oed2re river environments white

RIVER ENVIRONMENTS (WHITE WATER)

OED2RE

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students develop knowledge, understanding and experience of white water river environments in order to undertake safe living and travel. Students examine natural and cultural history, land management, hydrology and ecology directly relevant to selected white water river environments of South Eastern Australia. Students develop technical expertise of white water paddling, and experiential and interpretative knowledge of river environments as preparation for peer leadership.

FacultyFaculty of Education

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorMarcus Morse

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 TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsBook of Readings.PrescribedN/AMEDIA SERVICES, LA TROBE UNIVERSITY, BENDIGO.

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMarcus Morse

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.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
one 2,000-word assignment50
practical workHurdle requirement: satisfactory participation and performance in practical work50