Academics International Study Maymester
Office for Honors, Research and International Study
OHRIS is located in room 3.04 in Painter Hall (PAI), just northeast of the tower between the Biological Laboratory (BIO) and Welch Hall (WEL) on 24th Street.
Mailing Address: The University of Texas at Austin College of Natural Sciences - Office of the Dean 1 University Station G2550 Austin, TX 78712Contact
Office for Honors, Research and International Study (512) 232-9358
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 Maymester Abroad programs arefour and a half week study abroad programs, taught by UT faculty members, that take place immediately following the spring semester at an international course location. The students are introduced to research methods in various scientific fields while gaining academic credit during their time abroad.
LIZARD ISLAND MAYMESTER 2012Taught by Dr. Mary Poteet, Section of Integrative Biology
BIO 337 - Coral Reef Ecology UGS 119 - Maymester Seminar: Australia This program engages students through observation and hands-on study of the diverse and often wondrous natural history of Australia, while teaching methods of quantitative field observations, experimental design, research methods, and scientific presentation. The first week is in Sydney, followed by 3 weeks at the Lizard Island Research Station (LIRS), a world-renowned coral reef research station where the students live and work alongside researchers. LIRS enables cost-effective research and education on coral reefs by providing accommodation, boats, laboratories, classrooms, library, snorkeling equipment, general research equipment, and a seawater aquarium system. Lizard Island is an outstanding representative of the terrestrial, marine, and cultural diversity of the Great Barrier Reef.
Program Dates: Thursday, May 24 - Tuesday, June 19, 2012 Want to know more? Come to one of these Info Sessions: Wednesday, September 7th Tuesday, September 27th Wednesday, October 19 For immediate information you can take a look at the Deadline for Applications: November 1, 2011 Questions about the program? Please contact
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, 232-8345, in the Office for Honors, Research and International Study.
MAYMESTER IN MARINE BOTANYTaught by Dr. Ken Dunton (UT Marine Science Institute) and Dr. Stein Fredriksen (Norway). This course is entirely focused on the ecology of Caribbean coral reef and seagrass communities of the Yucatan Peninsula with special emphasis on the marine vegetation. Our research and learning goal is to understand the effect of anthropogenic inputs of inorganic-nitrogen on tropical seagrasses, algal turfs, and the overall coral reef/coastal ecosystem. See HERE for a detailed syllabus (Syllabus is from 2011 class; syllabus for 2013 to be posted soon). Prerequisites: Upper division standing; Biology 311D; and one of the following courses: Biology 322, 324, 328, Marine Science 320, 352C; and three additional semester hours of coursework in biology.
Approximate course fee: $2,200 plus airfare to Cozumel.
The deadline for applications is November 1, 2012. Questions about the program? Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 232-8345, in the Office for Honors, Research and International Study. Note Regarding Travel to Mexico: The US State Department has issued a travel warning for Mexico. The University's International Oversight Committee has approved this program for 2011, as Akumal is outside the regions included in the current warning. We will keep students posted as we continue to monitor the situation in Akumal and other parts of Mexico and receive updates from our Study Abroad Office staff, the International Oversight Committee, and the State Department.
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