oed1bfe intro to winter environments
INTRODUCTION TO WINTER ENVIRONMENTS
OED1BFE
2019
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.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPhilippa Morse
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/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
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Demonstrate safe practice in relation to winter alpine and river environments
- Activities:
- Practical work
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
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
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorChristopher 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 1750 words) | This is an internal practical exam | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |
| one 1,,250-word assignment | hurdle: satisfactory participation and performance in practical work | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| one 1,250-word assignment | hurdle: satisfactory participation and performance in practical work | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |