oed3opd oe practical extension d (dbl)
OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICAL EXTENSION D (DOUBLE)
OED3OPD
2015
Credit points: 30
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. The subject incorporates: student research and presentations, and practical experience in the selected place.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorSean Murray
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/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 subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Permission of the subject co-ordinator required
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate safety knowledge and skills specific to coastal travel, through a focus on navigation, working with tides, group management, minimal impact practices, health and hygiene, first aid in remote settings, communications and weather interpretation.
- Activities:
- Lectures and practical work
02. Research an aspect of cultural and natural history, ecology and/or coastal management and present findings to a group.
- Activities:
- Lectures and practical work
03. Further develop outdoor living and travelling skills through participation in a continuous extended journey in a relatively remote natural setting.
- Activities:
- Lectures and practical work
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Bendigo, 2015, Week 23-38, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSean Murray
Class requirements
Field Trip
One 18.0 days field trip per study period on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture
Twelve 1.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,000 word assignment | Assignment includes research into a particular facet of the place and participation in field work | 50 | 01, 02 |
| Practical Competencies | Practical work hurdle (compulsory): Satisfactory participation and performance in practical work | 40 | 01, 03 |
| one 20 minute presentation | Presentation is of the research findings from the assignment | 10 | 02 |