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Field Studies in Natural Resources ECOL 4271/6271 4 Lecture Michael Tarrant Warnell 1/13/2021 5/2/2021 Variable Variable

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Introduction to Comparative Politics INTL 3300 3 Lecture Matthew Bufford SPIA (Warnell GTA) 1/13/2021 5/2/2021 Variable Variable

(Optional) Outdoor Adventure Activities PEDB 1090 1 Supervised Lab Michael Tarrant Warnell 1/13/2021 5/2/2021 Variable Variable

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Semester Study Abroad Program Information

Program Start Date (First meeting with enrolled students ): 1/13/2021

Please provide the following information:

Semester Program will be Offered: Spring 2021

Program Director/Contact Name:

Study Abroad Program Name: Discover Abroad: Spring Semester in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and Hawaii

Study Abroad (SABD) Course ID: SABD 1016

32

Anticipated Number of UGA Students:

5/2/2021

Travel Start Date: 2/21/2021

Anticipated Number of Total Students Participating in Program:

Travel End Date:

30

Study Abroad (SABD) Course CRN: TBD

Part of Term (Select Part of Term that most closely aligns with program dates )*: Spring Semester

5/2/2021

706-542-9713

Program Director/Contact Email Address: [email protected]

Program End Date (Last meeting with enrolled students ):

Program Director/Contact Phone Number:

Michael Tarrant

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*Please work with department schedulers and OIE to ensure that all academic courses are scheduled in the same Part of Term as the program SABD course.

Anticipated Number of Transient Students: 2

Anticipated Number of Graduate Students in the Program:

Total Number of Credit Hours Taken by Each Graduate Student:

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UGA Discover Abroad Spring Semester 2020

Hawai'i

Faculty and Staff Version

February 21 - March 6, 2021

Instructor: Dr. Mikell Gleason

Program Assistants: Joshua Hanna, Ansley Silva

Pre-Departure Requirements Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field

Sun, Nov 15

13:00 - 16:00 Pre-Departure Orientation 2.25 0.75

Dr. Mikell Gleason

Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, 2-100

Wed, Jan 13TBD Lecture 1: 1.00

Dr. Michael Tarrant

Zoom

Wed, Jan 20TBD Lecture 2: 1.00

Dr. Michael Tarrant

Zoom

23:59 Assignment due: PEDB online clearance for exercise participation form

eLC

Wed, Jan 27

TBD Lecture 3: 1.00

Dr. Michael Tarrant

Zoom

Wed, Feb 3TBD Lecture 4: 1.00

Dr. Michael Tarrant

Zoom

Wed, Feb 10TBD Digital Story Workshop I 1.00

Dr. Mikell Gleason

Zoom

Sun, Feb 21 Day 1: Atlanta to Kona, HI (D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field

17:00 - 18:00 Group dinner

Splasher's Grill

18:00 - 18:30 Survey A 0.50

Dr. Mikell Gleason

Hotel conference room

18:30 - 19:00 Orientation Quiz (closed-book) 0.25 0.25

Dr. Mikell Gleason


19:00 - 20:00 Orientation I: Program introduction (Q&A) 0.75 0.25

(Note: refer to Powerpoint slides for orientation 1 on eLC)

Dr. Mikell Gleason


20:00 - 21:00 Digital introductions and Icebreakers 1.00

Dr. Mikell Gleason and Ansley Silva


Mon, Feb 22 Day 2: Kona (B, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field

07:00 - 08:00 Group breakfast

Splasher's Grill

08:30 - 09:30 Day one quiz: Pre Departure lectures: See videos listed on Cultural Construction of

Landscape module

1.00


09:30 - 11:00 Orientation II: Introduction to program themes and academic expectations 0.75 0.75

Dr. Mikell Gleason


Lunch on your own

PEDB 1090 students must have read the syllabus and be aware of the assignment deadlines.

Accommodations: Kona Seaside Hotel, 75-5646 Palani Rd., Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i 96740; (808) 329-2455

Maunakea: Field gear and dress warmly. Closed-toe shoes required, parkas will be on coach.

You will need a packed lunch on day 5. The nearest supermarkets are on Palani Dr. (Sack N Save, and KTA)

ECOL/GEOG/

ANTH 4271INTL 3300 PEDB 1090

13:15 - 22:00 Group II: Mauna Kea sunset and astronomy lecture

Hawaii Field and Trail, 73-5593 Olowalu St. #A

David Rose, Group Specialist, 808.331.3621

Matthew Bufford and Ansley Silva

14:45 Group I walk to Hulihe'e Palace (meet in hotel lobby or meet outside at Palace by 14:50)

75-718 Ali'i Dr., 808.329.1877

15:00 - 16:00 Group I: Indigenous rule in Hawai'i: Guided tour of Hulihe'e Palace 0.50 0.50

Jolee "Sunshine" Chip; Tel. (808) 329-1877

Daughters of Hawai'I Hulihe'e Palace docent Coordinator

16:00 - 16:30 Group I: Module ahupua'a principles discussion and museum debrief 0.25 0.25

Dr. Mikell Gleason


16:45 Group I: Group dinner

19:00 - 21:00 Group I: Module preparation:

Tue, Feb 23 Day 3: Kona (B, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field


Splasher's Grill

08:30 - 10:00 Lecture and module discussion 1.50

Dr. Mikell Gleason


10:00 - 12:00 Intercultural communication team-building game 1.00 1.00

Dr. Mikell Gleason

Start in hotel conference room

Lunch on your own

13:45 - 22:00 Group I : Mauna Kea sunset and astronomy lecture 0.50 1.00 0.50 1.00

Hawaii Field and Trail

Dr. Mikell Gleason

14:45 Group II walk to Hulihe'e Palace (meet in hotel lobby or meet outside at Palace by 14:50)

75-718 Ali'i Dr., 808.329.1877

15:00 - 16:00 Group II: Indigenous rule in Hawai'i: Guided tour of Hulihe'e Palace

Jolee "Sunshine" Chip; Tel. (808) 329-1877

Daughters of Hawai'I Hulihe'e Palace docent Coordinator

16:00 - 16:30 Group II: Module ahupua'a principles discussion and museum debrief

Matthew Bufford and Ansley Silva


16:45 Group II: Group dinner

19:00 - 21:00 Group II: Module preparation:

Wed, Feb 24 Day 4: Kona (B) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field


Splasher's Grill

08:15 Taxis depart for Kaloko - Honokohau National Historical Park

Hawaii Taxis and Tours,

08:30 - 12:30 Traditional land stewardship in the 21st century 1.00 3.00

Kaloko fishpond and heritage sites

Kaloko-Honokohau NHP Ranger

12:30 Taxis depart for Kahalu'u Bay


Lunch on your own at Kahalu'u Bay

during lunch Volcanoes National Park risk management information 0.50

Ansley Silva

Maunakea: Field gear and dress warmly. Closed-toe shoes required, parkas will be on coach.



Kaloko-Honokohau: field gear, sun protection, swimsuit, snorkel gear, lunch (there is a food truck at Kahalu'u

14:00 - 17:00 Introduction Hawaiian reef ecology 1.00 2.00

Lindsay Kramer

17:00 Taxis depart for accommodations


Dinner on your own

19:00 - 21:00 Module preparation:

Thu, Feb 25 Day 5: Kona to Volcanoes National Park (B, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field


Splasher's Grill

08:00 Check out of room and pack coach for departure

08:30 Coach departs for Volcanoes National Park

KMC School Bus, 808.967-8333

09:30 - 10:30 Pu'uhonua O Honaunau and Kiilae village 1.00

Self-guided walk with park map

10:30 - 11:00 Pre-European culture: A place of refuge for kapu breakers 0.50

National Park ranger presentation

12:00 - 13:00 Punalu'u Bake Shop lunch break

13:30 - 14:00 Ka Lae: Archaeology of the first Polynesian settlers site visit 0.50

Dr. Mikell Gleason

15:00 - 15:30 Volcanism in Hawai'i: Punaluu Black Sand Beach 0.25 0.25

Possible viewing of Green Sea turtles

Dr. Mikell Gleason

16:30 Check into to Kilauea Military Camp

19:00 Group dinner

KMC dining hall

19:30 - 21:00 Pele, mythology, and the relationship between landscape and culture - film and discussion 0.50 1.00

Dr. Mikell Gleason

Activities room next to dorms

Fri, Feb 26 Day 6: Volcanoes National Park (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field


KMC dining hall

08:30 Walk to Hawai'i Volcanoes Visitor Center via the steam vents (approx. 1 mile) Pair & Share 0.50

(808) 985-6000

09:30 - 10:00 Introduction to Volcanoes National Park 0.50

VNP Ranger - around the relief map

10:00 - 14:00 Geology, ecology, and history of VNP: guided walk across Kilauea Iki (~4 m) 1.50 2.50

Lynette Smith, Coordinator FoHVNP; Tel. (808) 987-3703

Field guides: Tim (808) 769-7258 and Charlotte

14:30 - 15:00 Born of fire, born of the sea: Kilauea and Hawai'i geology movie 0.50

Kilauea Visitor Center

Walk back to KMC via the sulphur banks (approx. 1 mile) with a new partner 0.50

17:30 - 19:00 Module discussion: 1.50

Dr. Mikell Gleason

Activities room

19:00 Group dinner

KMC dining hall


Double check room for any personal belongings (phones, chargers, etc.). Packed lunch (limited food available

Leave your key on the floor outside your door for room checks.

TA to conduct room checks starting at 9:30.

Accommodations: Kilauea Military Camp, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; Tel. (808) 967-8333

Field gear, closed toe shoes recommended. Sulfur fumes possible. Sack lunch provided before hike.

The walk today is steep and rocky in places, and usually hot. Have plenty of water, at least 2 liters. Bring

TA/Faculty to pick up boxed lunches for today at cafe. Hand out to students before going to the visitor center.


Sat, Feb 27 Day 7: VNP to Hilo (B, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field


KMC dining hall

08:30 Pack the bus

08:45 Bus departs for Hilo

10:00 - 11:00 Lava Tree State Monument 0.50 0.50

Dr. Mikell Gleason

12:30 - 14:00 Lunch on your own at the Hilo Farmers' Market

14:15 - 14:45 Waiānuenue (Rainbow Falls) 0.25 0.25

Dr. Mikell Gleason

15:00 - 15:30 Kaumana Caves 0.25 0.25

Dr. Mikell Gleason

16:00 Check into accommodations

17:00 Group dinner

Hotel dining area

19:00 - 21:00 Module preparation

Sun, Feb 28 Day 8: Hilo, Hawaii to Lihue, Kauai (B, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field


Hotel dining area

08:00 Bus departs for airport

TBD Flight XX departs for Lihue, Kauai

Store luggage at accommodations

Coach departs for Makana Charters4516 Alawai Rd. Waimea, 808.427.3155

13:30 Check in to Makana Charters

14:00 - 17:00 Ecology and cultural history of the Na'Pali Coast (and whale watch) 1.00 2.00

Na Pali Kai III catamaran

Makana Charters field guide

17:30 Coach returns to accommodations


19:30 Group dinner

TBD

Mon, Mar 1 Day 9: Kauai (B) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field


TBD

08:00 - 16:30 Introduction to the biogeography of a 10 million year old volcano - Waimea Canyon 1.00 3.00

Dinner on your own


Accommodations: Kilauea Military Camp, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; Tel. (808) 967-8333

Accommodations: Hilo Seaside Hotel, 126 Banyan Way, 808.935.0821

Accommodations: Banyon Harbor Resort, 3411 Wilcox Rd, Lihue, 808.245.7333


Tue, Mar 2 Day 10: Kauai (B, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field


TBD

8:00 Coach departs for the North Shore

09:30 - 12:30 Biodiversity hotspot and 100-year old human-environmental nexus 2.00 1.00

Limahuli National Tropical Botanical Garden docent guided tour

5-8291 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, 808.826.1053

Lunch on your own

Kong Lung Historic Market Center

14:00 - 16:00 Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge and Lighthouse 0.50 1.00

16:00 Coach returns to accommodations

Group dinner

TBD

Wed, Mar 3 Day 11: Lihuele, Kauai to Honolulu, Oahu (B) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field


08:30 - 11:30 Lecture / SSI 1.50 1.50

Check in at KOA airport

HA XXX departs for Honolulu

HA XXX arrives Honolulu

Coach departs for accommodations

AM Tours Hawaii, Steven Chu, 510.435.4964

Dinner on your own

Thu, Mar 4 Day 12: Honolulu (B) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field


Hotel dining room

Take public bus to Diamond Head State Monument

#3 at 8:39 in front of Shokudo restaurant

09:00 - 11:30 Lē'ahi, Kamana Hila, or Diamond Head? 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50

Guided walk with audio guide (~ 1.6 m)

Dr. Mikell Gleason

Take public bus from Diamond Head State Monument to Hanauma Bay

#22 Kahala Ave x Paiku St. to Hanauma Bay

14:00 - 16:00 Overtourism case study: Hanauma Bay, Oahu 0.25 0.50 0.25 0.50

Hamauma Bay Conservation video required

Dr. Mikell Gleason

Make your own way back by bus

Dinner on your own

19:00 - 21:00 Module preparation: Ahupua'a principles 250-word essay

Fri, Mar 5 Day 13: Honolulu (B, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field


Accommodations: Pagoda Hotel, 1525 Rycroft St., Honolulu; (808) 941-6611

Field gear - don't forget water! Diamond Head trail isn't very long, but it is steep.

Bus pass good until midnight, but you must return it to faculty at breakfast. DO NOT LOSE IT.

Faculty to purchase day bus passes in cash on the bus, $5.5 each ($192.50 for all persons)


Bus pass good until midnight, but you must return it to faculty at departure. DO NOT LOSE IT.

Notes for Pearl Harbor visit: Bags are prohibited with the exception of see-through stadium bags carrying

There is a bag storage facility at entrance; the charge is $5 per bag.

Dress for walking, wear a hat and sunscreen. Remember that Pearl Harbor is a memorial and act accordingly.


Hotel dining room

08:49 Take public bus to East West Center

1600 East West Road, Burns Hall

Bus #6 - Be at Kaheka St. stop by 08:49 arrives EWC 09:06 (alternative 9:08 - 9:25)

09:30 - 11:30 The strategic importance of Hawaii and the role of the East West Center 1.50

Dr. Victoria Keener, Research fellow and Lead Principal Investigator of the Pacific Regional

Integrated Sciences & Assessments (Pacific RISA) programScott Kroeker, Interim Senior Manager, Pacific Islands Development Program

Karen Knudsen, Director Office of External Affairs

Matthew Bufford

Lunch on your own

13:00 Coach departs for Pearl Harbor


14:00 - 16:00 History of the US entry into WWII: Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona 0.50 1.50

Film, audio tour, walking tour, and Matthew Bufford

16:00 - 17:00 Debrief Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, and EWC 1.00

Matthew Bufford

17:15 Coach departs for accommodations


Hotel dining room

Sat, Mar 6 Day 14: Honolulu to New Zealand Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field

TBD Coach departs for airport


TBD Flight NZ9 Departs HNL for AKL

Hawai'i

Contact Hours Lecture | Field 30.75 22.25 8.50 3.50 0.00 0.00

2 Field Hours = 1 Lecture Hour 11.13 1.75 0.00

Total Contact Hours

Note: Don't forget there is a quiz over the Discover Abroad and New Zealand pre-departure lectures on day 2

Before departure tomorrow, double check your rooms for all your electronics and, most importantly, your

Make sure your rooms are clean - trash is in the trash bin, not on the floor, towels are in the bathroom, etc.

Be sure to charge your laptops tonight, so you can work/study if needed on the flights to NZ tomorrow

Faculty to purchase day bus passes in cash on the bus, $5.5 each ($192.50 for all persons)


41.88 10.25 0.00


New Zealand


March 7 - 31, 2021

Instructors: Dr. Michael Tarrant, Dr. Andy Herod

Program Assistants: Ansley Silva, Rob Walter


On your own Welcome to Discover Abroad 0.75 0.25

Dr. Michael Tarrant

On your own Introduction to New Zealand 0.75 0.25

Dr. Michael Tarrant

Sun, Mar 7 Day 0: Honolulu to Wellington via Auckland Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field

Flight XXX arrives from Honolulu

Flight XXX departs for Wellington

Flight XXX arrives from Auckland

Coach departs for accommodations

Mon, Mar 8 Day 1: Wellington (B) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field

07:00 - 07:30 Self-catered breakfast

Group kitchen

07:30 - 08:00 Breakfast clean up

08:00 Walk to Massey University via Wallace St.

08:30 - 10:00 Day one quiz: Pre Departure lectures: (1) Welcome to Discover Abroad and (2)

Introduction to New Zealand and (3) Readings: Part I "Sustaining People, Profit and

Planet" of eBook)

1.00 0.50

Ansley Silva

Massey TBD

10:00 - 11:00 In-country orientation 0.50 0.50

Ansley Sivla

Massey TBD

11:00 - 11:30 Intro to PEDB 1090 0.25

Ansley Silva

Massey TBD

Lunch on your own

13:30 - 16:30 Geography lecture I 3.00

Dr. Andrew Herod

Massey TBD

16:30 - 17:30 Module discussion: (1) Introducing the program theme (thematic essay) and (2) New

Zealand: An overview.

0.50 0.50

Ansley Silva

Massey University TBD

18:00 - 19:00 Supermarket stop, purchase 4 lunches / snacks ($25 per student)

Wellington New World, 04.384.8054

Dinner on your own

Faculty to purchase 4 breakfasts ($300). New World across the street is open until 23:00.

Meals on the go today!

Accommodations: Wellington City YHA, 292 Wakefield St., Tel. +64.4.801.7280

Faculty to request use of one of the private reading rooms for evening discussion.

Faculty to purchase 4 lunches for students ($25 each).

Wellington New World, Wakefield St., open 7:00 - 23:00 daily, 04.384.8054.

ECOL/GEOG/


Tue, Mar 9 Day 2: Wellington (B, L) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field


Group kitchen


08:00 Walk to Massey University via Wallace St.

08:30 - 11:30 Geography lecture II 3.00

Dr. Andrew Herod


Packed lunch

12:30 - 15:00 Intercultural communication workshop I 2.50

Dr. Franco Vaccarino, U. Massey


16:00 - 18:00 New Zealand history and Maori treasures 1.50

Te Papa scavenger hunt

Rob Walter

55 Cable St., 04.381.7000

Dinner on your own

19:00 - 21:00 Geography essay preparation

Wed, Mar 10 Day 3: Wellington (B, L) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field


Group kitchen


08:00 Walk to Massey University

08:30 - 09:00 Te Papa scavenger hunt debrief 0.50

Rob Walter


09:00 - 12:00 Geography lecture III 3.00

Dr. Andrew Herod


Self-catered lunch

14:00 - 17:00 Intercultural communication workshop II 3.00



Dinner on your own

19:00 - 21:00 Geography essay preparation

Thu, Mar 11 Day 4: Wellington (B, L) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field


Group kitchen



Buy enough for 3 group dinners (approx. $825) and 4 breakfasts (includes last morning in Wellington -

Note: Brent Doile, manager of the New World, will let you get the group dinner stuff tonight and store it until


Bring a packed lunch today.



Assignment due: Geography essay

08:30 - 09:00 Risk management plan: Tongariro and preparation for Parliament visit

Rob Walter


09:00 - 12:00 Geography lecture IV and population pyramid assignment 3.00

Dr. Andrew Herod


Self-catered lunch

14:00 Walk to Parliament (approx. 2 km)

15:00 - 16:30 The New Zealand political system 1.50

Guided tour of Parliament House ("The Beehive")

Ballantrae Pl., Thorndon, 04.471.9503

17:30 - 18:00 Parliament debrief 0.50

Rob Walter

YHA Reading room

Dinner on your own

19:00 - 21:00 Population pyramid prepration

Fri, Mar 12 Day 5: Wellington to Tongariro (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field


07:30 - 08:00 Clean and pack up food for travel, store luggage where indicated


08:30 Assignment due: Population pyramid

08:30 - 11:00 Intercultural communication workshop IV 2.50



11:30 - 12:30 Supermarket stop for Tongariro, buy 3 lunches / snacks ($20 per student)

13:00 Coach departs for National Park Village


18:00 - 19:00 Group prepared dinner

Group kitchen

19:00 - 19:30 Dinner cleanup

19:30 - 21:00 Introduction to the region, volcanic activity on the North Island

John Charteris

Lodge common area

Sat, Mar 13 Day 6: Tongariro (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field


Group kitchen

07:30 - 08:00 Breakfast cleanup

08:00 - 11:00 Module preparation: NZ Overview 250-word essay and topics quiz

11:00 Coach departs for Tongariro visitor center

12:00 - 13:00 Volcanic and geothermal geology and history 0.50 0.50

Tongariro National Park visitor center

SH 4 Whakapapa Village, 07.892.3897

13:00 - 17:00 Environmental adaptations to geothermal processes 1.00 2.00 4.00

Guided walk on Taranaki Falls track

John Charteris

Accommodations: Pinewood Lodge, 48 Hamilton Rd., Queenstown, Tel. 03.442.8273

Pack lunch. Take YHA linens off the bed and leave on the floor before checking out

At Howard's Lodge, no towels needed, internet kiosks and wifi available

Accommodations: Howard's Lodge, Carroll St., National Park Village, Tel. 64 7892 2827

Field gear and packed lunch.

Outdoor activities at Tongariro will be organized at the discretion of the field guide and weather

John may swap days to take advantage of good weather for the long hike.

Purchase 3 lunches for Tongariro.

New World Supermarket, 279 Wakefield St., open 7 - 23:00 daily.

Meet John Charteris in Tongariro 027.710.1429

Buy enough for 3 group dinners (approx. $825) and 4 breakfasts (includes last morning in Wellington -

Lunch en route


Group kitchen


19:30 - 21:30 Module preparation: NZ Overview 250-word essay and topics quiz

Sun, Mar 14 Day 7: Tongariro (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field


Group kitchen


08:30 - 16:30 Volcanism and tourism in New Zealand 1.50 4.00 8.00

Guided walk in Tongariro National Park

John Charteris


Group kitchen


19:30 - 20:30 Tongariro debrief 1.00

John Charteris, Rob Walter, Ansley Silva

Mon, Mar 15 Day 8: Tongariro to Wellington (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field


07:30 - 08:00 Breakfast cleanup (pack remaining breakfast things on the coach)

08:00 - 08:30 Pack the coach

09:00 - 09:30 Assignment due: NZ Overview topics quiz and 250-word essay 0.25 0.25

Lodge common area

Ansley Silva

10:00 Coach departs for Wellington


18:00 Group dinner

Little India

18 Blair St., Te Aro, 04.384.9989

Jagmohan Gill 02.165.9790, Reshma Attar 02.9123.0027

Tue, Mar 16 Day 9: Wellington to Kaikoura via ferry (B, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field


07:30 - 07:45 Breakfast cleanup (prepare remaining food for ferry travel)

07:45 - 08:00 Pack coach to leave by 08:00

08:45 - 12:15 Ferry to Picton


Be prepared to leave right after breakfast. Take snacks/lunch if you like, food is also available on board.

Kaikoura New World supermarket, 124 Beach Rd., 03.319.5723, open 07:30 - 21:00 Mon - Sun.

Faculty to top up for 3 breakfasts and one group dinner.

Pat Devlin will meet the group at Kaikoura Top 10.

Pizzas pre-ordered and paid for from Black Rabbit pizza: 03.319.6360 - Gael Watson.

Field gear and packed lunch. Prepare for a long, and sometimes difficult hike.


Pack coach before exam.

Packed lunch for travel.


Take YHA linens off the bed and leave on the floor before checking out

12:30 Coach departs for Kaikoura

en route Risk management plan: Kaikoura 0.50

Rob Walter


17:00 - 17:30 Black Rabbit pizza (and complete Encounter Kaikoura waivers)

Kaikoura Top 10 conference room

18:00 - 19:30 Maori Cosmology 1.50

Dr. Pat Devlin, Emeritus Lincoln University

027.723.9445

Accommodations: Kaikoura Top 10, 34 Beach Rd., Kaikoura, 03.319.5362

Wed, Mar 17 Day 10: Kaikoura (B, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field

07:30 - 08:00 Self-catered group breakfast

Top 10 conference room

08:30 Coach departs for Point Kean car park

09:00 - 12:30 Ecology of the Kaikoura Peninsula: guided walk 1.00 1.50 3.00

(High tide .54 at 11:49)

Dr. Pat Devlin, Emeritus Lincoln University

Lunch on your own in Kaikoura

15:30 - 16:30 Social dimensions of conservation

Dr. Pat Devlin 1.00


16:30 - 18:00 Module discussion: Kaikoura and Canterbury Plains 250-word essays 1.50

Rob Walter and Dr. Pat Devlin





Thu, Mar 18 Day 11: Kaikoura (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field



08:10 Coach departs for Encounter Kaikoura

Encounter Kaikoura, 96 Esplanade, 0800.733.365

08:30 - 12:00 Ecology of the Dusky dolphin: Dolphin observation 0.50 2.00 2.50

Encounter Kaikoura guides

12:30 - 13:30 Encounter Kaikoura: The business of ecotourism 1.00

Dennis Buurman, owner Encounter Kaikoura

Encounter Kaikoura conference room

Sack lunch served

13:30 - 13:45 Risk management plan: Aoraki/Mt. Cook 0.25

Rob Walter

Encounter Kaikoura conference room

14:00 - 16:00 Module preparation: Kaikoura 250-word essay

16:00 - 18:00 Module preparation: Canterbury Plains 250-word essay

18:30 - 19:30 Fish and chips (or burger and chips) dinner and clean up


19:30 - 20:30 Module feedback: New Zealand Overview 1.00

Ansley Silva


Fri, Mar 19 Day 12: Kaikoura to Aoraki (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field



Pack a lunch or food will be available at the lunch stop.

Faculty to purchase 3 dinners and 3 breakfasts at airport (Woolworths, open 24H).

Pick up MT and Steven Boyd at the airport, drop of Rob Walter.

The coach will drop you off in town after the hike for lunch/visit. Make your way back on foot, about 15

Pre-order fish and chips or burgers and chips today and email to Gael at [email protected] for dinner

TA to call Encounter Kaikoura to confirm dolphin swim details 0800.733.365


For the dolphin swim: bring a small bag with a towel and change of clothes for after the swim (you will be


07:30 - 08:00 Pack the coach

08:00 Assignment due: Module Kaikoura 250-word essay

08:00 Coach departs for Aoraki via the Christchurch airport (~180 km)

10:30 Lunch stop at airport shopping complex, purchase 3 lunches ($20)

12:00 Coach departs for Aoraki/Mt. Cook (~330 km)

en route Rakaia braided river ecosystem: Impact of irrigation and hydropower on water resources

and module discussion: Canterbury Plains0.50

HWY 1 outside of Ashburton

Dr. Michael Tarrant

17:00 Check in to accommodations


Lodge group dinner


20:00 - 21:00 Module discussion: (1) Mackenzie Country 250-word essay and (2) Aoraki/Mt. Cook topics

and species quiz

1.00

Dr. Steven Boyd

Lodge group area

Sat, Mar 20 Day 13: Aoraki (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field



08:00 Assignment due: Module Canterbury Plains 250-word essay

08:25 Walk to Aoraki NP Visitor Center

08:30 An introduction to the alpine environment 0.50

Self-guided tour of visitor center exhibits

Dr. Michael Tarrant

09:00 - 10:00 Introduction to Aoraki/Mt. Cook National Park 1.00

Elicia Milne, LEOTC Coordinator

Mt. Cook Visitor Center, 03.435.1819

10:00 - 15:30 Southern Alps ecology and glaciers: Interpretive walk 1.00 2.50 5.50

Hooker Valley

Dr. Michael Tarrant

15:30 Coach departs for Tasman Glacier overlook

16:00 - 17:00 Tasman Glacier ecology: the role of calving and terminal lakes 0.50 0.50

Dr. Michael Tarrant



19:30 - 20:30 Aoraki National Park search and rescue documentary 1.00

Dr. Steven Boyd

Sun, Mar 21 Day 14: Aoraki (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field


Accommodations: Aoraki Mt. Cook Alpine Lodge, Mt Cook Village, 03.435.1860


Hike will depart from Aoraki/Mt. Cook Visitor Center, so be prepared with field gear when you leave the lodge.



08:00 - 11:00 Ecology lecture I 3.00

Dr. Michael Tarrant

Lodge group area

Self-catered lunch

13:00 - 14:30 Natural disaster management in NZ and AU 1.50

Dr. Steven Boyd

Lodge group area

15:00 - 17:00 Ecology lecture: Clean, Green and 100% Pure New Zealand (documentary and discussion) 2.00

Dr. Michael Tarrant

Lodge group area



19:30 - 21:30 Module preparation: Aoraki/Mt. Cook species quiz and topics quiz

Mon, Mar 22 Day 15: Aoraki to Queenstown (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field


07:00 - 07:30 Breakfast cleanup and pack coach

07:30 - 08:00 Assignment Due: Aoraki/Mt. Cook species ID quiz 0.50

Dr. Michael Tarrant and Matthew Bufford

Lodge kitchen

08:00 Coach departs for Queenstown (~262 m) via Ben Ohau Station and Fork Farm

09:00 - 10:30 Managing high country and land tenure review process 1.00 0.50

Simon Cameron, owner and Dr. Steven Boyd

021.221.9554

Ben Ohau Station (Glen Lyon Rd., Twizel, 5.27 kms from State Hwy. 8)

12:30 - 13:30 Lunch stop in Wanaka, students purchase 3 lunches ($20)

13:45 - 14:15 Debrief of land tenure review 0.5

Dr. Michael Tarrant

Lake Wanaka Park

14:30 - 16:00 Fork Farm: A family owned sheep farm (making a living in the Lake District)

Abi Pont 1.00 0.50

100 Maungawera Valley Rd., off Albert Rd. outside of Wanaka


18:15 -18:45 Assignment due: Aoraki/Mt. Cook topics quiz 0.50

Ansley Silva

TBD

Dinner on your own

Tue, Mar 23 Day 16: Queenstown (B, L) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field


Field gear and packed lunch. Food will also be available for purchase in Wanaka.

No restroom facilities at farm visits. Please wear closed-toe shoes.

Omarama is about 30 minutes outside of Twizel after the Ohau Station visit. The Wrinkley Rams Cafe is a fun

Have a lunch stop in Wanaka. Fork Farm is 15 minutes away. There are public toilets by the lake.

Toilet stop in Wanaka after Fork Farm - there are no toilets en route to Queenstown.



Field gear (2L water) and packed lunch. If you choose to take the optional gondola the cost is ~NZ$30 round-


08:30 - 17:00 Ecology lecture: Natural history of the Southern Alps (Ben Lomond interpretive hike) 2.50 2.50 7.50

Option: Meet at the top of the gondola by 9:30

Dr. Michael Tarrant, Dr. Steven Boyd, Ansley Silva

Dinner on your own

19:00 - 21:00 Module preparation: Mackenzie 250-word essay

Wed, Mar 24 Day 17: Queenstown (B, L) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field



08:00 - 09:00 Module feedback: Kaikoura and Canterbury Plains 250-word essays

09:00 - 12:00 Ecology lecture 3.00

Dr. Michael Tarrant

The Hub

Self-catered lunch and cleanup

15:30 Assignment due: Module Mackenzie 250-word essay

15:30 - 16:30 The Queenstown story: Managing for growth and sustainability 1.00

Alexa Forbes, Queenstown Councilor

021.296.4255

The Hub

16:45 - 17:45 Queenstown's built environment 1.00

Dr. Steven Boyd

The Hub

17:45 - 18:00 Risk management plan: Doubtful Sound 0.25

Ansley Silva

Thu, Mar 25 Day 18: Queenstown (B, L) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field



08:30 - 10:30 Ecology lecture: Putting it all Together: Growth and Progress 2.00

Dr. Michael Tarrant

The Hub

Ecology concept quiz preparation

Self-catered lunch and cleanup

14:30 - 16:00 Ecology concept quiz 1.50

Dr. Michael Tarrant

The Hub

Fri, Mar 26 Day 19: Queenstown to Doubtful Sound (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field


Check out and store luggage at Pinewood where indicated by faculty before quiz.

Deep Cove cook prep and clean up groups to check with Bob Hughes regarding duties.

Pack lunch/snacks because you will be arriving at Deep Cove late in the afternoon.

TA to perform room check. Check with reception for storage space for luggage, usually the bike shed.



Group will meet Bob Hughes at Deep Cove, 03.928.5262

TA to identify six meal groups for meal prep and cleanup at Deep Cove

Self-catered group breakfast and clean up

07:45 - 08:15 Assignment due: Module New Zealand Overview topics quiz 0.50

Ansley Silva

The Hub

08:15 - 09:45 Ecology lecture: Clean, Green and 100% Pure New Zealand (documentary and discussion) 1.50

Dr. Michael Tarrant, Dr. Steven Boyd, Ansley Silva

The Hub

9:45 Pack coach

10:00 Coach depart for Manapouri Visitor Center via Te Anau food pickup

(174 km - approx. 2.5 hours)

Pearl Harbour, Waiau St., Manapouri, 03.249.6602

Professional Touring, Morgan McCammon, GM, 027.673.0001

13:00 - 14:00 Ferry across Lake Manapouri

(check in by 12:30)

en route Clean-up and meal prep groups (for Deep Cove and Aoraki)

Dr. Steven Boyd

14:15 - 15:15 Wilmot Pass coach to Deep Cove

15:15 - 16:30 Arrival, check-in, and afternoon tea

16:30 - 17:00 Introduction to Deep Cove Education Center 0.50

Bob Hughes

PC Taylor (027.221.7402) will meet the group at Manapouri Visitor center.

TA note: Stop at Te Anau supermarket to pick up groceries for Deep Cove (already paid)

17:00 - 18:30 Introduction to Fiordland National Park and World Heritage Site (include overview to DOC) 1.50

PC Taylor

Deep Cove dining area



20:00 - 20:30 Introduction to SSIs and wicked problems 0.25 0.25

Dr. Michael Tarrant


20:30 - 21:30 Module Fiordland discussion and introduction to the Fiordland SSI 0.50 0.50


Dr. Steven Boyd

Sat, Mar 27 Day 20: Doubtful Sound (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field



07:30 - 08:00 Breakfast clean-up

08:00 - 08:30 Leave No Trace principles 0.50

PC Taylor


08:30 - 09:30 Collaborative decision making in Fiordland National Park (Guardians of Fiordland) 1.00

PC Taylor

10:00 - 13:00 Group Takahe (meet at hostel) 1.00 2.00 3.00

Forest succession: Helena Falls guided walk

PC Taylor, Dr. Michael Tarrant, Dr. Steven Boyd

09:30 Group Weka depart for pier

09:45 - 12:45 Group Weka

Social and natural history of Fiordland: Interpretive cruise

Turn in a bulleted list of 10 observations from the cruise

Ansley Silva

13:00 - 14:00 Group lunch and clean-up

14:00 - 16:00 Group Takahe 1.00 1.00 2.00

Brasell Point: Guided plant identification walk

PC Taylor, Dr. Michael Tarrant, Dr. Steven Boyd

14:00 - 17:30 Group Weka: Module Fiordland SSI preparation

16:30 - 17:30 Group Takahe Module Fiordland SSI preparation




20:30 - 22:00 The ecology of nocturnal wildlife: Guided walk to observe glow-worms and listen for kiwis 1.50 1.50

PC Taylor

Sun, Mar 28 Day 21: Doubtful Sound (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field

Accommodations: Deep Cove Hostel, Doubtful Sound, 03.928.5262

Field gear for cruise and any hikes.

Cruise participants need to wear non-skid shoes.

One faculty to accompany students on cruise.

TA to divide students into two groups for activities: Takahe and Weka day in Deep Cove

Make sure to divide by SSI groups so that each team has some work time together.


Field gear for hikes.

Reminder: Prep for Queenstown and Fiordlands topic quiz on day 7 in Queenstown.




08:30 - 09:30 Visitor capacities in Fiordland National Park 1.00

PC Taylor and Dr. Michael Tarrant


10:00 - 13:00 Group Weka (meet at hostel)

Forest succession: Helena Falls guided walk

PC Taylor, Dr. Michael Tarrant, Ansley Silva

9:30 Group Tahake depart for pier

09:45 - 12:45 Group Takahe 1.00 2.00

Social and natural history of Fiordland: Interpretive cruise

Turn in a bulleted list of 10 observations from the cruise

Dr. Steven Boyd

13:00 - 14:00 Group lunch and clean-up

14:00 - 16:00 Group Weka

Brasell Point: Guided plant identification walk

PC Taylor, Dr. Michael Tarrant, Ansley Silva

14:00 - 17:30 Group Takahe: Module preparation: Fiordland SSI

16:30 - 17:30 Group Weka: Module preparation: Fiordland SSI




19:00 - 21:00 Assignment due: Module Fiordland SSI 2.00

PC Taylor, Dr. Michael Tarrant, Dr. Steven Boyd, Ansley Silva


Mon, Mar 29 Day 22: Doubtful Sound to Queenstown (B, L) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field

06:45 - 07:15 Group continental breakfast, clean up, and prepare packed lunches


07:45 - 08:45 Clean lodge

08:45 - 09:30 Assignment due: Module Fiordland species ID quiz 0.75

PC Taylor, Dr. Michael Tarrant, Dr. Steven Boyd, Ansley Silva

Assignment due: Module Fiordland species ID quiz

10:30 - 11:30 Coach to Manapouri ferry

11:45 - 12:45 Ferry across Lake Manapouri

13:00 Coach depart for Queenstown via Te Anau Bird Sanctuary (174 km - approx. 2.5 hrs.)

Professional Touring

Morgan McCammon, GM, 027.673.0001

en route Risk management plan: Aoraki/Mt. Cook 0.25

Dr. Steven Boyd

17:00 - 18:00 Assignment due: Module Queenstown and Fiordland topics quiz 0.50

Faculty and field guide to collect plant samples for species ID quiz.

Faculty choose quiet spot for debate, such as the faculty apartment or the other kitchen area.


Pack a lunch. Please note that you are to leave Deep Cove "without a trace."

All rooms must be swept, hallways vacuumed, bathrooms mopped before departure.

TA to perform room check

TA to remind cooking groups to plan their menus for shopping for Aoraki.

Cruise participants need to wear non-skid shoes and pack a lunch.

One faculty to accompany students on cruise.

Ansley Silva

Student kitchen areas

Dinner on your own

Tue, Mar 30 Day 23: Queenstown (B) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field

Self-catered breakfast

Free day



Wed, Mar 31 Day 24: Queenstown to Sydney (B) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field

07:30 - 08:00 Self-catered breakfast and clean up

08:00 - 08:30 Breakfast clean up for departure

11:30 Coach departs for Queenstown airport

14:50 VA172 departs for Sydney (arrives 16:30)

New Zealand



Total Contact Hours 88.50 5.00 18.75

Over the break: Review the two pre-departure lectures: (1) Australia and (2) Fiji. Prepare for a quiz on day 1 in

Review Australia: An overview for a topics quiz on day 2 in Sydney.

Students to reconvene by 15:00 pm on March 2 in Sydney at Sydney Harbour YHA.


Australia


April 6 - 24, 2021

Instructors: Matt Bufford, Dr. Michael Tarrant

Program Assistant: Rob Walter


On your own Pre-departure lecture: Australia 0.75 0.25

Dr. Michael Tarrant

Tue, Apr 6 Day 1: Reconvene Sydney Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field

15:00 Check in to Sydney Harbour YHA

16:30 - 17:30 Orientation: Academic expectations 0.75 0.25

Matt Bufford and Rob Walter

17:30 - 18:30 Supermarket stop (5L = $25)

and Rob Walter

Woolworths at Wynyard Station (Metcentre open until 20:00)

Dinner on your own

Wed, Apr 7 Day 2: Sydney (B, L) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field


YHA group dining room

07:50 Walk to the Glover Cottages

Australian Institute for International Affairs

124 Kent St., 02.9247.8504

08:15 - 09:00 First full day quiz: Pre Departure lecture Australia 0.50 0.25

and Rob Walter

Glover Cottages

09:00 - 12:00 INTL lecture 3.00

Matt Bufford

Glover Cottages

Self-catered lunch and clean up

13:30 - 14:00 Welcome back icebreakers

Group dining room

14:00 - 15:00 Modules discussion: Australia overview and Sydney 0.50 0.50

and Robert Walter

Group dining room

15:00 - 16:00 Digital story workshop 1.00

and Robert Walter

Group dining room

16:00 - 18:00 Module preparation: Sydney topics quiz

Dinner on your own

Free evening

Read all geography readings before second lecture to be prepared for discussion. You will be assigned an

Earliest check in is 14:00

Please note that the Woolworths at Wynyard Station is closed on Saturday and Sunday, but there is a small

You can use the HDMI cable with the TV in the group dining room.

RW/AS must retain receipts for food.

Accommodations: Sydney Harbour YHA, 110 Cumberland St., The Rocks, NSW 2000, 02 8272 0900

Glover Cottages key safe code: 19242. Emergencies call Jenny Sayles: 0431.619.242.


ECOL/GEOG/


Thu, Apr 8 Day 3: Sydney (B, L) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field




09:00 - 12:00 INTL lecture 3.00

Matt Bufford

Glover Cottages


15:00 - 17:00 Mana Nura: Aboriginal history of the Rocks 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50

Sydney Learning Adventures,

Contact: Joana Ravatu, 04.0802.4452

Meet at Circular Quay outside the Museum of Contemporary Art

Divide into two groups

18:00 - 21:00 Geography II - Essay preparation

Fri, Apr 9 Day 4: Sydney (B, L) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field




09:00 - 12:00 INTL lecture 3.00

Matt Bufford

Glover Cottages


Free afternoon

Dinner on your own

18:00 - 21:00 Geography II - Essay preparation

Sat, Apr 10 Day 5: Sydney (B, L) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field




08:30 - 09:00 Assignment due: Module Sydney topics quiz 0.25 0.25

and Rob Walter

9:00 Assignment due: Geography essay on eLC

09:00 - 12:00 INTL lecture 3.00

Matt Bufford

Glover Cottages


14:15 Walk to NSW State Parliament

6 Macquarie St., Sydney, NSW, 02.9230.2111

15:00 - 16:30 The Australian Political System: A guided tour of NSW State Parliament House 1.00 0.50

Peter Tuziak, Legislative Assembly Services, 02.9230.3444

Tell students to stay in group during Mana Nura tour - they can return to any of these places for photos later.

Field gear for the Manaa Nura tour (easy walk). AS split group into two groups.


Geography essay due tomorrow by 9:00 on eLC.


TA review parliament visitation rules.

TA download geography essays and give to Andy Herod.

17:30 - 18:00 Parliament and Mana Nura debrief 0.25 0.25

and Rob Walter

Hyde Park across from Parliament

Dinner on your own

19:00 - 21:00 Module preparation: Australia 250-word essay

Sun, Apr 11 Day 6: Sydney to Noosa (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field


08:30 - 09:00 Room checks, move luggage down to ground level to pack coach

09:00 Coach departs for Sydney Domestic Airport

Coach Charter Specialist, Tel. 02.9585.1422

12:00 Assignment due: Module Australia overview 250-word essay on eLC

11:40 VA 481 departs for Maroochydore Airport (arrives 12:15)

12:45 Coach departs for Noosaville

Boomerang Bus Hire

Bob Good, 04.3801.0862

13:30 Check in to accommodations

14:00 - 15:00 Supermarket stop

Noosaville Woolworths

Corner Gibson Rd. and Mary St.

Purchase 5 B, 5 L, and 5 D in Noosaville, $60 per student


15:00 - 17:00 Module preparation: Sydney 250-word essay

Self-catered dinner and clean up

19:00 - 21:00 Module preparation: Noosa topics quiz (read Noosa chapter and WTC reading)

Mon, Apr 12 Day 7: Noosa (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field

07:00 - 07:30 Self-catered breakfast and clean up

07:45 Assignment due: Module Sydney 250-word essay on eLC

08:00 Walk to Ivory Palms Hotel (1.5 km)

Ivory Palms conference room, 75 Hilton Terrace., 07.5473.1700

08:30 - 09:00 Assignment due: Module Noosa topics quiz (and WTC (2017) reading) 0.25 0.25

Rob Walter and Matt Bufford

09:00 - 10:00 Seminar: Introduction to Noosa and over-tourism 0.50 0.50

Rob Walter

Ivory Palms conference room

10:15 - 11:15 Introduction to Noosa over-tourism citizen science group project 1.00

Rob Walter


11:15 - 12:15 Politics of marina development: Noosa SSI and stakeholder assignments 1.00

Rob Walter


Clear your room of all trash and belongings. Leave your room key on the floor just outside your door for TA to


Remove sheets and pillow cases from bed and place in baskets in group dining room.

Be sure to pack/bring your last self catered lunch and eat on your own time

Rob/Ansley to do room check before departure.

Accommodations: Coral Beach Resort, 12 Robert Street, Noosaville, Tel: 07 5499 7777


12:15 - 13:30 Bus from Hilton Terrace to Noosa Main Beach surf club (approx. 10 minutes)

No. 626 (departs Hilton Terrace Tewantin Noosa Bowls Club stop at :07 and :37)

No. 627 (departs Hilton Terrace Tewantin Noosa Bowls Club stop at :22 and :52)

Self-catered lunch on the beach

13:30 - 17:30 The politics of a marina in Noosa (guided hike from Spit to Sunshine Beach via Noosa

National Park)

0.75 0.75

Meet at Noosa Spit (river mouth)

Rob Walter and Matt Bufford

17:52 Bus from Sunshine Beach to accommodations

No. 627 (departs Duke Street at Webb Park at :22 and :52 - 17:52 = last bus)


19:00 - 21:00 Population pyramid preparation

Tue, Apr 13 Day 8: Noosa (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field

Self-catered breakfast and clean up

8:00 Assignment due: Population pyramid

Faculty condo

8:00 - 11:00 Module preparation: Noosa SSI I


12:38 Bus from Gympie Terrace to Noosa Main Beach surf club (approx. 10 minutes)

No. 626 (departs Gympie Terrace Quota stop at :08 and :38)


13:00 - 15:00 Group I: Data collection for Noosa over-tourism citizen science (Main Beach and Hastings

Street)

2.00 2.00

Matt Bufford

Bus from Main Beach to accommodations (or easy 5 km walk)

No. 626 (departs Noosa Heads station, platform 1 at :50 and :20 - 18:20 = last bus)


13:00 - 15:00 Group II: Data collection for Noosa over-tourism citizen science (Noosa National Park and

Sunshine Beach)

Rob Walter

Bus from Sunshine Beach to accommodations


16:00 - 18:00 Module preparation: Noosa SSI II


Wed, Apr 14 Day 9: Noosa (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field

Self-catered breakfast and clean-up

8:00 - 9:00 Noosa over-tourism citizen science project data entry, analysis, and report parameters 1.00

Coral Beach faculty condo

Rob Walter

09:38 Bus from Gympie Terrace to Noosa Main Beach surf club (approx. 10 minutes)



10:00 - Noon Group II: Data collection for Noosa over-tourism citizen science (Main Beach and Hastings

Street)

2.00 6.00

Matt Bufford


Field gear. Pack lunch/snacks and extra water for long walk, swimsuit (for optional swim).


Field gear. Pack lunch/snacks and extra water for long walk, swimsuit (for optional swim).


Bus from Main Beach to accommodations (or easy 5 km walk)



10:00 - Noon Group I: Data collection for Noosa over-tourism citizen science (Noosa National Park and

Sunshine Beach)

Rob Walter

Bus from Sunshine Beach to accommodations


Optional swim at Sunshine Beach or Main Beach (between the flags only)

Optional swim at Sunshine Beach (between the flags only)

14:00 - 17:00 Module preparation: Noosa overtourism citizen science group project 500-word report


Thu, Apr 15 Day 10: Noosa (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field

Self-catered breakfast and cleanup

8:30 Coach departs for Eumundi Markets

Boomerang Bus Hire

Bob Good, 04.3801.0862

09:00 - 09:30 Introduction to the largest arts and crafts market in Australia 0.50

Michelle Jones, Executive Director

Country Women's Association Building (Blue)


13:00 - 15:00 Module preparation: Noosa SSI III

15:30 - 17:30 Assignment due: Module Noosa SSI simulation 2.00


Villa Noosa conference room

17:30 - 18:00 Risk management plan for Noosa Everglades and LEI 0.50

Rob Walter

Villa Noosa conference room

Self-catered dinner and cleanup

19:00 - 21:00 Module preparation: Noosa overtourism citizen science group project 500-word report

Fri, Apr 16 Day 11: Noosa to Lady Elliot Island (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field

06:00 - 06:30 Group breakfast (Clean up after yourselves)

Plan ahead: tonight/tomorrow you will be traveling with a smaller bag.


Pack a lunch or buy food (on your own) at Eumundi Markets or prepare lunch at the accommodations after the

Before departure tomorrow: take all your trash to the proper receptacle by reception; make sure all dishes are

Divide students into four groups for diving. Then use these two groups as the basis for the group divisions

Luggage weight limit for LEI 12kg. No need for towels. Bring swimwear and warmer layer for evening.

Bring sunscreen, academic materials, all necessary medicines; there is nothing on LEI.

TA to call LEI and verify flight times for tomorrow: 1800.072.200.

Faculty remind students not to lock keys in their room tomorrow morning and check with Coral Beach

Faculty to purchase 3 breakfasts for Noosa Everglades (~$288).


Double check accommodations for passports and electronics. Make sure all trash is deposited in the

Make sure all dirty dishes are either washed or in the dishwasher. Do not lock keys in room, place them on the

There are two field guides for LEI. All water activities are supervised at minimum of 1 guide per 15 students.

TA coordinate with the LEI check in desk about storing luggage in hangar area outside.

Faculty to discuss with students NO taking food from breakfast buffet and to be aware of food waste on LEI.

Your LEI field guides are Dr. Tyrone Ridgway and Dave Logan

04.1987.6539 and 04.1916.8687, respectively.

Sunrise 5:50, Sunset 18:05; low tide 6:16 (.71m), high tide 12:18 (1.83m)

06:30 - 07:00 Breakfast cleanup, pack coach

Self-catered breakfast and clean up

06:00 Assignment due: Noosa over-tourism citizen science group project 500-word report

07:00 Coach departs for HVB airport

TBD Flights to LEI

at airport Assignment due: Module Noosa Everglades 250-word essay

upon arrival Introduction to the Island: Basic safety and other rules 0.50

LEI Staff

Group lunch

13:00 - 13:30 Snorkel safety briefing 0.50

13:30 - 16:00 DSD diver training or snorkel safety practice

LEI diving staff or Dr. Tyrone Ridgway and Dave Logan

16:30 - 18:00 Introduction to GBR SSI: Carmichael mine and Abbot Point port expansion 0.75 0.75

Rob Walter and Tyrone Ridgway, Dave Logan


19:30 - 21:00 Coral reef ecology 1.50

Dr. Tyrone Ridgway and Dave Logan

Sat, Apr 17 Day 12: Lady Elliot Island (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field


07:00 - 09:00 Group 1 dive

08:00 - 10:00 Non - divers: Great Barrier Reef SSI preparation

10:00 - 11:00 Managing for zero carbon footprint: Behind the scenes tour 1.00

LEI facilities manager

11:00 - 12:00 Beach walk and coral/coastal ecology 1.00


Group lunch

13:00 - 15:00 Group 2 dive / non-divers SSI preparation

15:30 - 16:30 Guided boat snorkel 1.00 1.00


17:00 - 18:30 Invertebrates and animals of the Great Barrier Reef 1.50



19:30 - 21:00 Introduction to citizen science group project 1.50


Sun, Apr 18 Day 13: Lady Elliot Island (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field


07:00 - 09:00 Group 3 dive

Accommodations: Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort, PO Box 348, Runaway Bay QLD 4216, 07.4156.4444



This is a sample itinerary. Your daily itinerary will be posted on white board in dining area or classroom.


08:00 - 09:30 Non - divers: Reef diversity and interactions: Guided reef walk 1.00 0.50

Dr. Tyrone Ridgway, Rob Walter

09:30 - 11:30 Non - divers: Great Barrier Reef SSI preparation

10:00 - 11:30 Group 3: Reef diversity and interactions: Guided reef walk

Dave Logan, Matt Bufford

Group lunch

13:00 - 15:00 Group 4 dive / non-divers SSI preparation

15:30 - 16:30 Guided boat snorkel 1.00 1.00


17:00 - 18:30 Threats to the Great Barrier Reef 0.75 0.75



19:30 - 21:30 Assignment due: Great Barrier Reef SSI 1.00 1.00

Dr. Tyrone Ridgway, Dave Logan, Rob Walter, Matt Bufford

Mon, Apr 19 Day 14: Lady Elliot Island (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field


08:00 - 09:30 Citizen science group project preparation 1.00 0.50

Dr. Tyrone Ridgway, Dave Logan, Rob Walter

09:30 - 11:00 Citizen science group project data collection 1.50

Dr. Tyrone Ridgway, Dave Logan, Rob Walter

11:00 - 12:00 Citizen science group project data analysis and presentation preparation


Group lunch

13:00 - 15:00 Citizen science group project data analysis and presentation preparation 1.00


15:30 - 16:30 Lagoon snorkel 0.50 0.50



19:30 - 21:00 Assignment due: Citizen science group project presentations 1.50


Tue, Apr 20 Day 15: Lady Elliot Island to Boreen Point (B, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field

08:00 Assignment due: Citizen science group project report

08:00 - 08:30 Assignment due: LEI topics quiz 0.50


08:30 - 09:30 Coral reefs, climate change, and the economy 0.50 0.50


TBD Flights to HVB

11:00 Coach departs for Habitat Noosa Everglades

Boomerang Bus Hire

Bob Good, 04 3801 0862



This is a sample itinerary. Your daily itinerary will be posted on white board in dining area or classroom.


AS pick up breakfasts for the next 3 mornings at Habitat Noosa, around $250, during lunch stop

Lunch en route

14:30 - 18:00 Introduction to Noosa Everglades history and ecology: guided hike to Kinaba 1.00 1.50 3.00

Habitat Noosa guide, Matt Bufford, and Rob Walter

18:00 Return to Camp by boat from Kinaba

18:30 Dinner

CootharaBAR

19:30 - 20:30 Module feedback: Australia overview and Sydney 0.50 0.50


Wed, Apr 21 Day 16: Boreen Point (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field

06:00 - 06:30 Group breakfast (Group Kookaburra clean up)

06:30 - 17:00 Group Emu: Social and ecological systems of Fraser Island: Interpretive drive/hike

En route:

Social systems: Tourism Opportunity Spectrum

Ecological systems: Diversity of the rainforest and sand dunes

Matt Bufford and Eco camp guide

07:00 - 17:00 Group Kookaburra: Biodiversity of the Noosa Everglades 2.00 3.00 9.50

Boat cruise / canoeing / 12K RT bushwalk to the Cooloola Sand Patch

Ethical systems: Values assessment in human - nature interactions

Rob Walter and Eco camp guide


CootharaBAR

19:30 - 21:30 Module preparation: Fraser Island 250-word essay

Thu, Apr 22 Day 17: Boreen Point (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field

06:00 - 06:30 Group breakfast (Group Emu clean up)

06:30 - 17:00 Group Kookaburra: Social and ecological systems of Fraser Island: Interpretive drive/hike 1.00 3.00 4.00

En route:

Social systems: Tourism Opportunity Spectrum

Ecological systems: Diversity of the rainforest and sand dunes

Rob Walter and Eco camp guide

07:00 - 17:00 Group Emu: Biodiversity of the Noosa Everglades

Boat cruise / canoeing / 12K RT bushwalk to the Cooloola Sand Patch

Ethical systems: Values assessment in human - nature interactions

Matt Bufford and Eco camp guide


CootharaBAR

19:30 - 21:30 Module preparation: Noosa Everglades 250-word essay

Fri, Apr 23 Day 18: Boreen Point to Brisbane (B, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field

08:00 Coach departs for Brisbane via Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

Original Tours, Steve Hosie, 04.1872.9024

10:30 - 13:30 An introduction to indigenous wildlife 2.00


Accommodations: 204 Lake Flat Rd., Boreen Point QLD 4565; Tel. 07 5485 3165

Field gear. Pack lunch and at least 1L water for long walk.

Activities may change depending on weather.


Field gear. Pack lunch and at least 1L water for long walk.

Activities may change depending on weather.


Pack bags and be prepared to depart immediately following breakfast.

TA to do room check

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

708 Jesmond Rd., Fig Tree Pocket, QLD, 07.3378.1366

Lunch on your own in the park or upon return to Brisbane


17:30 Coach departs for Beenleigh


18:30 - 21:00 Spirits of the Red Sand Cultural History Theater 0.50 0.50

(includes dinner)

Beenleigh historical Village and Museum

205 Main Street Beenleigh, QLD, 07.3801.8198

Sat, Apr 24 Day 19: Brisbane to Nadi Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field


7:30 Pack coach

7:45 Coach departs for Brisbane International Airport


11:15 FJ920 departs for Nadi, Fiji (arrives 16:50)

Australia



Total Contact Hours

Place your keys on the floor outside your room by 7:15.

Accommodations: Astor Metropole Hotel, 193 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill, Brisbane, 07.3144.4000

Pack your bags and clear your room by 7:15. Remember to pay room charges if you have any.

TA to do room check

22.2540.63 13.25


Fiji version 1


April 24 - May 2, 2021

Instructors: Matt Bufford, Dr. Mikell Gleason

Program Assistant: Rob Walter


On your own Pre-departure lecture: Introduction to Fiji 0.75 0.25

Dr. Michael Tarrant

Sat, Apr 24 Day 1: Arrive in Nadi (D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field

16:50 FJ920 arrives from Brisbane

17:30 Transfer to accommodations via Tanoa bus



19:30 - 20:30 First full day quiz: Fiji pre departure lecture 0.50 0.50

Dr. Mikell Gleason, Rob Walter, and Matt Bufford


20:30 - 21:30 Fiji orientation and ethnographic presentations 0.50 0.50

Dr. Mikell Gleason, Rob Walter, and Matt Bufford

Sun, Apr 25 Day 2: Nadi to Lawaki/Village (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field


Hotel dining room

06:30 Coach departs for Pacific Harbour (145 km, approx. 3.5 hours)

TTF Transport, 672.3311 / 799.2332

on arrival Tag and store luggage at the Pearl Hotel

10:00 - 11:30 Boat to Lawaki Beach House

11:30 - 12:30 Lawaki orientation 1.00

Christine Tawake-Bachofner, Owner, and Helen Sykes, Field guide

13:00 - 13:30 Group lunch

Lawaki dining area

14:00 - 15:30 Intro to Fiji's marine environment and LMMAs 1.50

Helen Sykes, Marine Consulting

15:30 - 16:30 Snorkel safety and beach walk 1.00

Helen Sykes

17:00 - 18:30 Citizen Science I introduction and project briefings 1.50

Helen Sykes


Lawaki dining area

20:30 - 21:30 Module preparation: Citizen Science I (read pages 17-43, and 57-61)

Mon, Apr 26 Day 3: Lawaki (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field


Lawaki dining area

08:00 - 10:00 Citizen science I data collection and analysis 1.00 1.00

Helen Sykes and Matt Bufford

10:30 - 12:30 Reef zone ecology - guided snorkel on outer barrier reef 1.00 1.00 1.50

Helen Sykes

13:00 - 13:30 Group lunch

Lawaki dining area

Use your Lifestraw water filter for all water in Nadi, Lawaki, and Naceva or Naiseuseu

Accommodation: Tanoa International, Votualevu Road, Nadi, +679.672.5327

Helen Sykes arrives today 679.923.9148 (meet at the Pearl Hotel marina).

Bring luggage to breakfast - store in lobby.

Accommodation: Lawaki Beach House, +679.992.1621

ECOL/GEOG/


13:30 - 17:00 Citizen science I analysis and presentation preparation

17:00 - 18:30 Assignment due: Citizen Science I presentations 1.50

Helen Sykes and Matt Bufford


Lawaki dining area

19:00 - 21:00 Module preparation : Community and the Fijian Way of Life

Tue, Apr 27 Day 4: Lawaki to Naiseuseu (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field


Lawaki dining area

08:00 - 09:30 Assignment due: Module Community and the Fijian Way of Life discussion 1.50

Matt Bufford

Lawaki dining area

09:30 - 11:30 Module preparation: Citizen Science II (read McNamara and Scoones)

Group lunch

Lawaki dining area

Boat to Naiseuseu

Christine Tawake-Bachofner, +679.992.1621

14:00 - 15:00 Sevusevu welcoming ceremony and assignment to families 1.00

Village elders

Community center

Afternoon tea

16:00 - 17:30 Modules overview and introduction to Citizen Science II 1.50

Matt Bufford

Community center

Dinner with host family

19:00 - 21:00 Module preparation: Tourism and the Making of Paradise discussion I

Wed, Apr 28 Day 5: Naiseuseu (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field

Breakfast with host family

09:00 - 10:30 Assignment due: Module Tourism and the Making of Paradise discussion I 1.50

Matt Bufford

09:00 - 11:00 Citizen Science II group project check-in 0.50

Matt Bufford

Lunch with host family

13:00 - 18:00 Citizen Science II data collection 4.00


Thu, Apr 29 Day 5: Naiseuseu (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field


09:00 - 11:00 Citizen Science II group project check-in 0.50

Matt Bufford

Lunch with host family

13:00 - 16:00 Citizen science II data analysis and presentation preparation 3.00

Matt Bufford

16:30 - 18:00 Citizen Science II group project presentation review 1.50

Matt Bufford


Accommodation: Lawaki Beach House, +679.992.1621

Accommodation: Lawaki Beach House, +679.992.1621 - Naiseuseu Village


20:00 - 22:00 Assignment due: Citizen Science II village presentation 2.00


Community center

Fri, Apr 30 Day 6: Naiseuseu to Pearl Resort (B, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field


08:30 - 10:00 Boat to the Pearl Resort

10:30 - 12:00 Assignment due: Citizen Science II debrief discussion 1.50


Location TBD

Lunch on your own

14:00 - 16:00 Module preparation: Tourism and the Making of Paradise discussion II

16:00 - 17:30 Assignment due: Module Tourism and the Making of Paradise discussion II 1.50



The Pearl Cafe

19:00 - 21:00 Module preparation: Module Tourism and the Making of Paradise (250-word essay)

Sat, May 1 Day 7: Pearl Resort (B, L, D) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field


8:00 - 9:30 Culture change 1.50

Dr. Mikell Gleason

Conference room

09:45 - 16:00 Indigenous ecotourism management: Philosophy and practices in Fiji 1.50 3.00 5.00

Long boat trip on the Navua River to Namosi Highlands Rainforest

River Tubing Fiji, +679.921.2748

(lunch included)

Dr. Mikell Gleason, Matt Bufford, and Rob Walter

16:30 - 18:00 Module preparation: Module Tourism and the Making of Paradise (250-word essay)

18:00 Assignment due: Module Tourism and the Making of Paradise (250-word essay)


The Establishment

Hibiscus Dr., Pacific Harbour, +679.773.0028

19:30 - 21:30 Concept quiz preparation

Sun, May 2 Day 8: To Nadi to USA (B, L) Lecture Field Lecture Field Lecture Field


08:00 - 08:30 Check out and store luggage where indicated

08:30 - 09:00 Survey B 0.50

Matt Bufford

09:00 - 10:00 Evaluations 0.75 0.25

Dr. Mikell Gleason and Matt Bufford

10:00 - 13:00 Concept quiz 1.50 1.50

Dr. Mikell Gleason and Matt Bufford

13:00 - 14:00 Final group lunch

The Pearl Cafe

Water shoes, bathing suits, hats, sunscreen, towel, change of clothes, water, sulu (for village).


For discussions: use the old registration lobby, the seating area above the cafe, the pool area, or a shady,

Accommodation: The Pearl Resort, Queens Rd., Pacific Harbor, Fiji, +679.773.0022

Accommodation: The Pearl Resort, Queens Rd., Pacific Harbor, Fiji, +679.773.0022

Rob Walter has to leave on the 8 am bus.

14:30 Coach departs for airport

Dinner on your own at the airport

21:40 FJ 810 departs Nadi for LAX (arrives 13:25)

April 15: All PEDB assignments including activity quiz, relevance quiz, fitness quizzes 1 - 4

Digital Story

Fiji



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