oed2r rock environments

ROCK ENVIRONMENTS

OED2R

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject includes content of natural history, land management, geology, geomorphology and ecology directly relevant to selected rock environments of south eastern Australia. Students develop technical expertise of rock climbing to enable safe exploration and promote experiential and interpretative knowledge of rock environments.

SchoolEducation (Pre 2022)

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorPhilippa Morse

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyEnrolment accepted until quota reached

Quota-conditions or rulesPriority to Outdoor and Environmental Education courses and courses where this subject is core.

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Learning resources

The Complete Guide to Rope Techniques

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorShepherd, N.

Year2007

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherFRANCES LINCOLN

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Develop a critical understanding of the associated social, historical, cultural and environmental aspects of the rock environments used for rock climbing.

02. Critically reflect on your experience knowledge and skills so as to develop safe practice and good judgement.

03. Lead climb safely and act in a manner that is respectful of self, the natural environment, other cliff dwellers and users.

04. Demonstrate the technical skills to do the following: setup and abseil safely using a variety of devices and techniques; setup top rope systems; and enable basic self-rescues for self and partner.

Subject options

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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment size48

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPhilippa Morse

Class requirements

Field TripWeek: 10 - 22
One 10.00 days field trip per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
2 x 4.5 day overnight trips1 x 1 day field trip

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 1,500-word assignmentJournal based reflection of learning	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
One 1,500-word assignment	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1
Practical skills and knowledge test (Equivalent 1000 words)Hurdle requirement: satisfactory participation and performance in practical work	N/A	N/A	N/A	Yes	20	SILO3, SILO4