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Other f<strong>in</strong>ancial support available for foreign participants: Various bilateral assistance schemes: e.g.<br />

Colombo Plan, South Pacific Aid programme, Malaysia Scholarship, Mara Scholarship<br />

4. COLLABORATION WITH DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: Yes<br />

Specific areas of <strong>in</strong>terest: Mapp<strong>in</strong>g of natural resources, climatology<br />

Geographical preference: None<br />

K. JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY OF NORTH QUEENSLAND<br />

Post Office, Townsville, Qld 4811, Australia<br />

Tel.: 077814111<br />

Contact person(s): Prof. Hopley, Dept. of Geography<br />

Pr<strong>in</strong>cipal function(s) of <strong>in</strong>stitution: <strong>Education</strong><br />

1. ACADEMIC AND SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMMES<br />

Area(s) of specializaton: remote sens<strong>in</strong>g, satellite meteorology<br />

Summary of courses <strong>and</strong> research activities:<br />

Courses: Remote sens<strong>in</strong>g, satellite meteorology<br />

<strong>Research</strong>: Ecological modell<strong>in</strong>g, environmental remote sens<strong>in</strong>g; GIS; research <strong>in</strong>to<br />

hydrometeorology on wet tropical coasts; studies of ra<strong>in</strong>fall systems on wet tropical coasts;<br />

evaluat<strong>in</strong>g the hydrological impact<br />

Duration/Frequency/Language(s) of <strong>in</strong>struction: Remote sens<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> GIS - 9 hours per week;<br />

Geography - 15 hours/Semester/English<br />

Facilities: Computer laboratory, GIS software, weather chart facsimile receiver, satellite (GMS)<br />

receiv<strong>in</strong>g equipment<br />

Number of tra<strong>in</strong>ees: 70 (2 nd year), 40 (3 rd year), 14 (postgrad.)<br />

Entry requirements: 1 st year science (for 2 nd year); 2 nd year RS or GIS (for 3 rd year)<br />

Degree/Diploma/Certificate awarded: M.Sc., Ph.D., Diploma<br />

2. COST OF PROGRAMMES<br />

Cost of tuition, texts <strong>and</strong> related research material: A$ 10,100 p.a.<br />

Monthly room <strong>and</strong> board <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>cidental expenses: --<br />

3. SCHOLARSHIP/FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES<br />

Scholarship/<strong>Fellowship</strong> opportunities for foreign participants: --<br />

Other f<strong>in</strong>ancial support available for foreign participants: --<br />

4. COLLABORATION WITH DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: Yes<br />

Specific areas of <strong>in</strong>terest: Coral reef management; l<strong>and</strong>use; hydro-meteorology<br />

Geographical preference: Tropical regions<br />

L. MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY<br />

North Ride, NSW 2113, Australia<br />

Tel.: (02) 8058908; (02) 888-8000<br />

Telex: AA22377 MACQUNI

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