oed2re river environments (white water)

RIVER ENVIRONMENTS (WHITE WATER)

OED2RE

2020

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 of South Eastern Australia. Students develop technical expertise of paddling, and experiential and interpretative knowledge of river environments as preparation for peer leadership.

SchoolEducation

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorMarcus 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 StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/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 an environmental understanding and localised knowledge of selected river environments.

02. Develop reflective and analytical skills relating to personal and group experiences in river environments.

03. Establish technical paddling competence on moving water (Grade 2).

04. Perform self-rescue, basic rescue of others, and equipment recovery on moving water (Grade 2).

Subject options

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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMarcus Morse

Class requirements

Field TripWeek: 31 - 43
One 8.00 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.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 2,000-word assignment	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2
Practical work (Equivalent 2000 words) Hurdle requirement: satisfactory participation and performance in practical work	N/A	N/A	N/A	Yes	50	SILO3, SILO4