INTRODUCTION TO WINTER ENVIRONMENTS
OED1BFE
2017
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.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Christopher Townsend
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 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Attain knowledge and skills required for safe exploration of winter alpine and river environments.
- Activities:
- Tutorials and practical work
02. Demonstrate safe practice in relation to winter alpine and river environments
- Activities:
- Practical work
03. Draw on practical experience to further develop an understanding of the role of judgement in safe exploration of outdoor environments
- Activities:
- Lectures, practical work
Bendigo, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Christopher Townsend
Class requirements
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.
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 related lectures is mandatory"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exam Equivalent 1600 words | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| one 1,,250-word assignment | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| one 1,250-word assignment | hurdle: satisfactory participation and performance in practical work | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |