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SchlesingerChristine.Schlesinger@cdu.edu.au0889595218  \nSEM-1  \n8-14 Apri 2026  \n7 day intensive,plus on-line studybefore and after field intensive  \n# LOCATION\n\nStarts at the CDU Alice Springscampus and ends at Yulara(Uluru).Students may choose to fly out ofSprings in CDU vehicles on 15 April.  \nNUMBERS  \n12 places available  \n# DESERT FIELD ECOLOGY:ENVIRONMENTAL FIELD INTENSIVE UNIT\n\nDesert Field Ecology  \n8-14 April 2026  \nThis advanced ecology unit introduces the fundamentals of desert ecology with a focus on the ecologyand conservation of birds and mammals.You will learn about the key principles driving central Australiansemi-arid and arid ecosystems and the most pressing conservation issues faced within the region.Field-based research during the 7-day intensive willinvolve surveying birds in four key desert habitats acrosstwo regions,in the spectacular World Heritage listed Tjoritja/West MacDonnell and Uluru-Kata TjutaNational Parks.  \nInvestigate the dynamic ways arid-zone fauna respond to spatial and temporal patterning ofresources first-hand through collecting,analysing,and interpreting survey data.Learn to identify arid-zone birds,also considering experimental design and methodsExplore a range of topics including themanagement and conservation of endangered mammals and joint management of protected areas.  \nThis subject is available to students studying at undergraduate and Masters level.Students fromother universities are welcome to apply through cross-institutional arrangements  \n## Contact us\n\nUnit Coordinator:Christine SchlesingerT:0889595218  \nE:christine.schlesingeracdu.edu.au  \nW:www.cdu.edu.au/science-technology/environment  \n## HOW TO ENROL\n\n1.Ensure any prerequisite or assumed knowledge requirementsare met:See CDU Unit Catalogue on cdu.edu.au  \n2.Submit Special Enrolment through CDU Portal(CDU students)orCross Institutional Enrolment form for HE Semester 1 to StudentCentral.  \nEnrolment will be approved by the Unit Coordinator based onmeeting entry requirements and remaining availability of places  \n3.If the course is full,students may choose to go on a wait-list incase places become available.  \n## COST\n\nThe unit costs are HECS plus an additional $350 which goes towardeight nights pre-arranged accommodation at:  \n·the CDU Alice Springs campus(twin share rooms with sharekitchen and laundry facilities)on 7,8,9,10,11 April.  \n·Yulara (swags and safari tents)on 12,13,14 April.  \nThe fee also covers entry fees to Alice Springs Desert Park and Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and limited meals plusall transport duringthe intensive and optional transportation back to Alice Springs on 15April.  \n## GETTING THERE\n\nStudents are required to make their own way to Alice Springs beforethe intensive and home from Yulara (or Alice Springs)after and areresponsible for the costs of this travel.The program begins early onTuesday8 April and ends in the evening on Monday 14 with afarewell dinner.  \nPlease 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