CLIMATE, SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIETY
ENV1CSS
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will examine the challenge of climate change that affects contemporary local and global societies from a multi-disciplinary approach. Students are introduced to the basic principles of the scientific, economic and sociological approaches that underpin the current debate. Through a problem-based approach, students develop a recognition and understanding of the causes and impact of climate change and the responses of science, society and business to this.
School: School of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Katherine Legge
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
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 | FSTE First Year Survival Guide (second edition) | Prescribed | Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering | LA TROBE UNIVERSITY 2012 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Recognize the varying vocabulary and basic concepts associated with the studies of climate, sustainability and society.
- Activities:
- Online activities
02. Using provided information about a climate change issue, synthesise a reasoned view on the issue.
- Activities:
- 750 word written task, Case study of a climate change senario (1000 word individual report, group poster and 300 word group synopsis)
03. Analyze a climate change based scenario by collecting and using appropriate information to present a written response to a community group.
- Activities:
- Case study of a climate change senario (1000 word individual report, group poster and 300 word group synopsis).
04. Use a variety of resources to research a climate change senario.
- Activities:
- Compilation of reading log (as part of Case study).
Albury-Wodonga, 2015, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Katherine Legge
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours directed reading per week from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"an average of 2.0 hours per week of engagement with online subject material"
LectureWeek: 31 - 34
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Synthesis task | This task requires students to synthesise reasoned information and communicate it in a condensed and readable way | 20 | 02 |
| Online and workshop activities | Formative assessment as part of the blended learning cycle supporting transition between on-line activities and face to face workshops | 40 | 01 |
| one case study of a climate changes senario. | Students work in small groups to present a case study at the end of semester. Assessment includes both individual (30%) and group work (10%). | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Katherine Legge
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours directed reading per week from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"an average of 2.0 hours per week of engagement with online subject material"
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 34
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Synthesis task | This task requires students to synthesise reasoned information and communicate it in a condensed and readable way | 20 | 02 |
| Online and workshop activities | Formative assessment as part of the blended learning cycle supporting transition between on-line activities and face to face workshops | 40 | 01 |
| one case study of a climate changes senario. | Students work in small groups to present a case study at the end of semester. Assessment includes both individual (30%) and group work (10%). | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Katherine Legge
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours directed reading per week from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"an average of 2.0 hours per week of engagement with online subject material"
LectureWeek: 31 - 34
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Synthesis task | This task requires students to synthesise reasoned information and communicate it in a condensed and readable way | 20 | 02 |
| Online and workshop activities | Formative assessment as part of the blended learning cycle supporting transition between on-line activities and face to face workshops | 40 | 01 |
| one case study of a climate changes senario. | Students work in small groups to present a case study at the end of semester. Assessment includes both individual (30%) and group work (10%). | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |