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Tropical Biology & Conservation
Undergraduate Program | 16 Weeks | Bali, Indonesia
Quick facts about our semester program.
Introduction: 1 Week
The semester program will be preceded by an introduction week to get to know the island of Bali and your fellow classmates.
Lectures: 15 weeks
Fifteen weeks full of of hands-on lectures at Udayana University, field trips all across Bali and cultural activites.
Language: English
Our lectures, which are held in English at Udayana University, will provide you with expertise and prepare you for various field trips.
Credit Points: 30 ECTS
During this 16 weeks study program you can be awarded with up to 30 ECTS credit points by Udayana University in Bali.
What makes this program a great choice?
Indonesia is well known as being one of the richest countries worldwide in terms of its biodiversity. During this semester abroad in Bali, you will get a deeper insight into the characteristics and peculiarities of the tropical flora and fauna. Be it on campus, on your way home or while exploring Bali: everyday you will be surrounded by typical tropical nature. Several field trips throughout this 16 weeks study program will complete the theoretical lectures given at Udayana University. Biology & Marine Science professors as well as guest lecturers will pass on their expert knowledge in their respective field of expertise.
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Our new semesters are coming up & filling up.
Upcoming semester
Application deadline for summer semester:
16th of February, 2025
Application deadline for winter semester:
15th of July, 2024
Next summer semester starts:
26th of February, 2025
Next winter semester starts:
29th of August, 2024
Semester fees
Total
€2690
What's included?
Full tuition for 15 weeks, field trips & more!
The available modules of our Tropical Biology & Conservation semester in Bali
During your semester abroad you can combine different modules that will make up your 30 ECTS. From the nine modules in our Tropical Biology & Conservation program three are mandatory (1. Biodiversity Conservation & Ecotourism, 2. Bahasa Indonesia, 3. Student Project), while three can be chosen by you.
Tropical Marine Ecology
| 16 weeks | 5 ECTS
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Tropical Marine Ecology
This course will introduce and discuss in a general and particular level (i.e.: Indonesia), about the ecology of the main tropical marine ecosystems, such as coral reefs, seagrass beds and mangrove forests. It will include the function of those ecosystems and the interaction between them. Also the interactions and association between organisms and their habitat as well as the interaction with environmental factors which make up the ecological system in tropical oceans.
Duration: 16 weeks
Credits: 5 ECTS
Marine Pollution
| 16 weeks | 5 ECTS
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Marine Pollution
This course concern on some aspects of Marine pollution and marine ecosystems destruction. It therefore aims to study: Oceanography and Water quality (Physical, Chemical and biological), Productivity, Global warming, Destructive fishing (catching and pearl clam culture), Oil pollution, Fish feeding pollution (Cage and pond), Physical destruction (tourism activity), IMTA (Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture). Field study to: Nusa Dua Lagoon, City Water Installation (Instalasi PDAM) Pemogan and Marine hatchery (Gerokgak).
Duration: 16 weeks
Credits: 5 ECTS
Ichthyology
| 16 weeks | 5 ECTS
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Ichthyology
The main subject of ichthyology is about any aspect of fish, including taxonomy, systematics, and how to identify the fish. Characters of fish will cover meristic and morphometric (scales, fins, total length of body, etc). Another aspect of fish investigated is about reproduction, which includes: oocyte maturation, maturity stages, gonado somatic index (GSI), gonad maturation level, fecundity and gonad anatomy and physiology. Feeding behavior is also a topic covered in this study. It consists of food in relation with environmental aspects of life of fish, i.e dissolved oxygen, chemical oxygen demand, pH, temperature, etc, and the culture of fish. Practical work of Ichthyology may include: (1) Identify a number of fish from Kedonganan market fish base on their morphology and meristic characteristics; (2) Determine ovarian development and maturity stages through describing the ovary, gonado somatic index (GSI) and fecundity; (3) Histological examination of the ovary or gonads; (4) Determining Nutrition Value Coefficient (NVC) of fish in Estuary Dam, Denpasar.
Duration: 16 weeks
Credits: 5 ECTS
Ethnobiology
| 16 weeks | 5 ECTS
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Ethnobiology
This Ethnobiology course focuses on the study of animals and plants that are used in the Balinese society. This subject will cover several topics, such as ‘animals that used for food, medicine, as pets and for pleasure’, ‘animals used in Balinese culture and Balinese perspective’ and ‘practices in animal conservation’. The topics focusing on plants include ‘plants and its cultural value’, ‘medicinal plants’, and ‘ethnoecology and Balinese perspective in ethnoecology’. Course learning goals are: 1. To gain an understanding on the cultural value of animals in the Balinese society; 2. To learn more about animals that are used for food, medicine, as pets and pleasure in Balinese society; 3. To understand the animal conservation concepts implemented in the Balinese society; 4. To gain an understanding on the cultural value of particular plants in the Balinese society; 5. To get to know plants that are use for traditional medicine in the Balinese society.
Duration: 16 weeks
Credits: 5 ECTS
Microbiology & Fish Disease
| 16 weeks | 5 ECTS
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Microbiology and Fish Disease
This course examines mainly on the causes of fish parasites and fish diseases. It discusses both non-pathogenic diseases (environment, feed) and pathogenic diseases (bacterial, fungal and virus). Further comprehension on epidemiology of fish diseases, diagnosis of this diseases and laboratory diagnosis (histopathology examination). Another main topic for this subject is the prevention of fish diseases. Specific knowledge on immunostimulants, anti-bacterial substances from natural bioactive, and chemicals and herbs used for treatment of disease. Students are expected to partake in fish parasites identification practice; which will be conducted by having fish samples from Kedonganan fish market. Student’s task is to identify the prevalence and intensity of the fish infections and to identify the abundance of parasites present in the fish.
Duration: 16 weeks
Credits: 5 ECTS
Tropical Horticulture
| 16 weeks | 5 ECTS
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Tropical Horticulture
Horticulture is the art and science of the cultivation of plants. This course will focus on tropical environmental and physiology of horticultural crops, propagation, and production system, breeding practice, processing and marketing of fruits, vegetables and ornamental plants, and also temperate zone crops adapted to grow in the tropics. This course will include practical class and field trip to central production of ornamental plants, vegetable and native fruits in Bali.
Duration: 16 weeks
Credits: 5 ECTS
Biodiversity Cons. & Ecotourism
| 16 weeks | 5 ECTS | Mandatory
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Biodiversity Conservation & Ecotourism (Mandatory)
The course is about conservation of biodiversity and ecotourism. The couse will cover: (a) Introduction; (b) Biodiversity: the importance, status, etc ; (c) Biodiversity hotspot; (d) Measuring biodiversity; (e) Conservation of biodiversity; (f) Local wisdom and conservation of biodiversity; (g) Ecotourism (coral transplantation activity, mangrove tour); (h) Field visit, (i) Case study; and (j) Seminar/Presentation. Alternative of practical/field trip such as: Nusa Dua, Mangrove Forest Tahura Ngurah Rai, Sanur.
Duration: 16 weeks
Credits: 5 ECTS
Bahasa Indonesia
| 16 weeks | 5 ECTS | Mandatory
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Bahasa Indonesia (Mandatory)
Bahasa Indonesia is the official language in Indonesia and is spoken from a majority of Indonesians next to a variety of different dialects which vary locally. In this language course you will learn the basics of the Indonesian language, in order to be able to immerse into Bali’s culture and life. This course mostly focuses on teaching the students to interact/communicate in Indonesian. Besides that, the students will also learn some basics of grammatical/structural rules.
Duration: 16 weeks
Credits: 5 ECTS
Student Project
| 16 weeks | 5 ECTS | Mandatory
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Student Project (Mandatory)
Students will be assigned to a specific topic that has a significant role in biology, environmental management and conservation in Indonesia. Three topics (with a short description of background and topic objective) have to be proposed to the subject coordinator. One topic will be approved. The students will have to set up a project plan with target and allocated time for each step. During the implementation of the project the students will be supervised by an appropriate supervisor within the topic’s field. The progress of the project is to be discussed with the supervisor on a weekly basis. Upon the completion of the project a report of minimum 20 pages has to be submitted and after presented on a seminar.
Duration: 16 weeks
Credits: 5 ECTS
These amazing field trips are part of your semester in Bali.
As an Upskill student in Bali, you will not only get to know the incredible biodiversity of the island, but also experience local culture and explore all the activities you can do on the island of gods. Our field trips are some of the favorite parts of our Upskill alumni. Here's what you can expect from it:
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Field Trip #1
Butterfly Park
Learn more about tropical butterflies, about their development stages and why they are so important for our ecosystems.
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Field Trip #2
Coral Transplantation Workshop
While visiting a coral reef close to the university, you will learn how to transplant and maintain a healthy coral reef.
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Field Trip #3
Botanical Garden
During a walk through Indonesia's largest botanical garden, you will get the chance to learn more about tropical plants and trees.
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Field Trip #4
Rice Terraces
During our visit, you will learn how the rice terrace's eco system works, and why UNESCO has made them a World Cultural Heritage.
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Field Trip #5
Bali Starling Conservation
The Bali Starling is an endemic bird in Bali that faces extinction. Many efforts are made to increase the number of wild Bali Starlings again.
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Field Trip #6
Turtle Conservation Center
At the turtle conservation center, you will learn about the behaviour of turtles, what threats they are facing and how they can be protected.
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Field Trip #7
Samsara Living Museum
Ethnobotany and Tropical Horticulture Class Samsara Bali Living Museum Excursion is designed for all participants to experience the beauty & wealth of East Bali's cultural values through its ceremonial and offering tools, the form of arts and culinary.
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Field Trip #8
Cultural Workshop
Bali's culture is probably the island's most unique characteristics. During this workshop you will explore and dive into some of the iconic Balinese traditions.
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Field Trip #9
Waterfall Trekking
After spending the night in an ecolodge in a small village in North Bali, we will hike through rice fields to visit several waterfalls and this natural water slide.
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Field Trip #10
Surf Course
Since Bali is considered a paradise for surfers you definitely shouldn't miss out on that experience during your stay in Bali.
Why your introduction week will be the perfect start.
Before the official start of the semester there will be an introduction week during which you will get to know your fellow classmates, the unique Balinese culture as well as the environment around the campus. Every semester we always try to bring some interesting and fun activities from day one to five, in order for all participants to get to know one another, to get first hand information and experience starting new life as a student in Bali. All activities will be announced directly by your program coordinator and are subject to change!
This is what your introduction week schedule could look like:
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Day #1: Cooking Class
Central Bali
The introduction week will kick-off with a cooking class in central Bali on Monday afternoon/evening. Since the next day will also be spent in central Bali, we will spend the night close to Ubud.
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Day #2: Canang Workshop & Bali Starling
Payangan, Bali
We will visit a Balinese family in Payangan where you will discover about the Balinese Hindu culture and traditions. The main part of this trip will be a 'Canang Workshop' (a typical offering that is used on a daily basis by the Hindu). In the afternoon, we will visit a conservation center for the critically endangered Bali Starling.
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Day #3: Turtle Conservation & Education Center
Serangan, Bali
The following day, we will visit the turtle conservation and education center on Serangan island. Learn more about Bali's and Indonesia's sea turtles.
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Day #4: Surf Course
Kuta Beach, South Bali
As last activity of the welcome week, we will have some fun on the beach during a surf course.
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Day #5: Opening Ceremony
Udayana University
This will be the official opening ceremony at the university where you will meet your lecturers for the very first time.
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