Mallee field course 2012
Field course details
Ecological issues
9 - 13 April 2012
The Mallee Field Course will be based at Walpeup, near the Murray-Sunset and Wyperfield National Parks in Victoria’s north-west. Mallee country has a low annual rainfall and high temperatures in summer and the resident plants and animals have evolved to survive in this extreme environment. The Mallee is a distinctive and fascinating place to study ecology. Students will work in groups on ecological research projects on fauna such as echidnas, ants, geckos and honeyeaters, and management issues such as habitat fragmentation, effects of fire or wildlife corridors.
Optional activities
Bushwalking, birdwatching, campfires, spotlighting, stargazing.
Details & costs
There is a choice of three accommodation options. The prices below are for the duration of the field course.
- 1 Camp site - $30 per person.
- 2 Twin share - $55 per person.
- 3 Single occupancy - $105 per person.
Accommodation will be allocated according to who has been accepted on the field course and who has paid the full amount to June Cheah first.
All students will need to provide their own transport to and from Walpeup and their own meals. A BBQ is available but there are no other cooking facilities. There is a small shop nearby with limited takeaway options.
All students coming on the field trip must complete an indemnity and medical form and submit it to June Cheah by 4pm Friday 2 March 2012, or your place will be offered to students on the waiting list. There is a quota of 42 students and acceptance is based on academic performance in second year zoology.
Payment
If you apply for this field course on the component selection form which must be completed by 24th February 2012, a cash deposit of $30 is due by 4pm Friday 2 March 2012 payable to June Cheah. On acceptance into the field course, you will be advised of the balance due for those wanting roofed accommodation. Final payment of the balance must be made, in person, by 16th of March, 2012. No online payment accepted for this field course.
Note: Quota based on academic merit. Component offered only if sufficient students enrol: min 25, max 42. It is your responsibility to check that you have been accepted into this component. A list will be posted on the third year noticeboard outside the third year lab by 5th March. If you are not accepted into this field course you will need to inform Jan Skinner by 9th March of another component you will take instead. You can remain on the waiting list or have your deposit returned if you want to be taken off the waiting list. Deposits are refundable if you are not accepted onto the field course.
Important information
Demand for places is high. Ensure that you have enrolled and paid the appropriate deposit(s) by the required date/s. All costs are correct at the time of publication. The Department reserves the right to vary costs if necessary. Deposits are non-refundable after the date for final payment and final payments are non-refundable. Payment does not include fees for tuition.
Further information
Contact Dr Sarah Avitabile: Sarah.Avitabile@latrobe.edu.au; Tel: 9479 6716
For detailed information about 3rd year course components, go to 2012 components.
