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Institute of Antarctic and Southern Ocean Studies

The Institute of Antarctic and Southern Ocean Studies (IASOS) offers an undergraduate science degree, and graduate diploma, honours, coursework masters, research masters and PhD programs for students to study a range of environmental topics with specific reference to Antarctica and the Southern Ocean.

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Master of Antarctic Science

The Master of Antarctic Science (MAntSc) is a specialised masters degree course in polar marine biology. It provides students with advanced instruction and training in emerging approaches and technologies in marine biology.

Commencing Semester 2, 2009 - Integrated Management and Conservation of Antarctica

This unit, focusing on four themes, will examine scientific advice being provided to managers on Antarctic conservation issues.



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Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems CRC

The Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre (ACE CRC) provides a focus for Australia's national effort to understand the variability of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean and their role in Australia's future.

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IASOS

A full understanding of all aspects of the functioning of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean is vital to Australia and the World. IASOS provides undergraduate, Honours and postgraduate-level training in all areas pertaining to the southern polar regions.

Through research training, students are directly involved with national and international programs of the Cooperative Research Centre for Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems (ACE CRC).





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24 August 2007
NEW IN 2008!
Bachelor of Antarctic Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Antarctic Studies (Honours)
NEW Unit KSA202 - offered in semester 2 Read More....
IASOS Seminar Series
This seminar series is contributed to by postgraduate students, staff and external research agencies.
Time: 1315-1400 Wednesday
IASOS Seminar room 205, Centenary Building Read More....
French 'Cotutelle' now established at UTAS
A cotutelle PhD program has been established at UTAS with our first UTAS student, Heidi Pethybridge at the Institute of Antarctic and Southern Ocean Studies/ Antarctic Climate and Ecosystem CRC and the University of Bordeaux. Read More....
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