INTRODUCTION TO WINTER ENVIRONMENTS

OED1BFE

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students develop further the knowledge and skills required for safe exploration of outdoor environments. Theory and practical work encourages the development of safe practice, reasonable judgement, understanding of self, care for others and the environment, sound preparation, and the ability to learn from experience.

Faculty: Faculty of Education

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Colin Hoad

Available to Study Abroad Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsAllen & Mike's really cool backcountry ski book: travelling and camping skills for a winter environment.RecommendedO'Bannon, A. & Clelland, M (1996)COLORADO: COCKSTONE PRESS.
ReadingsPath of the Paddle.RecommendedMason, B. (1984)TORONTO: KEY PORTER

Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Colin Hoad

Class requirements

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.
"Attendance at field trip realated lectures is mandatory"

Field TripWeek: 31 - 43
One 9.0 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.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
one 1,200-word assignment40
one 1,500-word assignment50
one 300-word assignment10
practical workhurdle: satisfactory participation and performance in practical work0