OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICAL EXTENSION B
OED3OPB
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students critically examine the cultural and environmental features of a particular place in the context of outdoor education and/or nature tourism practice.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Peter Holmes
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: Must be enrolled in one of the following courses: EBOEB - Bachelor of Outdoor Education, EBOREB - Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation Education, EBOEXB - Bachelor of Outdoor Education (Extended)
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Permission of the subject co-ordinator required
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Conduct personal research on the cultural or natural history of the region.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials and practical field experiences
02. Demonstrate participation in planning, management and supervision of the group during the trip.
- Activities:
- Practical field experiences
03. Describe the environmental issues in managing the National Park in the context of the outdoor activity.
- Activities:
- Lectures and tutorials
04. Develop and demonstrate the outdoor travel skills through participation in a journey in a relatively remote natural setting.
- Activities:
- Practical field experiences
05. Develop safety knowledge and skills specific to the environment, such as navigation, understanding and working with climatic data, drinking water procurement, group management, health and hygiene, first aid in remote settings and communications.
- Activities:
- Practical field experiences
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sean Murray
Class requirements
Field Trip
One 9.0 days field trip per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture
Seven 1.0 hours lecture per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,000-word assignment | 60 | 01, 03 | |
| practical competencies | hurdle requirement: satisfactory participation and performance in practical work | 40 | 02, 04, 05 |