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 TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsAllen & Mike's really cool backcountry ski book: travelling and camping skills for a winter environment.RecommendedO'Bannon, A. & Clelland, M (1996)COLORADO: COCKSTONE PRESS.
ReadingsPath of the Paddle.RecommendedMason, 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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Start date between: and    Key dates

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 elementComments%ILO*
Exam (equivalent 1750 words)This is an internal practical exam4001, 02, 03
one 1,,250-word assignmenthurdle: satisfactory participation and performance in practical work3001, 02, 03
one 1,250-word assignmenthurdle: satisfactory participation and performance in practical work3001, 02, 03