SUSTAINABILITY STUDY TOUR
BUS2SST
2021
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
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMarthin Nanere
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesField exercises, researching, seminars/workshops, pre-trip meetings.
Capstone subjectNo
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-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyMerit based quota management
Quota-conditions or ruleson application
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedYes
Work-based learningYes
Self sourced or Uni sourced
Uni Sourced
Entire subject or partial subjectPartial subject
Total hours/days required16 days study tour
Location of WBL activity (region)International - regional
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Week 25-36, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size15
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMarthin 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pre trip context report 1500 words | Report | Individual | No | 30 | SILO3 |
Reflective journal 1000 words | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
Final project report 2000 words | Report | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |