CLIMATE, SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIETY
ENV1CSS
2018
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. This subject addresses La Trobe's Sustainability Thinking Essential. Sustainability Thinking entails deep appreciation of how our actions and choices affect the natural, economic, social, political and cultural systems-now and in the future.
School: School of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Jodie Young
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
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Recognize the varying vocabulary and basic concepts associated with the studies of climate, sustainability and society.
- Activities:
- Students are required to complete online and in class activities to show their understanding of the material.
02. Using provided information about a climate change issue, synthesise a reasoned view on the issue.
- Activities:
- Students are to write a 750 word essay discussing a current issue regarding climate change.
03. Analyze a climate change based scenario by collecting and using appropriate information to present a written response to a community group.
- Activities:
- Students are to write up a case study of a climate change scenario using a variety of resources. In groups they will also produce a group presentation on their scenario
04. Use a variety of resources to research a climate change senario.
- Activities:
- Students will use modelling programs and other resources to understand how climate change can be studied.
Albury-Wodonga, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jodie Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day 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 - 31
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 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 (750 word equiv) | This task requires students to synthesise reasoned information and communicate it in a condensed and readable way | 20 | 02 |
| Online and workshop activities (1500 word equivalent in total) | 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 change scenario. # 1200 word report (individual) 300 word presentation | 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, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sabine Wilkens
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day 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 - 31
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 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 (750 word equiv) | This task requires students to synthesise reasoned information and communicate it in a condensed and readable way | 20 | 02 |
| Online and workshop activities (1500 word equivalent in total) | 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 change scenario. # 1200 word report (individual) 300 word presentation | 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, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jodie Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day 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 - 31
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 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 (750 word equiv) | This task requires students to synthesise reasoned information and communicate it in a condensed and readable way | 20 | 02 |
| Online and workshop activities (1500 word equivalent in total) | 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 change scenario. # 1200 word report (individual) 300 word presentation | 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 |