oed2ref river environments flat water
RIVER ENVIRONMENTS (FLAT WATER)
OED2REF
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students develop knowledge, understanding and experience of flat water river environments in order to undertake safe living and travel. Students examine ways flat water canoeing may be utilised to explore the natural and cultural history, land management, hydrology and ecology of aspects of the Murray River catchment. Students develop technical expertise of flat water canoeing to enable safe exploration and promote experiential and interpretative knowledge of river environments.
FacultyFaculty of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorChristopher Townsend
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | Book of Readings. | Prescribed | N/A | MEDIA SERVICES, LA TROBE UNIVERSITY, BENDIGO. |
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorChristopher Townsend
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 31 - 43
One 8.0 days field trip per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
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one 1,500-word assignment | 30 | |
one 1,500-word assignment and one 15-minute presentation | 50 | |
practical skills assessment | Hurdle requirement: satisfactory participation and performance in practical work | 20 |