CLIMATE, SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIETY
ENV1CSS
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will examine the challenge of climate change that affects contemporary local and global societies from a multi-disciplinary approach. Students are introduced to the basic principles of the scientific, economic and sociological approaches that underpin the current debate. Through a problem-based approach, students develop a recognition and understanding of the causes and impact of climate change and the responses of science, society and business to this. This subject addresses La Trobe's Sustainability Thinking Essential. Sustainability Thinking entails deep appreciation of how our actions and choices affect the natural, economic, social, political and cultural systems-now and in the future.
SchoolMolecular Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJodie Young
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
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PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
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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
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Albury-Wodonga, 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJodie Young
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 31
One 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via online.
an average of 2.0 hours per week of engagement with online subject material
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One Synthesis task (750 word equiv)This task requires students to synthesise reasoned information and communicate it in a condensed and readable way | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2 |
Online and workshop activities (1500 word equivalent in total)Formative assessment as part of the blended learning cycle supporting transition between on-line activities and face to face workshops | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1 |
One case study of a climate change scenario. 1200 word report (individual) 300 word presentationStudents work in small groups to present a case study at the end of semester. Assessment includes both individual (30%) and group work (10%). | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Bendigo, 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSabine Wilkens
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 31
One 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via online.
an average of 2.0 hours per week of engagement with online subject material
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One Synthesis task (750 word equiv)This task requires students to synthesise reasoned information and communicate it in a condensed and readable way | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2 |
Online and workshop activities (1500 word equivalent in total)Formative assessment as part of the blended learning cycle supporting transition between on-line activities and face to face workshops | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1 |
One case study of a climate change scenario. 1200 word report (individual) 300 word presentationStudents work in small groups to present a case study at the end of semester. Assessment includes both individual (30%) and group work (10%). | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJodie Young
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 31
One 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via online.
an average of 2.0 hours per week of engagement with online subject material
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One Synthesis task (750 word equiv)This task requires students to synthesise reasoned information and communicate it in a condensed and readable way | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2 |
Online and workshop activities (1500 word equivalent in total)Formative assessment as part of the blended learning cycle supporting transition between on-line activities and face to face workshops | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1 |
One case study of a climate change scenario. 1200 word report (individual) 300 word presentationStudents work in small groups to present a case study at the end of semester. Assessment includes both individual (30%) and group work (10%). | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |