SUSTAINABILITY STUDY TOUR

BUS2SST

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject is comprised of a study tour that will explore the interconnectedness of place, society and the environment. It will include the study of the impact humans have upon the natural environment, and procedures to establish an environmentally sustainable society. It also involves developing an understanding of how physical, economic, social and technological factors effect the environment. The subject includes pre tour preparation, a placement experience plus post trip assessments. Enrolment in this subject is by application and is subject to approval by the Subject Coordinator, which may be subject also to the availability of places

School: La Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Marthin Nanere

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Must have passed 60 credit points at level 1 and subject coordinator's approval is also required for admission

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: Merit based quota management

Quota-conditions or rules: on application

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Work with a team of students and other stakeholders on a practical sustainability challenge

02. Explore the impact of humans on the environment

03. Identify, evaluate and analyse environmental issues of current and future significance

04. Effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholders

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 25-36 , Off Campus

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: 15

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Marthin Nanere

Class requirements

Field TripWeek: 25 - 36
Twelve 16.00 days field trip other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 25 to week 36 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Pre trip context report 1500 words	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO3
Reflective journal 1000 words	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4
Final project report 2000 words	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4