RIVER ENVIRONMENTS (FLAT WATER)
OED2REF
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students develop knowledge, understanding and experience of river environments in order to undertake safe living and travel. Students examine natural and cultural history, land management, hydrology and ecology directly relevant to selected river environments in South Eastern Australia. Through 9 days of field trips, students develop technical expertise of flat water paddling, and interpretative knowledge of river environments as preparation for peer leadership.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Marcus Morse
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - 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
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Book of Readings. | Prescribed | LTU | MEDIA SERVICES, LA TROBE UNIVERSITY, BENDIGO. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop an environmental understanding and localised knowledge of selected river environments.
- Activities:
- Research, presentations and practical fieldwork
02. Develop reflective and analytical skills relating to personal and group experiences in river environments.
- Activities:
- Lectures and practical field work
03. Establish technical paddling competence on flat water (upto Grade 1)
- Activities:
- Practical fieldwork and assesment task
04. Perform self-rescue, basic rescue of others, and equipment recovery on open water (lakes and bays) and moving water upto grade 1.
- Activities:
- Practical fieldwork
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Marcus Morse
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 31 - 40
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 40 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 40
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 40 and delivered via face-to-face.
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2000 word assignment | 50 | 01 | |
| Practical Work (equivalent to 2000 words) | Hurdle - Satisfactory participation and performance in practical work on field trips | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |