oed2ref river environments flat water
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.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMarcus Morse
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
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 | 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
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMarcus 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 |