50 1.00 0.50 1.00Group separates into 3 persons or lessJohn Charteris
17:00 - 18:30 Group preprared dinner and clean up
19:00 - 20:00 Introduction to land tenure 1.00UGA faculty and John CharterisAlpine Lodge common area
Buy lunch at supermarket stop or purchase at lunch stop.
Accommodations: Aoraki Alpine Lodge, Mt. Cook Village, 03.435.1860
Field gear. Pack lunch
Accommodation: Kaikoura Top 10, 34 Beach Rd., Kaikoura, 03.319.5362
Accommodation: Kaikoura Top 10, 34 Beach Rd., Kaikoura, 03.319.5362
20:00 - 20:30 Module McKenzie discussion 0.25 0.25UGA faculty Alpine Lodge common area
Accommodations: Aoraki Alpine Lodge, Mt. Cook Village, 03.435.1860
Sunday, May 29 Day 17: Aoraki/Mt. Cook to Queenstown (B) Lecture Field Lecture FieldField gear. Pack lunch, food also will be available. Closed toe shoes required at Fork Farm. No toilet facilities at Ben Ohau or Fork Farm.
Fresh Choice supermarket, 64 George Rd., 03.441.1252, open 7:00 - 24:00 Mon - Sun. Call Phill Hunt from Wanaka to confirm your arrival time (you are about 20 minutes away). Facultly and field guide to set up species ID quiz.TA/Faculty call Real Journeys to confirm departure time for tomorrow: 0800.656.501.
06:30 - 07:30 Self-catered group breakfast, clean up kitchen and pack coach
07:30 - 08:00 Aoraki species ID quiz 0.50UGA faculty and John CharterisStudent accommodations
08:00 Coach departs for Queenstown (262 km) via Ben Ohau and Fork Farm
09:00 - 10:30 Land management and conservation in the High Country 0.50 0.25 0.50 0.25Ben Ohau Station (Glen Lyon Rd., Twizel, 5.27 kms from State Hwy. 8)Simon Cameron, 021.221.9554
Lunch stop in Wanaka
14:30 - 16:00Fork Farm: A family owned sheep farm (Sustainable living in the Lake District)
0.50 0.25 0.50 0.25Phill Hunt 100 Maungawera Valley Rd., off Albert Rd. outside of Wanaka027.223.0398
en route to Queenstown Prepartion for Deep Cove 0.50UGA faculty
Dinner on own in Queenstown
Monday, May 30 Day 18: Queenstown to Deep Cove (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
Stop in at Te Anau supermarket to pick up groceries for Deep Cove (already paid)
07:00 - 08:00 Self-catered group breakfast, kitchen clean up and store luggage
08:30 Coach depart for Manapouri Visitor Center (174 km - approx. 2.5 hours)
12:00 Boat departs from Manapouri visitor center (check-in by 11:40) approx. 1 hour03.249.6602Pearl Harbour, Waiau St., Manapouri
13:15 Coach depart for Deep Cove (approx. 40 minutes)
Group lunch and clean up
16:00 - 17:30 Introduction to Fiordlands National Park and World Heritage Site 1.50Field guide
18:00 - 19:00 Group dinnerDeep Cove dining area
20:00 - 21:00 Optional: Glowworm walk and bird callsUGA faculty and field guide
Sleeping bag, towel, pillow case (or use a t-shirt), and rain gear required. Insect repellant recommended for protection against sand flies.Cook prep and clean up groups check with Bob Hughes regarding duties.All outdoor activities are weather dependent.
Faculty to remind students to visit reception at Pinewood for ideas of
Accommodation: Pinewood Lodge, 48 Hamilton Rd., Queenstown, Tel. 03.442.8273
TA will collect module answers at dinner. TA to perform room check. Verify with Pinewood where to store luggage. Group will meet Bob Hughes at Deep Cove, 870.7.7645.3025 (satellite phone at hostel)TA remind dinner preparation group to check in with Bob to see what needs to be done and when.
Accommodation: Deep Cove Hostel, Doubtful Sound, 03.218.7655
Tuesday, May 31 Day 19: Deep Cove (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture FieldField gear for cruise and any hikes.Cruise participants to pack lunch after breakfast
07:00 - 08:00 Group breakfastDeep Cove dining area
09:00 - 10:00 Visitor capacities in Fiordland National Park 1.00Field guideDeep Cove dining ara
10:30 - 13:00 Group Takahe 0.50 2.00Forest succession: Helena Falls guided walkField guide
Lunch
14:00 - 16:00 Group Takahe 1.00 1.00Brasell Point: Guided plant identification walkField guide
11:15 - 14:30 Group Weka 3.00Social and natural history of the fiords: Interpretive cruiseDepart from pier outside Deep Cove lodge
18:00 - 19:00 Group dinner and clean upDeep Cove dining area
19:30 - 20:30 Module Fiordlands discussion 0.50 0.50UGA faculty
Wednesday, June 01 Day 20: Deep Cove (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture FieldField gear for cruise and any hikes.Cruise participants to pack lunch after breakfast
07:00 - 08:00 Group breakfastDeep Cove dining area
09:00 - 10:00 Collaborative decision making in Fiordland National Park: 1.00Guardians of the Fiordlands versus DOCPC Taylor
10:30 - 13:00 Group WekaForest succession: Helena Falls guided walkField guide
Lunch
14:00 - 16:00 Group WekaBrasell Point: Guided plant identification walkField guide
11:15 - 14:30 Group TakaheSocial and natural history of the fiords: Interpretive cruiseDepart from pier outside Deep Cove lodge
18:00 - 19:00 Group dinnerDeep Cove dining area
19:30 - 21:00 Module Fiordlands debate 0.25 0.25UGA faculty and field guideDeep Cove dining area
Accommodation: Deep Cove Hostel, Doubtful Sound, 03.218.7655
Faculty/field guide to collect plant samples for the species ID quiz tomorrow night. Put samples out for review tonight, then store in some water in the refrigerator or outside.
Accommodation: Deep Cove Hostel, Doubtful Sound, 03.218.7655
Thursday, June 02 Day 21: Deep Cove to Queenstown (B, L) Lecture Field Lecture Field
Hostel must be cleaned up before depature, incluing mopping the bathrooms, sweeping, cleaning up any trash. Bob Hugheswill instruct. Pack a lunch.
07:00 - 08:00 Group breakfastDeep Cove dining area
08:00 - 09:30 Clean up hostel and pack
09:45 Coach departs for Manapouri visitor center (via boat)
11:30 Coach departs for Queenstown (174 km)
16:00 - 17:30 Queenstown: Sustainable community planning in a tourism-dependent community 1.50Charlie Phillips Queenstown Resort College
Friday, June 03 Day 22: Queenstown (B) Lecture Field Lecture Field
07:30 - 08:30 Self-caterered group breakfast and cleanup
Free day
18:00 - 19:00 Mandatory check inGroup area of accomodations
Saturday, June 04 Day 23: Queenstown (B, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
07:00 - 08:00 Self-catered group breakfast and clean up
08:15 - 09:00 Survey B 0.25 0.25UGA faculty The Hub
09:00 - 10:00 Evaluations 0.25 0.25UGA faculty The Hub
10:30 - 13:30 Final INTB exam 3.00UGA faculty The Hub
16:30 - 18:30 Concept quiz 2.00UGA faculty The Hub
18:30 Group dinnerTBD
Sunday, June 05 Day 24: Queenstown to USA or Fiji (B) Lecture Field Lecture Field
TBD Coach departs for Queenstown airport
TBD Flight departs for LAX
TBD Flight departs for Fiji
Total Hours Lecture Hours 30.25 29.50 39.75 10.50Field Hours (2 field hours = 1 lecture hour) 14.75 5.25Total Equivalent Lecture Hours 45.00 45.00
Accommodation: Pinewood Lodge, 48 Hamilton Rd., Queenstown, Tel. 03.442.8273
Accommodation: Pinewood Lodge, 48 Hamilton Rd., Queenstown, Tel. 03.442.8273
Accommodation: Pinewood Lodge, 48 Hamilton Rd., Queenstown, Tel. 03.442.8273
Are you going to Fiji? Don't forget that there will be an exam on the second day over the Fiji pre-departure lecture AND Module Fiji: Community and the Fijian Way of Life readings.
Sample Academic Itinerary
Study Abroad Program Name: Discover Abroad Maymester Australia and New Zealand: PurpleStudy Abroad Course ID: SABD 1096Program Start and End Dates: May 11 - June 5, 2016Instructors and Courses Taught: Dr. Dorset Trapnell ANTH/FANR/ECOL/GEOG/INTL 4271/6271 (3 credits)
Dr. Mark Farmer BIOL/FANR 3460 (3 credits)
FANR 4271 BIOL 3460Pre-departure Lecture Field Lecture Field
4/17/16 (4 hours) Orientation 2.00 2.00
Online Lecture (Prior to arrival in country) Welcome to Discover Abroad 0.75 0.75
Online Lecture (Prior to arrival in country) Introduction to Australia 0.50 0.50
Online Lecture (Prior to arrival in country) Introduction to New Zealand 0.50 0.50
Wednesday, May 11 Day 1: Christchurch to Kaikoura (D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
Coach departs for Kaikoura
Check into accommodations
Lunch on own in downtown Kaikoura
17:00 - 17:30 Survey A 0.25 0.25UGA facultyTop 10 conference room
17:30 - 18:30 Orientation I: Introduction to program themes and risk management 0.50 0.50(including preparation for Dolphin Encounter and Aoraki/Mt. Cook)UGA faculty Top 10 conference room
18:30 Pizza dinner
19:00 - 20:00 Orientation II: Academic expectations and an introduction to the thematic essay 0.50 0.50UGA faculty Top 10 conference room
20:00 - 21:00 Digital introductions 0.50 0.50UGA faculty Top 10 conference room
Thursday, May 12 Day 2: Kaikoura (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
07:00 - 08:00 Self-catered group breakfastGroup kitchen
08:15 Coach departs for Encounter Kaikoura
08:30 - 12:00 Dolphin Swim 0.50 2.00Encounter Kaikoura, 96 Esplanade, 0800.733.365
12:00 - 13:00 Encounter Kaikoura: The business 0.50 0.50Dennis Buurman, ownerEncounter Kaikoura conference room Sack lunch served
13:15 - 16:00 Ecology of the Kaikoura Peninsula: guided walk (high tide 11:17) 0.50 0.75 0.50 0.75John Charteris
16:00 - 17:00 Ohau waterfall walk and seal pups 0.50 0.50John Charteris
17:30 - 19:00 Group prepared dinner and clean upTop 10 conference room
19:30 - 20:15 First full day quiz 0.38 0.38UGA faculty Top 10 conference room
20:15 - 21:30 Module NZ introduction and Kaikoura discussion and organism presentations 1.00 0.25UGA faculty Top 10 conference room
Friday, May 13 Day 3: Kaikoura to Aoraki (B, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
Accommodation: Kaikoura Top 10, 34 Beach Rd., Kaikoura, 03.319.5362
Accommodation: Kaikoura Top 10, 34 Beach Rd., Kaikoura, 03.319.5362
07:00 - 08:00 Self-catered group breakfast, clean up kitchen and pack coach
08:00 Coach departs for Aoraki Mt. Cook (approx. 502 km)
En route Biology lecture podcasts 1.50UGA faculty
10:00 Supermarket stop - RangioraStudents to purchase lunch for 3 days (inc. today)
Approx. 12:00En route: Rakaia Gorge Braided river ecosystem and impact of irrigation/water resources 0.50John Charteris
Approx. 15:30 En route: Lake Tekapo and hydro power 0.50John Charteris
17:00 - 18:30 Group preprared dinner and clean up
19:00 - 20:00 Introduction to alpine ecology 1.00John CharterisAlpine Lodge common area
20:00 - 21:00 Organism presentations 1.00UGA faculty Top 10 conference room
Saturday, May 14 Day 4: Aoraki (B, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
07:00 - 08:00 Self-catered group breakfast and clean up
Modules Kaikoura and NZ due
08:30 - 09:30 Introduction to Aoraki/Mt. Cook 1.00Dr. Sue Peoples, LEOTC Educator at Aoraki/Mt. CookMt. Cook Visitor's Center, 03.435.1819
10:00 - 15:00 Hooker Valley walk (Southern Alps ecology and glaciers) 0.50 1.00 0.50 1.00Group separates into 3 persons or lessJohn Charteris
17:00 - 18:30 Group preprared dinner and clean up
19:00 - 20:00 Introduction to land tenure 1.00UGA faculty and John CharterisAlpine Lodge common area
20:00 - 20:30 Module McKenzie discussion 0.25 0.25UGA faculty Alpine Lodge common area
Sunday, May 15 Day 5: Aoraki to Queenstown (B) Lecture Field Lecture Field
06:30 - 07:30 Self-catered group breakfast, clean up kitchen and pack coach
07:30 - 08:00 Aoraki species ID quiz 0.25 0.25UGA faculty and John CharterisStudent accommodations
08:00 Coach departs for Queenstown (262 km) via Ben Ohau and Fork Farm
En route Biology lecture podcasts 1.00UGA faculty
09:00 - 10:30 Land management in the High Country 1.00 0.50Ben Ohau Station (Glen Lyon Rd., Twizel, 5.27 kms from State Hwy. 8)Simon Cameron, 021.221.9554
Lunch stop in Wanaka
14:30 - 16:00 Fork Farm: A family owned sheep farm (making a living in the Lake District) 1.00 0.50Phill Hunt 100 Maungawera Valley Rd., off Albert Rd. outside of Wanaka027.223.0398
Accommodations: Aoraki/Mt. Cook Alpine Lodge, Mt Cook Village, 03.435.1860
Accommodations: Aoraki/Mt. Cook Alpine Lodge, Mt Cook Village, 03.435.1860
en route to Queenstown Prepartion for Deep Cove 0.25 0.25UGA faculty
Dinner on own in Queenstown
Accommodation: Pinewood Lodge, 48 Hamilton Rd., Queenstown, Tel. 03.442.8273
Monday, May 16 Day 6: Queenstown (B) Lecture Field Lecture Field
07:00 - 08:00 Self-catered group breakfast and clean up
Free day
18:00 - 19:30 Module McKenzie debate 0.50 0.50UGA faculty Student accommodations
19:30 - 20:30 Organism presentations 1.00UGA faculty Student accommodations
Accommodation: Pinewood Lodge, 48 Hamilton Rd., Queenstown, Tel. 03.442.8273
Tuesday, May 17 Day 7: Queenstown to Deep Cove (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
07:00 - 07:45 Self-catered group breakfast and clean up and store luggage
07:45 - 08:45 Modules Kaikoura, NZ, and module McKenzie feedback 0.50 0.50UGA faculty Student accommodations
09:00 Coach depart for Manapouri Visitor Center (174 km - approx. 2.5 hours)Professional Touring, Nyall Fraser, 02.7673.0001
En route Biology lecture podcasts 0.50UGA faculty
12:00 - 13:00 Boat departs from Manapouri visitor center (check-in by 11:40) approx. 1 hour03.249.6602Pearl Harbour, Waiau St., Manapouri
13:00- 14:00 Coach depart for Deep Cove (approx. 40 minutes)
Group lunch and clean up
16:00 - 17:30 Introduction to Fiordlands National Park and World Heritage Site 1.50PC TaylorDeep Cove dining area
18:00 - 19:00 Group dinner and clean up
19:30 - 21:00 Organism presentations 1.50UGA faculty Deep Cove dining area
Thursday, May 19 Day 8: Deep Cove (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
07:30 - 08:30 Group breakfast and clean upDeep Cove dining area
09:30 - 10:30 Visitor capacities in Fiordland National Park 1.00PC TaylorDeep Cove dining ara
10:30 - 13:00 Group TakaheForest succession: Helena Falls guided walk 0.50 2.00PC Taylor
Lunch
14:00 - 16:00 Group Takahe 1.00 1.00Brasell Point: Guided plant identification walkPC Taylor
11:15 - 14:30 Group WekaSocial and natural history of the fiords: Interpretive cruiseDepart from pier outside Deep Cove lodge
18:00 - 19:00 Group dinner and clean upDeep Cove dining area
Accommodation: Deep Cove Hostel, Doubtful Sound, 03.218.7655
19:30 - 20:30 Organism presentations 1.00UGA faculty Deep Cove dining area
20:30 - 21:00 Module Fiordlands discussion 0.50UGA Faculty Deep Cove dining area
21:00 - 22:00 Group Weka night hike: Listening for kiwis and watching for glow worms 1.00UGA faculty and field guide
Thursday, May 19 Day 9: Deep Cove (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
07:30 - 08:30 Group breakfastDeep Cove dining area
09:30 - 10:30 Collaborative decision making in Fiordland National Park: 1.00Guardians of the Fiordlands versus DOCPC TaylorDeep Cove dining ara
10:30 - 13:00 Group WekaForest succesion: Helena Falls guided walkPC Taylor
Lunch
14:00 - 16:00 Group WekaBrasell Point: Guided plant identificaion walkPC Taylor
11:15 - 14:30 Group Takahe 3.00Social and natural history of the fiords: Interpretive cruiseDepart from pier outside Deep Cove lodge
18:00 - 19:00 Group dinnerDeep Cove dining area
19:30 - 21:00 Module Fiordlands debate 0.50 0.50UGA faculty and field guideDeep Cove dining area
21:00 - 22:00 Group Takahe night hike: Listening for kiwis and watching for glow wormsUGA faculty and field guide
Friday, May 20 Day 10: Deep Cove to Queenstown (B, L, D)
06:30 - 07:30 Group breakfast; pack take-away lunchesDeep Cove dining area
07:30 - 09:00 Clean up hostel and pack
09:00 - 09:30 Fiordlands species ID quiz 0.25 0.25UGA faculty and PC Taylor
09:45 Coach departs for Manapouri visitor center (via boat)
12:00 Coach depart for Queenstown (174 km - approx. 2.5 hours)Professional Touring, Nyall Fraser, 02.7673.0001
En route Biology lecture podcasts 1.00UGA faculty
en route Indigenous birds of New Zealand 0.50Te Anau Wildlife ParkSelf-guided
en route Module Fiordlands feedback 0.25 0.25UGA faculty
18:00 - 19:00 Group dinnerPizzas at the Hub
19:00 - 20:30 Introduction to the natural history of New Zealand 1.50John Cushen, Lecturer QRC027.640.7522The Hub
Accommodation: Pinewood Lodge, 48 Hamilton Rd., Queenstown, Tel. 03.442.8273
Accommodation: Deep Cove Hostel, Doubtful Sound, 03.218.7655
Accommodation: Deep Cove Hostel, Doubtful Sound, 03.218.7655
Saturday, May 21 Day 11: Queenstown to Brisbane (B) Lecture Field Lecture Field
07:00 - 08:00 Self-catered group breakfast and clean up
08:45 Coach departs for Queenstown airportProfessional Touring, Nyall Fraser, 02.7673.0001
19:00 Coach departs for accommodationsOriginal Tours, Steve Hosie 04.1872.9024
Sunday, May 22 Day 12: Brisbane to Carnarvon Gorge (L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
08:00 - 09:00 Organism presentations 1.0UGA faculty Astor Conference room
10:00 Coach leaves for Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Original Tours, Steve Hosie 04.1872.9024
11:00 - 15:00 Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary 3.00Includes BBQ lunch708 Jesmond Rd., Fig Tree Pocket, QLD, 07.3378.1366
En route Preparation for Carnarvon Gorge 0.25 0.25UGA faculty
Free time
19:00 - 20:00 Group dinnerMeet at Hub's Walk22 Barry Parade, Fortitude Valley, 07.3831.3800
20:00 - 21:00 Supermarket stop for lunch food purchases Purchase 4 lunches, $15 allocation
21:30 Coach departs from the Astor for Carnarvon Gorge (600 km)
Monday, May 23 Day 13: Carnarvon Gorge (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
08:00 - 09:00 Group breakfast and clean up
09:00 - 12:00 Introduction to Carnarvon National Park 1.00 2.00Indigenous technology in the Outback workshop Simon Ling, Australia Nature Guides04.0874.1292
13:30 - 16:30 Natural history of Warumba Gorge: Guided walk 1.00 2.00Simon Ling
18:00 - 19:00 Group dinner and clean up
19:30 - 20:30 Organism presentations 1.00UGA faculty Dining area
Tuesday, May 24 Day 14: Carnarvon Gorge (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
05:00 - 06:00 Group breakfast and clean up
08:00 - 16:00 Team Emu: Guided walk in Carnarvon Gorge and discussion of rock art 1.50 4.00Simon Ling
08:00 - 10:30 Team Kookaburra: Boolimba Bluff hike (Carnarvon module discussion)Effects of geology on human cultural adaptationUGA faculty
17:00 - 18:00 Group dinner and clean up
18:30 - 20:00 Team Kookaburra: Spotlighting and Nocturnal Wildlife 1.00Simon Ling
20:30 - 22:00 Team Emu: Spotlighting and Nocturnal WildlifeSimon Ling
Wednesday, May 25 Day 15: Carnarvon Gorge (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
Accommodations: Takarakka Bush Resort, Carnarvon Gorge, 07.4984.4535
Accommodations: Astor Metropole Hotel, 193 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill, Brisbane, 07.3144.4000
Accommodations: Takarakka Bush Resort, Carnarvon Gorge, 07.4984.4535
07:00 - 07:30 Group breakfast and clean up
07:45 - 16:30 Team Kookaburra: Guided walk in Carnarvon Gorge and discussion of rock artSimon Ling
07:45 - 10:00 Team Emu: Boolimba Bluff hike (Carnarvon module discussion) 1.00 1.00Effects of geology on human cultural adaptationUGA faculty
18:00 - 19:00 Group dinner and clean up
19:00 - 20:00 Organism presentations 1.00UGA faculty Group dining area
20:15 - 21:45 Southern Skies star gazing 0.50 0.50Simon Ling
Thursday, May 26 Day 16: Carnarvon Gorge to Binna Burra (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
6:30 Group breakfast clean up and pack coach
07:30 Coach departs for Binna Burra
En route Biology lecture podcasts 1.50UGA faculty
18:00 - 19:00 Group dinner Binna Burra Tea House
19:30 - 21:00 Introduction to Lamingtion National Forest 1.50Barry Davies, Gondwanaland GuidesEducation center (barn)04.1758.5865
Accommodations: Binna Burra Lodge, Binna Burra Rd., Beechmont, Qld., 800.074.260
Friday, May 27 Day 17: Binna Burra (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
07:00 - 07:45 Group breakfastBinna Burra Tea House
Module Carnarvon Gorge due
08:00 - 08:45 Organism presentations 0.75UGA faculty Student accommodations common area
09:00 - 15:30 Rainforest ecology: Interpretive walk to Tullawallal 1.00 3.00Dean Hogg, Binna Burra guide, and Dan Blunt, Environmental Advisor at Origin Energy
18:00 - 19:00 Group dinnerBinna Burra Tea House
Accommodations: Binna Burra Lodge, Binna Burra Rd., Beechmont, Qld., 800.074.260
Saturday, May 28 Day 18: Binna Burra (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
07:00 - 08:00 Group breakfastBinna Burra Tea House
08:30 - 09:30 Biology lecture 1.00UGA faculty Student accommodations common area
10:00 - 13:00 Rainforest ecology: Interpretive walk Caves Circuit 0.50 2.00Dan Blunt and Dean Hogg
13:00 - 14:00 Group lunchBinna Burra Tea House
15:00 - 16:00 Module Binna Burra discussion 0.50 0.50UGA faculty Student accommodations common area
16:00 Coach departs for platypus hunt
16:30 - 18:30 Platypus hunt and flying fox count 0.50 1.00Dan Blunt
19:00 - 20:00 Group dinner
Accommodations: Takarakka Bush Resort, Carnarvon Gorge, 07.4984.4535
Binna Burra Tea House
20:30 - 21:00 Binna Burra species/species relationships quiz 0.25 0.25Barry DaviesEducation center (barn)
Accommodations: Binna Burra Lodge, Binna Burra Rd., Beechmont, Qld., 800.074.260
Sunday, May 29 Day 19: Binna Burra to LEI (B, D) Lecture Field Lecture FieldLEI field staff selected from two of the following: Dr. Tyrone Ridgway, Dr. Dave Logan, Dr. Lindsay Harrington, and Dr. Jayna DeVore
06:00 Coach departs for Hervey Bay airport (400 km)Original Tours, Steve Hosie 04.1872.9024
Breakfast/supermarket stop en route outside of Brisbane
TBD Flights to Lady Elliot Island
TBD Introduction to the Island: Basic safety and other rules 0.50 0.50LEI Staff
TBD Module Great Barrier Reef discussion 0.50 0.50Field guides
TBD Introduction to snorkel useLagoon or poolField guides
TBD Module Carnarvon feedback 0.25 0.25UGA faculty
18:30 - 19:30 Group dinner
19:30 - 21:00 Animals of the Great Barrier Reef 0.75 0.75Field guides
21:00 - 21:30 Organism presentations 0.50UGA faculty
Monday, May 30 Day 20: LEI (B, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
07:00 - 08:00 Group breakfastLEI dining room
Module Binna Burra due
TBD Digital story workshop 1.00 1.00UGA faculty
TBD Reef community interactions: Guided boat snorkel 0.50 1.00Field guides
TBD Reef diversity and interactions group I: Guided reef walk 0.50 1.00Field guides
TBD Reef diversity and interactions group II: Guided reef walkField guides
18:30 - 19:30 Group dinnerLEI dining room
19:30 - 21:00 Coral reef biology 1.50Field guides
Tuesday, May 31 Day 21: LEI (B, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
07:00 - 08:00 Group breakfastLEI dining room
TBD Threats to the GBR 1.00Field guidesEducation center
TBD Module Binna Burra due
Accommodations: Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort, PO Box 348, Runaway Bay QLD 4216, 07.4156.4444
Accommodations: Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort, PO Box 348, Runaway Bay QLD 4216, 07.4156.4444
TBD Reef community interactions: Guided boat snorkel 1.00Field guides
TBD Group project research and analysis 0.25 0.50 0.25 0.50UGA faculty and field guides
TBD Climate change through time 1.00Field guides
TBD Management of the GBR 1.50Field guides
18:30 - 19:30 Group dinnerLEI dining room
19:30 - 21:00 Group project presentations 0.75 0.75UGA faculty and field guides
Wednesday, June 01 Day 22: LEI to Sydney (B) Lecture Field Lecture Field
07:00 - 08:00 Group breakfastLEI dining room
08:00 - 08:30 LEI species quiz 0.25 0.25UGA faculty and field guides
08:30 - 10:00 Group discussion and synthesis of themes 0.75 0.75UGA faculty and field guides
10:00 - 10:30 Module Binna Burra feedback 0.25 0.25UGA faculty
TBD Flights to Hervey Bay
15:15 Coach departs for Sydney Harbour YHACoach Charter Specialist, Tel. 02.9585.1422
Free evening
Thursday, June 02 Day 23: Sydney (B, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
07:30 - 08:00 Group breakfastYHA group dining room
Free day
17:00 - 17:30 Survey B 0.25 0.25UGA faculty YHA education center
17:30 - 18:30 Evaluations 0.50 0.50UGA faculty YHA education center
Biology take-home final exam 3.00UGA faculty
17:00 Module thematic essay dueModule LEI due
19:00 Pizza dinner The Australian100 Cumberland St., 02.9247.2229
Friday, June 03 Day 24: Sydney to USA or Fiji Lecture Field Lecture Field
07:00 - 07:30 Group breakfastYHA group dining room
Coach departs for Sydney International airportCoach Charter Specialist, Tel. 02.9585.1422
Total Hours Lecture Hours 41.6 31.8 38.1 7.8Field Hours (2 field hours = 1 lecture hour) 15.9 3.9Total Equivalent Lecture Hours 57.5 42.0
Accommodations: Sydney Harbour YHA, 110 Cumberland St., The Rocks, NSW 2000, 02.8272.0900
Accommodations: Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort, PO Box 348, Runaway Bay QLD 4216, 07.4156.4444
Accommodations: Sydney Harbour YHA, 110 Cumberland St., The Rocks, NSW 2000, 02.8272.0900
Sample Academic Itinerary
Study Abroad Program Name: Discover Abroad Maymester Australia and New Zealand: YellowStudy Abroad Course ID: SABD 1096Program Start and End Dates: May 11 - June 5, 2016Instructors and Courses Taught: Dr. Dalia Abbas ANTH/FANR/ECOL/GEOG/INTL 4271/6271 (3 credits)
Logan Mintz ANTH/FANR/ECOL/GEOG/INTL 4271/6271 (3 credits)
Sunday, April 17 Pre-departure Lecture Field
13:00 - 16:00 Program orientation 3.0
Online Lecture (Prior to arrival in country) Welcome to Discover Abroad 1.5
Online Lecture (Prior to arrival in country) Introduction to Australia 1.0
Online Lecture (Prior to arrival in country) Introduction to New Zealand 1.0
Friday, May 13 Day 1: Arrive Brisbane (L) Lecture Field
08:30 Coach leaves for Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
09:30 - 13:00 Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary 2.0Includes BBQ lunch708 Jesmond Rd., Fig Tree Pocket, QLD, 07.3378.1366
14:00 Check into accommodations
16:00 - 16:30 Survey A 0.5Astor conference room
16:30 - 18:00 Orientation I: Introduction to program themes and risk management 1.5UGA faculty Astor conference room
Saturday, May 14 Day 2: Brisbane to Carnarvon Gorge overnight (D) Lecture Field
08:00 - 09:00 First full day quiz 1.0UGA facultyAstor conference room
09:15 - 10:15 In-country orientation II: Academic expectations and module thematic essay 1.0UGA facultyAstor conference room
10:30 - 11:30 Digital introductions 1.0UGA facultyAstor conference room
13:00 Meet at Queensland MuseumSouth Bank, 07.3840.7555
13:00 - 14:30 Queensland Museum "scavenger hunt" 1.5UGA facultyDiscover Queensland and Dandiiri Maiwar exhibits
14:30 - 15:00 Museum debrief 0.5UGA faculty Grassy area outside the museum
Free time to see Brisbane
18:00 - 19:00 Supermarket stop for lunch food purchases (closes at 19:00)Purchase 4 lunches, $15 allocation per student
19:00 - 20:30 Group dinnerHub's Walk22 Barry Parade, Fortitude Valley, 07.3831.3800
21:30 Coach departs for Carnarvon Gorge (600 km)
Accommodations: Astor Metropole Hotel, 193 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill, Brisbane, 07.3144.4000
Sunday, May 15 Day 3: Carnarvon Gorge Lecture Field
08:00 - 09:00 Group breakfast and clean up
09:00 - 12:00 Introduction to Carnarvon National Park 1.0 2.0Indigenous technology in the Outback workshop Simon Ling, Australia Nature Guides04.0874.1292
13:30 - 16:30 Natural history of Warumba Gorge: Guided walk 3.0Simon Ling
18:00 - 19:00 Group dinner and clean up
19:00 - 20:30 Team Emu: Spotlighting and nocturnal wildlife 0.5 1.0Simon Ling
Saturday, May 16 Day 4: Carnarvon Gorge Lecture Field
05:00 - 06:00 Group breakfast and clean up
06:00 - 15:00 Team Emu: Guided walk in Carnarvon Gorge and discussion of rock art 1.5 4.0Simon Ling
06:00 - 08:30 Team Kookaburra: Boolimba Bluff hike (Module Carnarvon discussion)Effects of geology on human cultural adaptationUGA faculty
18:00 – 18:45 Group dinner and clean up
19:00 - 20:30 Team Kookaburra: Spotlighting and nocturnal wildlifeSimon Ling
Sunday, May 17 Day 5: Carnarvon Gorge to Hervey Bay airport overnight Lecture Field
07:00 - 07:30 Group breakfast and clean up
07:45 - 16:30 Team Kookaburra: Guided walk in Carnarvon Gorge and discussion of rock artSimon Ling
07:45 - 10:00 Team Emu: Boolimba Bluff hike (Module Carnarvon discussion) 1.0 1.0Effects of geology on human cultural adaptationUGA faculty
18:00 - 19:00 Group dinner
19:00 - 20:30 Southern Skies star gazing 0.5 1.0Simon Ling
22:00 Coach departs for Hervey Bay airport
Wednesday, May 18 Day 6: Hervey Bay to Lady Elliot Island Lecture Field
07:00 Group breakfast at McDonaldsen route to airport
10:00 and 12:00 Flights to Lady Elliot Island
TBD Introduction to the Island: Basic Safety and other rules 1.0LEI Staff
TBD Introduction to LEI module 1.0Field guides
TBD Introduction to LEI group research project 1.0Field guides
Accommodations: Takarakka Bush Resort, Carnarvon Gorge, 07.4984.4535
Accommodations: Takarakka Bush Resort, Carnarvon Gorge, 07.4984.4535
TBD Introduction to snorkel use 0.5Lagoon or poolField guides
18:30 - 19:30 Group dinnerLEI dining room
19:30 - 21:00 Animals of the Great Barrier Reef 1.5Field guides
Thursday, May 19 Day 7: LEI Lecture Field
07:00 - 08:00 Group breakfastLEI dining room
TBD Coral Reef biology 1.5Field guides
TBD Module Carnarvon Gorge due
TBD Reef community interactions: Guided boat snorkel 1.0Field guides
TBD Reef diversity and interactions group I: Guided reef walk 0.5 1.0Field guides
TBD Reef diversity and interactions group II: Guided reef walkField guides
TBD Ethics and worldviews 1.0UGA faculty
18:30 - 19:30 Group dinnerLEI dining room
19:30 - 21:00 Threats to the GBR 1.0Field guidesEducation center
Friday, May 20 Day 8: LEI
07:00 - 08:00 Group breakfastLEI dining room
TBD Group project research and analysis 1.0 2.0
TBD Reef community interactions: Guided boat snorkel 1.0Field guides
TBD Module Great Barrier Reef discussion 1.0UGA faculty
TBD Management of the GBR 1.5Field guides
TBD Survivor LEI: Edible flora and fuana 1.0UGA faculty
18:30 - 19:30 Group dinnerLEI dining room
19:30 - 21:00 Group project presentations 1.5UGA faculty and field guides
Accommodations: Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort, PO Box 348, Runaway Bay QLD 4216, 07.4156.4444
Accommodations: Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort, PO Box 348, Runaway Bay QLD 4216, 07.4156.4444
Accommodations: Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort, PO Box 348, Runaway Bay QLD 4216, 07.4156.4444
Saturday, May 21 Day 9: LEI to Sydney (B, D)
07:00 - 08:00 Group breakfastLEI dining room
08:00 - 08:30 Module LEI species/species interactions quiz 0.5UGA faculty and field guides
08:30 - 09:30 Group discussion and synthesis of themes 1.0UGA faculty and field guides
10:00 Flights to Hervey Bay
14:30 Coach departs for Sydney Harbour YHACoach Charter Specialist, Tel. 02.9585.1422
Sunday, May 22 Day 10: Sydney (B, L)
07:30 - 08:00 Group breakfastYHA group dining room
08:00 - 08:30 Module Carnarvon feedback 0.5UGA faculty YHA group dining room
14:30 Module LEI due
14:30 - 16:00 Public health nutrition policy 1.5
0427.928.841Observatory Hill Environmental Education Center (EEC)Upper Fort St., Millers PointGlen Halliday, Acting Principal04.0023.0699
16:30 - 18:00 Evolution of Sydney and history of Australia 1.5Dr. Shirley Fitzgerald, Sydney City Historian0423.981.959EEC
Monday, May 23 Day 11: Sydney (B, L) Lecture Field
07:30 - 08:00 Group breakfastYHA group dining room
08:00 - 09:00 Module Sydney discussion 1.0UGA facultyYHA group dining room
09:00 Depart for Australian Museum
09:30 - 11:00 Aboriginal heritage: Australian museum scavenger hunt 1.5UGA faculty6 College St., Sydney, NSW, 02.9320.6000
11:00 - 11:30 Museum debrief 0.5UGA faculty In Hyde park outside the Australian Museum
14:00 - 15:30 A guided tour of NSW State Parliament 0.5 1.0Macquarie St. Peter Tusiak, 02.9230.3444
16:30 - 18:00 Biogeography of Australia 1.5Dr. Scott Mooney, University of New South WalesSchool of Biological, Earth, and Environmental Sciences0408.789.930EEC
Accommodations: Sydney Harbour YHA, 110 Cumberland St., The Rocks, NSW 2000, 02.8272.0900
Helena Trevena, MHumNut MBA, Research assistant, Food Policy, Australian Division of World Action on Salt and Health
Accommodations: Sydney Harbour YHA, 110 Cumberland St., The Rocks, NSW 2000, 02.8272.0900
Tuesday, May 24 Day 12: Sydney (B, L) Lecture Field
08:00 - 08:30 Group breakfastYHA group dining room
10:00 - 12:00 Giba Nura: History of the Rocks from an Aboriginal Perspective 1.0 1.0Sydney Learning Adventures, Contact: Joana Ravatu, 04.0802.4452Meet at Circular Quay outside the Museum of Contemporary Art on the lawn
12:30 - 13:00 Sydney topics quiz 0.5UGA faculty YHA group dining room
Free afternoon
Wednesday, May 25 Day 13: Sydney to Queenstown (B, L) Lecture Field
06:00 Coach departs for Sydney international airport
14:45 Coach departs for accommodationsProfessional Touring, Nyall Fraser, 02.7673.0001
16:30 - 18:00 Introduction to Queenstown and the region 1.5John Cushen027 640 7522The Hub
18:00 - 18:30 Module NZ discussion 0.5UGA faculty
Thursday, May 26 Day 14: Queenstown to Deep Cove (B, L, D) Lecture Field
07:30 - 08:30 Self-catered group breakfast and clean up
09:00 Coach depart for Manapouri Visitor Center (174 km - approx. 2.5 hours)Professional Touring, Nyall Fraser, 02.7673.0001
12:00 - 13:00 Boat departs from Manapouri visitor center (check-in by 11:40) approx. 1 hour03.249.6602Pearl Harbour, Waiau St. , Manapouri
13:00- 14:00 Coach depart for Deep Cove (approx. 40 minutes)
Group lunch and clean up
16:00 - 17:30 Introduction to Fiordlands National Park and World Heritage Site 1.5Fiona Lee, 02.7225.5208Deep Cove dining area
18:00 - 19:00 Group dinner and clean up
19:30 - 20:30 Group Takahe night hike: Listening for kiwis and watching for glow worms 1.0UGA faculty and field guide
Friday, May 27 Day 15: Deep Cove (B, L, D) Lecture Field
07:30 - 08:30 Group breakfastDeep Cove dining area
09:30 - 10:30 Visitor capacities in Fiordland National Park 1.0Fiona LeeDeep Cove dining ara
Accommodations: Sydney Harbour YHA, 110 Cumberland St., The Rocks, NSW 2000, 02.8272.0900
Accommodations: Sydney Harbour YHA, 110 Cumberland St., The Rocks, NSW 2000, 02.8272.0900
Accommodation: Pinewood Lodge, 48 Hamilton Rd., Queenstown, Tel. 03.442.8273
Accommodation: Deep Cove Hostel, Doubtful Sound, 03.218.7655
10:30 - 13:00 Group TakaheForest succession: Helena Falls guided walk 0.5 2.0Fiona Lee
Lunch
14:00 - 16:00 Group Takahe 1.0 1.0Brasell Point: Guided plant identification walkFiona Lee
11:15 - 14:30 Group WekaSocial and natural history of the fiords: Interpretive cruiseDepart from pier outside Deep Cove lodgeUGA faculty
18:00 - 19:00 Group dinnerDeep Cove dining area
19:30 - 20:30 Module Fiordlands discussion 1.0UGA Faculty Deep Cove dining area
20:30 - 21:30 Group Weka night hike: Listening for kiwis and watching for glow worms 1.0UGA faculty and field guide
Saturday, May 28 Day 16: Deep Cove Lecture Field
07:30 - 08:30 Group breakfastDeep Cove dining area
09:30 - 10:30 Fiordlands ecosystems 1.0UGA faculty Deep Cove dining area
10:30 - 13:00 Group WekaForest succession: Helena Falls guided walkFiona Lee
Lunch
14:00 - 16:00 Group WekaBrasell Point: Guided plant identificaion walkFiona Lee
11:15 - 14:30 Group Takahe 1.0 2.0Social and natural history of the fiords: Interpretive cruiseDepart from pier outside Deep Cove lodgeUGA faculty
18:00 - 19:00 Group dinnerDeep Cove dining area
19:30 - 21:00 Module Fiordlands debate 0.5UGA faculty and field guideDeep Cove dining area
Sunday, May 29 Day 17:Deep Cove to Queenstown (B) Lecture Field
06:30 - 07:30 Group breakfastDeep Cove dining area
07:30 - 08:00 Fiordlands species ID quiz 0.5UGA faculty and field guideStudent accommodations
08:00 - 09:30 Clean up hostel and pack
09:45 Coach departs for Manapouri visitor center (via boat)
Accommodation: Deep Cove Hostel, Doubtful Sound, 03.218.7655
Accommodation: Deep Cove Hostel, Doubtful Sound, 03.218.7655
11:30 Coach departs for Queenstown (174 km)
en route Indigenous birds of New Zealand 0.5Te Anau Wildlife ParkUGA faculty
en route Preparation for Aoraki Mt. Cook 0.5UGA faculty
16:00 - 18:00 Module Sydney feedback 1.0UGA faculty Student accommodations
Monday, May 30 Day 18: Queenstown Lecture Field
Self-catered group breakfast and clean up
Free day
16:00 - 18:00 Digital story workshop 1.0 1.0UGA faculty Student accommodations
Tuesday, May 31 Day 19: Queenstown to Aoraki (B, D) Lecture Field
06:30 - 07:30 Self-catered breakfast and clean up
08:00 Coach departs for AorakiAdvanced Strathmore, 03.366.7236
09:30 - 11:00 Making a living in the lake district: Fork Farm, a working sheep farm 1.0 0.5Phill Hunt, owner 100 Maungawera Valley Rd., off Albert Rd. outside of Wanaka027.223.0398
11:30 - 12:15 Lunch in Wanaka
14:30 - 16:00 Managing high country and land tenure system 1.0 0.5Simon Cameron, owner021.221.9554Ben Ohau Station (Glen Lyon Rd., Twizel, 5.27 kms from State Hwy. 8)
17:30 Module Fiordlands/Queenstown due
17:30 - 19:00 Group prepared dinner and clean up
19:00 - 20:00 Introduction to alpine ecology 1.0John CharterisCommon area
Accommodations: Mt. Cook YHA, 1 Bowen Dr., Mount Cook Village, 03.435.1820
Wednesday, June 01 Day 20: Aoraki (B, D) Lecture Field
07:00 - 08:00 Self-catered breakfast and clean up
08:30 - 09:30 Introduction to Aoraki/Mt. Cook 1.0Dr. Sue Peoples, LEOTC Educator at Aoraki/Mt. CookMt. Cook Visitor's Center, 03.435.1819
10:00 - 15:00 Southern Alps ecology and glaciers: Interpretive walk 1.0 3.0Hooker ValleyJohn Charteris
17:00 - 18:30 Group prepared dinner and clean up
19:00 - 20:00 Module Aoraki and MacKenzie Country discussion 1.0UGA faculty Common area
Accommodation: Pinewood Lodge, 48 Hamilton Rd., Queenstown, Tel. 03.442.8273
Accommodation: Pinewood Lodge, 48 Hamilton Rd., Queenstown, Tel. 03.442.8273
20:00 - 21:00 Module Fiordlands feedback 1.0UGA faculty
Thursday, June 02 Day 21: Aoraki to Kaikoura (B, D) Lecture Field
06:30 - 07:30 Self-catered breakfast and clean up
08:00 Coach departs for Kaikoura (approx. 285 km)
En route Preparation for Kaikoura activities 0.5UGA faculty
En route Lake Tekapo and hydro powerJohn Charteris
En routeRakaia Gorge braided river ecosystem and the impact of irrigation and hydropower on water resources 0.5John CharterisRakaia Gorge
17:00 - 18:30 Group prepared dinner and clean upKaikoura Top 10 conference room
19:00 - 20:00 Module Mackenzie Country debate 1.0UGA faculty and John CharterisKaikoura Top 10 conference room
20:00 - 21:00 Module Kaikoura discussion 1.0UGA faculty Kaikoura Top 10 conference room
Friday, June 03 Day 22: Kaikoura (B, L, D) Lecture Field
07:00 - 08:00 Self-catered breakfast and clean upTop 10 conference room
08:00 Coach departs for Encounter Kaikoura
08:30 - 12:00 Dolphin Swim 3.0Encounter Kaikoura, 96 Esplanade, 0800.733.365
12:00 - 13:00 Encounter Kaikoura: The business 1.0Dennis Buurman, ownerEncounter Kaikoura conference room Sack lunch served
13:15 - 16:00 Ecology of the Kaikoura Peninsula: guided walk (high tide 13:42) 1.0 2.0John Charteris
16:00 - 17:00 Ohau waterfall walk and seal pups 1.0John Charteris
18:00 - 19:00 Group prepared dinnerTop 10 conference room
19:00 - 20:00 Managing for sustainability in tourism 1.0John CharterisTop 10 conference room
20:00 - 20:30 Module Aoraki and Mackenzie feedback 0.5UGA faculty
Saturday, June 04 Day 23: Kaikoura Lecture Field
07:00 - 08:00 Group breakfast
Accommodations: Mt. Cook YHA, 1 Bowen Dr., Mount Cook Village, 03.435.1820
Accommodation: Kaikoura Top 10, 34 Beach Rd., Kaikoura, 03.319.5362
Accommodation: Kaikoura Top 10, 34 Beach Rd., Kaikoura, 03.319.5362
08:00 - 08:30 Survey B 0.5UGA faculty Top 10 conference room
08:30 - 9:30 Evaluations 1.0UGA faculty Top 10 conference room
10:00 - 13:00 Final exam 3.0Top 10 conference room
19:00 Module thematic essay dueModule Kaikoura due
19:00 Group dinner
Sunday, June 05 Day 24: Kaikoura to USA or Fiji Lecture Field
03:00 Coach departs for Christchurch airport
Total Hours Lecture Hours 71.5 43.0Field Hours (2 field hours = 1 lecture hour) 21.5Total Equivalent Lecture Hours 93.0
Accommodation: Kaikoura Top 10, 34 Beach Rd., Kaikoura, 03.319.5362
Sample Academic Itinerary
Study Abroad Program Name: Discover Abroad Maymester Australia and New Zealand: BlueStudy Abroad Course ID: SABD 1096Program Start and End Dates: May 11 - June 5, 2016Instructors and Courses Taught: Dr. Adam Landon ANTH/FANR/ECOL/GEOG/INTL 4271/6271 (3 credits)
Dr. Cathy Clutter INTB 5100 (3 credits)
FANR 4271 INTB 5100Pre-departure Lecture Field Lecture Field
4/17/16 (4 hours) Program orientation 2.00 2.00
Online Lecture (Prior to arrival in country) Welcome to Discover Abroad 0.75 0.75
Online Lecture (Prior to arrival in country) Introduction to Australia 0.50 0.50
Online Lecture (Prior to arrival in country) Introduction to New Zealand 0.50 0.50
Friday, May 13 Day 1: Arrive Sydney (L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
10:00 Coach departs for Featherdale
11:00 - 14:30 Featherdale Wildlife Park 3.00217-229 Kildare Rd., Doonside, 02.9671.4140Subway lunch
15:30 Check in to Sydney Travelodge
16:45 Depart for Observatory Hill Environmental Education Center
17:00 - 17:30 Survey A 0.25 0.25Observatory Hill Environmental Education CenterUpper Fort St., Millers PointGlen Halliday, Acting Principal
17:30 - 19:00 Orientation I: Introduction to program themes and risk management 0.75 0.75UGA faculty Observatory Hill Environmental Education Center
19:00 - 20:00 Digital introductions and pizza dinner 0.50 0.50UGA faculty EEC
20:00 - 21:00 In-country orientation II: Academic expectations and thematic essay 0.50 0.50UGA faculty EEC
Saturday, May 14 Day 2: Sydney Lecture Field Lecture Field
08:00 - 09:00 First full day quiz 0.50 0.50UGA faculty EEC
Free morning
16:00 - 17:30 Introduction to the history of Australia 1.50Dr. Shirley Fitzgerald, Sydney City HistorianObservatory Hill Environmental Education Center0423.981.959
Accommodations: Travelodge Wynyard, 7-9 York Street,02.9274.1222
18:00 - 19:30 Biogeography of Australia 1.50Dr. Scott Mooney, University of New South WalesSchool of Biological, Earth, and Environmental SciencesObservatory Hill Environmental Education Center0408.789.930
Sunday, May 15 Day 3: Sydney to Noosa (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
en route Group breakfast
06:30 Depart for airportCoach Charter Specialist pick up in front of Travellodge02.9585.1422
12:00 Supermarket trip ($45 allocation per person)Noosaville WoolworthsCorner Gibson Rd. and Mary St.
14:00 Walk to CQU
14:30 - 15:00 Welcome to Noosa: Noosa Tourism Interactive VideoUGA facultyCollaborative I, CQU
15:30 Afternoon tea
16:00 - 17:30 Sustainability of place 1.50UGA facultyCollaborative I, CQU
17:30 - 19:30 Socio-scientific simulation: The politics of marina development 2.00UGA facultyCollaborative I, CQU
Self-catered dinner and clean up
20:30 - 22:00 SSI preparation I 1.50UGA facultyCoral Beach
Saturday, May 16 Day 4: Noosa (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
Self-catered breakfast and clean up
08:30 - 09:30 Introduction to the Noosa research project: Data collection 1.00UGA facultyFaculty Condo
09:30 Coach departs for Noosa Woods (Spit end parking lot)
09:45 - 12:45 Ecology, economics, and politics of the Noosa Spit and National Park 1.50 1.50UGA faculty
Lunch on your own
14:30 - 16:30 Survey/data collection 2.00Hastings St. UGA faculty
Return to accommodations on own via bus, taxi or on foot
19:00 - 21:00 SSI preparation II 2.00UGA faculty
Accommodations: Travelodge Wynyard, 7-9 York Street,02.9274.1222
Accommodations: Coral Beach Resort, 12 Robert Street, Noosaville, Tel: 07 5499 7777
Tuesday, May 17 Day 5: Noosa (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
Self-catered breakfast and clean up
09:00 - 10:00 Supermarket trip ($15 allocation per student)Noosaville WoolworthsCorner Gibson Rd. and Mary St.
15:00 - 17:00 SSI debate and survey discussion 2.00UGA facultyCQU, collab 1
17:00 - 17:30 Preparation for Carnarvon Gorge 0.25 0.25UGA faculty CQU
1.0019:00 - 20:00 Endangered Species lecture (SESYNC)
UGA facultyFaculty condo
Wednesday, May 18 Day 6: Noosa to Carnarvon Gorge (D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
06:30 - 07:00 Help pack the coach
07:00 Depart for Carnarvon Gorge
en route SESYNC project 1.00UGA faculty
18:00 - 19:00 Group dinner and clean up
19:00 - 20:00 Introduction to Carnarvon National Park 0.50 0.50Simon Ling, Australia Nature Guides
20:30 - 22:00 Team Kookaburra: Spotlighting and nocturnal wildlifeSimon Ling
Thursday, May 19 Day 7: Carnarvon Gorge (B, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
07:00 - 08:00 Group breakfast and clean up
7:00 Module Noosa due
08:00 - 15:00 Team Emu: Guided walk in Carnarvon Gorge and discussion of rock art 1.50 4.00Simon Ling
08:00 - 10:30 Team Kookaburra: Boolimba Bluff hike (includes Module Carnarvon discussion)Effects of geology on human cultural adaptationUGA faculty
18:00 - 19:00 Group dinner and clean up
19:30 - 21:30 Team Emu: Spotlighting and nocturnal wildlife 0.50 1.00Simon Ling
Friday, May 20 Day 8: Carnarvon Gorge
05:00 - 06:00 Group breakfast and clean up
Accommodations: Coral Beach Resort, 12 Robert Street, Noosaville, Tel: 07 5499 7777
Accommodations: Coral Beach Resort, 12 Robert Street, Noosaville, Tel: 07 5499 7777
Accommodations: Takarakka Bush Resort, Carnarvon Gorge, 07.4984.4535
Accommodations: Takarakka Bush Resort, Carnarvon Gorge, 07.4984.4535
06:00 - 15:00 Team Kookaburra: Guided walk in Carnarvon Gorge and discussion of rock artSimon Ling, Australia Nature Guides
06:00 - 08:30 Team Emu: Boolimba Bluff hike (includes Module Carnarvon discussion) 1.00 1.00Effects of geology on human cultural adaptationUGA faculty
18:00 – 18:45 Group dinner and clean up
19:00 – 20:30 Southern skies stargazing 1.50At the airstrip, bring sleeping bags
21:00 - 22:00 Module Carnarvon discussion 0.50 0.50UGA faculty
22:00 Coach departs for Hervey Bay
Saturday, May 21 Day 9: Hervey Bay to LEILEI field staff selected from two of the following: Dr. Tyrone Ridgway, Dr. Dave Logan, Dr. Lindsay Harrington, and Dr. Jayna DeVore
07:30 Group breakfast at McDonalds
TBD Flights to LEI
TBD SESYNC presentations 1.50UGA faculty
TBD Introduction to the Island: Basic safety and other rules 0.50 0.50LEI Staff
TBD Introduction to LEI module and group research project 0.50 0.50Field guides
TBD Introduction to snorkel useLagoon or poolField guides
Module Noosa feedback 0.50 0.50UGA faculty
18:30 - 19:30 Group dinnerLEI dining room
19:30 - 21:00 Animals of the Great Barrier Reef 1.50Field guides
Accommodations: Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort, PO Box 348, Runaway Bay QLD 4216, 07.4156.4444
Sunday, May 22 Day 10: LEI (B, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
07:00 - 08:00 Group breakfastLEI dining room
TBD Coral reef biology 1.50Field guides
TBD Module Carnarvon Due
TBD Reef community interactions: Guided boat snorkel 1.00Field guides
TBD Reef diversity and interactions group I: Guided reef walk 0.50 1.00Field guides
TBD Reef diversity and interactions group II: Guided reef walkField guides
TBD Module LEI discussion 0.50 0.50UGA faculty
18:30 - 19:30 Group dinnerLEI dining room
19:30 - 21:00 Threats to the GBR 0.75 0.75Field guidesEducation center
Monday, May 23 Day 11: LEI Lecture Field Lecture Field
07:00 - 08:00 Group breakfastLEI dining room
TBD Reef community interactions: Guided boat snorkel 1.00Field guides
TBD Group project research and analysis 0.50 1.00 0.50 1.00UGA faculty
TBD Module Carnarvon feedback 0.50 0.50UGA faculty
TBD Management of the GBR 1.50Field guidesEducation center
18:30 - 19:30 Group dinnerLEI dining room
19:30 - 21:00 Group project presentations 0.75 0.75UGA faculty and field guidesEducation center
Tuesday, May 24 Day 12: LEI to Brisbane Lecture Field Lecture Field
07:00 - 08:00 Group breakfastLEI dining room
08:00 - 08:30 Module LEI species/species interactions quiz 0.50Field guides and UGA faculty
08:30 - 09:30 Group discussion and synthesis of themes 0.50 0.50UGA faculty and field guides
TBD Flights to Hervey Bay
Coach transfer to BrisbaneOriginal Tours, Steve Hosie, 0418.729.024
Wednesday, May 25 Day 13: Brisbane to Kaikoura via Christchurch airport (D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
06:30 Depart for Brisbane International Airport
Module Carnarvon feedback 0.50 0.50UGA faculty
Accommodations: Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort, PO Box 348, Runaway Bay QLD 4216, 07.4156.4444
Accommodations: Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort, PO Box 348, Runaway Bay QLD 4216, 07.4156.4444
Accommodations: Astor Metropole Hotel, 193 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill, Brisbane, 07 3144 4000
19:00 Coach departs for Kaikoura (supermarket stop en route)Advanced Strathmore, 03.366.7236
en route Group dinner - pizza
Thursday, May 26 Day 14: Kaikoura (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
07:00 - 08:00 Self-catered breakfast and clean upTop 10 conference room
08:00 Coach departs for Encounter Kaikoura
08:30 - 12:00 Dolphin Swim 3.00Encounter Kaikoura, 96 Esplanade, 0800.733.365
12:00 - 13:00 Encounter Kaikoura: The business 1.00Dennis Buurman, ownerEncounter Kaikoura conference room Sack lunch served
13:15 - 16:00 Ecology of the Kaikoura Peninsula: guided walk (high tide 09:48) 1.00 1.50John Charteris
16:00 - 17:00 Ohau waterfall walk and seal pups 1.00John Charteris
Group prepared dinnerTop 10 conference room
19:30 Module LEI due
19:30 - 20:30 Module NZ Intro and Module Kaikoura discussion 0.50 0.50UGA facultyTop 10 conference room
Friday, May 27 Day 15: Kaikoura to Aoraki (B, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
07:00 - 08:00 Self-catered group breakfast, clean up kitchen and pack coach
08:00 Coach departs for Aoraki Mt. Cook (approx. 502 km)
10:00 Supermarket stop - Rangiora ($0 allocation per student)
En route Rakaia Gorge braided river ecosystem and the impact of irrigation and hydropower on water resources 0.50John CharterisRakaia Gorge
En route Lake Tekapo and hydro power 0.50John Charteris
17:00 - 18:30 Group prepared dinner and clean up
19:00 - 20:00 Introduction to alpine ecology 1.00John CharterisAlpine Lodge common area
Saturday, May 28 Day 16: Aoraki (B, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
07:00 - 08:00 Self-catered breakfast and clean up
Accommodation: Kaikoura Top 10, 34 Beach Rd., Kaikoura, 03.319.5362
Accommodations: Aoraki/Mt. Cook Alpine Lodge, Mt Cook Village, 03.435.1860
Accommodation: Kaikoura Top 10, 34 Beach Rd., Kaikoura, 03.319.5362
08:30 - 09:30 Introduction to Aoraki/Mt. Cook 0.50 0.50DOC Ranger, Sue PeeplesMt. Cook Visitor's Center, 03.435.1819
10:00 - 15:00 Southern Alps ecology and glaciers: Interpretive walk 1.00 4.00Hooker ValleyJohn Charteris
17:00 - 18:30 Group prepared dinner and clean up
19:00 - 20:00 Module Aoraki and Mackenzie discussion 0.50 0.50UGA faculty
Sunday, May 29 Day 17: Aoraki to Queenstown (B) Lecture Field Lecture Field
06:30 - 07:30 Self-catered group breakfast, clean up kitchen and pack coach
07:30 - 08:00 Module Aoraki species quiz 0.50John Charteris and UGA faculty Alpine Lodge common area
08:00 - 09:00 Travel to Queenstown (262 km) via Ben Ohau and Fork Farm
09:00 - 10:30 Land management in the High Country 1.00 0.50Ben Ohau Station (Glen Lyon Rd., Twizel, 5.27 kms from State Hwy. 8)Simon Cameron, 021.221.9554
Lunch stop in Wanaka
14:30 - 16:00Fork Farm: A family owned sheep farm (making a living in the Lake District)
1.00 0.50Phill Hunt 100 Maungawera Valley Rd., off Albert Rd. outside of Wanaka027.223.0398
19:00 - 20:30 Planning for tourism, planning for sustainability 1.50Charlie Phillips, CEO Queenstown Resort College/ Chamber of Commerce chair021.688.637Queenstown Resort College, 7 Coronation Dr.
Monday, May 30 Day 18: Queenstown to Deep Cove (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
07:00 - 08:00 Self-catered group breakfast and clean up
08:30 Coach depart for Manapouri Visitor Center (174 km - approx. 2.5 hours)Professional Touring, Nyall Fraser, 02.7673.0001
12:00 - 13:00 Boat departs from Manapouri visitor center (check-in by 11:40) approx. 1 hour03.249.6602Pearl Harbour, Waiau St. , Manapouri
13:00- 14:00 Coach depart for Deep Cove (approx. 40 minutes)
Group lunch and clean up
16:00 - 17:30 Introduction to Fiordlands National Park and World Heritage Site 0.75 0.75PC TaylorDeep Cove dining area
18:00 - 19:00 Group dinner and clean up
19:30 - 20:30 Group Takahe night hike: Listening for kiwis and watching for glow worms 1.00UGA faculty and field guide
Accommodations: Aoraki/Mt. Cook Alpine Lodge, Mt Cook Village, 03.435.1860
Accommodation: Pinewood Lodge, 48 Hamilton Rd., Queenstown, Tel. 03.442.8273
Accommodation: Deep Cove Hostel, Doubtful Sound, 03.218.7655Tuesday, May 31 Day 19: Deep Cove (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
07:00 - 08:00 Group breakfast and clean upDeep Cove dining area
08:30 - 09:30 Module Aoraki and Mackenzie feedback 0.50 0.50UGA faculty
09:30 - 10:30 Visitor capacities in Fiordland National Park 1.00PC TaylorDeep Cove dining ara
10:30 - 13:00 Group TakaheForest succession: Helena Falls guided walk 0.50 2.00PC Taylor
Lunch
14:00 - 16:00 Group Takahe 1.00 1.00Brasell Point: Guided plant identification walkPC Taylor
11:15 - 14:30 Group WekaSocial and natural history of the fiords: Interpretive cruiseDepart from pier outside Deep Cove lodge
18:00 - 19:00 Group dinner and clean upDeep Cove dining area
19:30 - 20:30 Module Fiordlands discussion 0.50 0.50UGA Faculty Deep Cove dining area
20:30 - 21:30 Group Weka night hike: Listening for kiwis and watching for glow wormsUGA faculty and field guide
Accommodation: Deep Cove Hostel, Doubtful Sound, 03.218.7655
Wednesday, June 01 Day 20: Deep Cove (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
07:30 - 08:30 Group breakfastDeep Cove dining area
09:30 - 10:30 Collaborative decision making in Fiordland National Park: 1.00Guardians of the Fiordlands versus DOCPC TaylorDeep Cove dining ara
10:30 - 13:00 Group WekaForest succesion: Helena Falls guided walkPC Taylor
Lunch
14:00 - 16:00 Group WekaBrasell Point: Guided plant identification walkPC Taylor
11:15 - 14:30 Group TakaheSocial and natural history of the fiords: Interpretive cruise 3.00Depart from pier outside Deep Cove lodge
18:00 - 19:00 Group dinnerDeep Cove dining area
19:30 - 21:00 Module Fiordlands debate 0.50 0.50UGA faculty and field guideDeep Cove dining area
Accommodation: Deep Cove Hostel, Doubtful Sound, 03.218.7655
Thursday, June 02 Day 21: Deep Cove to Queenstown (B, L) Lecture Field Lecture Field
06:30 - 07:30 Group breakfastDeep Cove dining area
07:30 - 08:00 Fiordlands species ID quiz 0.50UGA faculty and PC TaylorStudent accommodations
08:00 - 09:30 Clean up hostel and pack
09:45 Coach departs for Manapouri visitor center (via boat)
11:30 Coach departs for Queenstown (174 km)
en route Indigenous birds of New Zealand 0.50Te Anau Wildlife ParkUGA faculty
16:00 - 18:00 Digital story workshop 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50UGA faculty Student accommodations
Friday, June 03 Day 22: Queenstown (B, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field
Self-catered breakfast and clean up
Free day
17:30 - 18:30 Group dinner Winnies 7-9 The Mall, 03.442.8635
Saturday, June 04 Day 23: Queenstown (B) Lecture Field Lecture Field
Self-catered breakfast and clean up
08:00 Module thematic essay due
08:00 - 08:30 Survey B 0.25 0.25UGA faculty The Hub
08:30 - 09:30 Evaluations 0.50 0.50UGA faculty The Hub
10:00 - 13:00 Final INTB exam 3.00UGA faculty The Hub
Accommodation: Pinewood Lodge, 48 Hamilton Rd., Queenstown, Tel. 03.442.8273
Accommodation: Pinewood Lodge, 48 Hamilton Rd., Queenstown, Tel. 03.442.8273
Accommodation: Pinewood Lodge, 48 Hamilton Rd., Queenstown, Tel. 03.442.8273
Sunday, June 05 Day 24: Queenstown to USA or Fiji (B) Lecture Field Lecture Field
Supershuttle departs for Auckland airport
Total Hours Lecture Hours 32.0 32.0 42.0 10.50Field Hours (2 field hours = 1 lecture hour) 16.0 5.3Total Equivalent Lecture Hours 48.0 47.3