INTRODUCTION TO WINTER ENVIRONMENTS

OED1BFE

2020

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.

School: Education (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Dan Hurrell

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Allen & Mike's really cool backcountry ski book: travelling and camping skills for a winter environment.

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: O'Bannon, A. & Clelland, M

Year: 1996

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: COLORADO: COCKSTONE PRESS.

ISBN: N/A

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Path of the Paddle.

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Mason, B.

Year: 1984

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: TORONTO: KEY PORTER

ISBN: N/A

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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

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Attain knowledge and skills required for safe exploration of winter alpine and river environments.
02. Demonstrate safe practice in relation to winter alpine and river environments
03. Draw on practical experience to further develop an understanding of the role of judgement in safe exploration of outdoor environments

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Dan Hurrell

Class requirements

Field TripWeek: 31 - 43
One 9.00 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 1.00 hour 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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Exam (equivalent 1750 words)This is an internal practical exam

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

One 1,250-word assignmentHurdle: satisfactory participation and performance in practical work

N/AN/AN/AYes30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

One 1,250-word assignmentHurdle: satisfactory participation and performance in practical work

N/AN/AN/AYes30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3