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 Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Allen & Mike's really cool backcountry ski book: travelling and camping skills for a winter environment. | Recommended | O'Bannon, A. & Clelland, M (1996) | COLORADO: COCKSTONE PRESS. |
| Readings | Path of the Paddle. | Recommended | Mason, 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 element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,200-word assignment | 40 | |
| one 1,500-word assignment | 50 | |
| one 300-word assignment | 10 | |
| practical work | hurdle: satisfactory participation and performance in practical work | 0 |