MB in Australia Information

Phil Pepe phil.pepe at pcmail.maricopa.edu
Wed Apr 10 14:27:58 EDT 2002


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>>
>>  Phoenix College Marine Biology Courses at Whitsunday College, Australia
>>
>> This unique, marine biology program will be open to 15 students and
>> faculty that are in good physical condition, are proficient swimmers,
>> and have the ability to adapt to unfamiliar food, culture and
>> surroundings. Participants will enroll in BIO 149AL Ecological Field
>> Experience (2 credits) and BIO 148 Coral Reef Ecology (1 credit) through
>> Phoenix College and Great Barrier Reef Naturalist Course through
>> Whitsunday College and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. They
>> will be required to attend a field trip to Australia from June 1 to 16,
>> 2002. The Whitsunday College Campus in Cannonvale, Queensland will be
>> our base of operations in Australia. Participants will spend their days
>> in a guided exploration of the coast that will include many fascinating
>> discussions of tropical marine biology and marine conservation.
>> Activities will include nature walks and snorkeling or scuba diving
>> excursions led by trained naturalists and guides. The program will
>> include trips to the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef.
>>
>> Tentative Schedule (subject to change):
>>
>> June 1 (Sat)      Fly from Los Angeles to Brisbane, Australia
>> June 2 (Sun)     Arrive Brisbane and Transfer to Cannonvale (includes a
>> flight and a bus)
>>                         Unpack and settle in
>> June 3 (Mon)    Orientation Meeting at Whitsunday College
>>                         Water Safety Workshop at Whitsunday College
>>                         Snorkel Checkout
>>                         "Nature Walk"
>> June 4 (Tue)     Snorkel/Shore Dive
>>                         "Nature Walk"
>>                         “Reef Talk”
>> June 5 (Wed)    Day trip to Snorkel/Dive in Whitsunday Islands (boat
>> charter)
>>                         “Reef Talk”
>> June 6 (Thu)      "Nature Walk"
>>                         “Reef Talk”
>> June 7 (Fri)        Day trip to Snorkel/Dive in Whitsunday Islands (boat
>> charter)
>>                         “Reef Talk”
>> June 8 (Sat)       Free time
>> June 9 (Sun)       Free time
>> June 10 (Mon)    Snorkel/Shore Dive
>>                           "Nature Walk"
>>                           “Reef Talk”
>> June 11 (Tue)     Snorkel/Shore Dive or "Nature Walk"
>>                           Prepare for Live-aboard Boat Trip
>>                           Depart from Shute Harbor in evening on
>> Live-aboard
>> June 12 (Wed)   Snorkel/Dive on Great Barrier Reef from Live-aboard
>> June 13 (Thu)     Snorkel/Dive on Great Barrier Reef from Live-aboard
>> June 14 (Fri)      Snorkel/Dive in Whitsunday Islands from Live-aboard
>>                           Return to Shute Harbor by Lunchtime“Reef Talk”
>>
>> June 15 (Sat)     Packing and readying for Departure
>>                          Transfer to Brisbane (includes bus and a
>> flight)
>> June 16 (Sun)     Fly from Brisbane to Los Angeles
>>
>>
>> Expenses associated with the program (these are estimated expenses):
>>
>> EXPENSE ITEM                                 COST PER STUDENT
>> Transportation (air from LAX, bus, other)    $1,750.00
>> Lodging                                                          $500.00
>>
>> Food
>> $250.00
>> Program Fees                                                 $200.00
>> Boat Charters (day trips, live-aboard)              $465.00
>> Contingency                                                   $100.00
>> Tuition and Fees                                             $239.00
>>
>> Total Cost of Program                               $3,504.00
>>
>>
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  Philip Pepe <phil.pepe at pcmail.maricopa.edu>

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