FIELD COURSE 2
ENV3FC2
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The aim of this field course is to provide/you with the opportunity to conduct environmental research in a particular biogeographical region of Victoria. The selected region will change between years but will be one of: Victorian Alps (Bogong High Plains), Mallee (Little Desert NP), East Gippsland (Snowy River NP), Ovens River or La Trobe Wildlife Reserve (back-up location if selected site is inaccessible or group field trips are not possible). During the 5-6 day field trip you will work in small groups and develop a field project that broadly investigates connections between plant, animals, soils and water. A particular focus of the field trip is the development of a study design for your project, the application of field techniques and analysis of data, all of which will be under the guidance of academic staff. Pre-trip materials, including background reading and assessments, will be provided online up to one month prior to the field trip. Post field trip commitments will involve completion of a report based on the project work you have conducted. This field course offers the opportunity to be immersed in an amazing natural environment and through discussions with staff and other scientists gain a deeper understanding of the role of land management in the context of human and natural disturbance (e.g. land use, fire, climate change). The course will be of interest to students who aspire to work in environmental science in a range of careers.
SchoolLife Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorEwen Silvester
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesThis field course offers the student to develop their skills in scientific enquiry and communication through a project-based activity conducted in the natural environment.
Capstone subjectYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsENV3ME OR ENV3GPL OR ENV3MFC OR ENV3FRE
Quota Management StrategyMerit based quota management
Quota-conditions or rulesThere are limited places on this field course. Students will be selected from a provisionally enrolled list, based on previous results.
Special conditionsThis field course involves additional costs. Students must check details of key dates and costs with the Subject Coordinator. Students are expected to travel to and from the field site independently and at their own cost.
Minimum credit point requirementStudents must have completed 45 credit points of second year science subjects
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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Intended Learning Outcomes
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, All Year, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size40
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEwen Silvester
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 10 - 43
One 6.00 days field trip per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 43
One 15.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
School of Life Sciences Field Safety module | Other | Individual | Yes | 0 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Pre-trip assessment tasks (e.g. literature review, on-line quizzes, assignments; 1200 word equivalent) | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Oral presentation of field trip project work (400 word equivalent) | Oral presentation | Group | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Project team participation and teamwork (400 word equivalent) | Other | Individual | No | 10 | SILO5 |
Field work report (2000 words; due 4 weeks after field trip) | Other | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |