The EFTI faculty are also involved in experiential education notably via Study Abroad Program. The programs are largely conducted in partnership with American Universities International Programs (AUIP) and coordinated with UF International Center. The programs offer UF students an opportunity to earn academic credits while traveling extensively as a group with UF faculty and local field guides throughout different regions in the world. These programs offer an interdisciplinary approach in many different fields associated with TRSM-EFTI.
Currently, several study abroad opportunities are offered and led by EFTI faculty in the following destinations: Antarctica, Australia (Northern Queensland and Sydney), Fiji, and New Zealand. For additional information visit www.floridadownunder.org
Semester: Fall; Credits: 6
This program explores the Antarctica and adjacent sub-Antarctic region (such as Tierra del Fuego and the Southern Ocean), including its history, geology, climate, and marine and terrestrial biology. Special attention is given to contemporary legal, psychological, and anthropological aspects of human activity in the region, conservation of ecosystems, and sustainable use of natural resources.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2010
Semester: Summer A; Credits: 6
Program focus is on topics related to sustainable development (sustaining human societies and the natural environment) through educational travel, field trips, active participation, lecture presentations and seminars, and coursework exercises. The goal of this course is using the Queensland, Australia case to integrate the different perspectives of diverse natural, biological, and social science disciplines to improve understanding of relationships between human societies and the natural environment. The impact of humans on natural resources and their sustainable use and conservation will be emphasized.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2012
Semester: Summer A; Credits: 3
This program focuses on urban sustainability in/around Sydney, Australia. Topics include urban planning and development (including energy conservation and climate, housing, and transportation), conservation of natural resources for human use (tourism, recreation, and agriculture), and indigenous/social change. These issues are examined through educational travel (field trips and activities), a service learning project, classroom presentations and seminars, and field modules. As home to nearly a quarter of Australia's population, and students will explore the cultural diversity of this metropolis, the management and conservation of protected areas for nature-based recreation and tourism, and the impact of humans on an urban environment (including topics such as energy conservation, carbon emissions and climate change, and water conservation).
Application Deadline: February 18, 2011
Semester: Summer A; Credits: 3
Program will examine human and cultural aspects of Fijian ecology and the conservation, preservation, and management of Fiji’s unique system of marine, coastal, and mountain/rainforest natural resources. Students will explore the management and conservation of natural resources with a focus on issues related to human use of plant, forestry, wildlife, ecology, recreation and tourism, and/or coastal/water resources. The impact of humans on these resources will also be emphasized, including a long term historical perspective.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2012
Semester: Summer A; Credits: 6
Program focus is on the sustainable development of the country’s unique land and cultural resources. Through an interdisciplinary and experiential approach, students will have the opportunity to explore the dynamic cultures and natural environments of the region by traveling extensively as a group with UF faculty and local field experts. In addition, students will participate in cultural excursions and activities, including participating in ancient cultural ceremonies, and service learning projects.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2012