oed1ns naturalist studies

NATURALIST STUDIES

OED1NS

2017

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students focus on environmental studies through understanding, recording and reflecting on natural places through field observation and experience. Students are introduced to the skills of field observation and recording in natural history. They develop practical knowledge of identification and classification, and expertise in undertaking short excursions and multi-day educational trips in natural settings.

SchoolSchool of Education

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorAlistair Stewart

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Must have passed 30cp at level 1

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsField Guide to Australian Birds: Complete Compact EditionRecommendedMorcombe, M. 2004STEVE PARISH PUBLISHING
ReadingsNative trees and shrubs of south-eastern AustraliaRecommendedCostermans, L. F.REED NEW HOLLAND, SYDNEY, NSW 2000
ReadingsTracks, Scats and Other Traces: A Field Guide to Australian MammalsRecommendedTriggs, B. 2004OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS: MELBOURNE 1996
ReadingsThe Waterbug Book: A Guide to the Freshwater Macroinvertebrates of Temperate AustraliaRecommendedGooderham,J & Tsyrlin,E 2002CSIRO

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Apply basic ecological concepts to field observations

Activities:
Tutorials, field trips

02. Recognise patterns and relationships in ecosystems

Activities:
Lectures, tutorials, field trips

03. Undertake research into natural history using standard sources and reference material

Activities:
Lectures, tutorials, field trips

04. Develop skills in observing and recording in the field

Activities:
Field trips

05. Develop practical skills in the identification and classification and recognition of biotic and abiotic features of central Victorian forests and woodlands

Activities:
Tutorials, field trips

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Bendigo, 2017, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlistair Stewart

Class requirements

TutorialWeek: 31 - 31
Three 3.0 hours tutorial per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.

Field TripWeek: 31 - 43
One 6.0 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
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

TutorialWeek: 37 - 38
One 1.0 hours tutorial per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 37 to week 38 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
one 1,000-word assignment2501, 02, 03, 04, 05
one 1.5-hour practical examination4001, 02, 03, 04, 05
one 2,000-word assignmentHurdle requirement: satisfactory participation and performance in practical work3501, 02, 03, 04, 05