oed2wae winter alpine environments
WINTER ALPINE ENVIRONMENTS
OED2WAE
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students examine aspects of natural history, land management, snow deposition and ecology directly relevant to selected Alpine environments of South Eastern Australia. Students develop technical expertise of cross-country ski touring to enable safe exploration and promote experiential and interpretative knowledge of winter alpine environments.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAnthony Mangelsdorf
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 | Snow: a natural history; an uncertain future | Prescribed | Green, K. (ed.) 1998 | AUSTRALIAN ALPS LIAISON COMMITTEE (CANBERRA) |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop skills to read and interpret snow environments; recognise and distinguish animal tracks; interpret evidence of snow deposition and change; read alpine weather signs over time; recognise and identify some aspects of alpine wildlife and vegetation.
- Activities:
- Lectures and practical work
02. Design single day ski tours or days within a longer tour in the Winter Alpine environment that demonstrate understanding of safety management, choosing safe ski touring routes, recognising hazards and knowledge of specific areas.
- Activities:
- Lectures and practical work
03. Develop the ability to present relevant educational information to a group by converting theory into practice in an innovative and informative way.
- Activities:
- Lectures and practical work
04. Understand and experience the use of snow shelters, including emergency shelters and their associated risks.
- Activities:
- Lectures and practical work
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSean Murray
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 - 35
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 35 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 31 - 31
One 5.0 hours seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word assignment (teaching resource kit) | 35 | 01, 03 | |
| One 1,500-word pre trip organisation assignment | 35 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| one 20 minute oral presentation | Ongoing assessment of practical skills and knowledge (hurdle - compulsory): Satisfactory participation and performance in practical work | 30 | 03 |