Canberra, Australia
Students will be working with local Professors Peter Unmack, Ben Kefford, Ross Thompson, and Arthur Georges at the University of Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory. A diversity of projects and activities will be conducted, including examining morphological diversity in a freshwater fish (Australian Smelt), PCR amplification of turtle DNA looking at hybridization between species and freshwater ecology experiments, looking at sub-lethal effects of salinity on salt sensitive mayfly species, looking at acute exposure of stream invertebrates to selected insecticides, and looking at the effect of road de-icing salts on stream macroinvertebrates. There will be opportunities to be involved in fieldwork activities as well.
Concepción, Chile
Students will be working on issues of native fish conservation in the face of hydropower development in Chile with Dr. Evelyn Habit at the University of Concepcion. They will participate in field work sampling fish in rivers and lakes and learn about fish ecology and conservation issues.
DATES
Approximately 12 weeks during winter semester 2019
HOUSING
Options for housing include sharing an on-campus house or getting an off-campus apartment. Students may be sharing a room with another BYU participant and sharing an apartment with local students.
COURSES
Students are required to register for a minimum 12 credit hours during the winter semester internship. These credits may be Biology 399R Internship or other directed readings/research credit.
Students may also be interested in investigating the local culture by taking IAS 380 Cultural Proofs for 1–3 credit hours. This self-guided course allows students to do independent intercultural research, interview locals, and experience local culture.
COST
$4,000–4,500
Includes: LDS undergraduate tuition (12 credit hours), internship placement fees, housing, international health insurance coverage, visa if necessary
Not included: international airfare, meals, local transportation, international cell phone/data plan, personal expenses
PREPARATION
Accepted students are required to participate in an international preparation course (IAS 369R, 1 credit hour). This second-block evening course will be held during fall semester 2018.
Accompanying spouses need to be credit-bearing participants on the program.
Spouses will also need to apply online and take the preparation course.
FUNDING SOURCES
Regular BYU tuition scholarships, Pell Grants, and Federal Insured Student Loans may be applied to Study Abroad programs.
Academic departments and colleges may assist with scholarships and grants. Biology Department scholarships may be available to Biology majors. Check with Professor Jerry Johnson for details.
Private grants and scholarships outside of BYU may also assist (see kennedy.byu.edu/scholarships).
APPLICATION PROCESS
Complete the online application at kennedy.byu.edu/apply.
The application requires a $35 fee.
Applicants will be interviewed once the application is complete.
Students will be notified via e-mail of their acceptance into the program.
Deadline: 4 October 2018
FACULTY
Jerry Johnson, and Mark Belk, professors of evolutionary biology in the Biology Department, are the faculty mentors of the program.
SCHEDULE AND TIME COMMITMENT
Students are allowed to remain in Australia for up to three months without a visa and will need to apply for a visa online prior to departure. Students going to Chile will need to pay a $100 landing fee and will receive a tourist card upon arrival which will allow them to stay in Chile for up to 90 days.
INTERESTED STUDENTS SHOULD CONTACT
International Study Programs
101 HRCB
(801) 422-3686
isp@byu.edu
kennedy.byu.edu/isp
PROGRAM ADJUSTMENTS
ISP reserves the right to cancel this program, revise its offerings, or make any adjustments to the preliminary cost estimates due to conditions beyond its control.
