ENV1CSS
CLIMATE, SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIETY
ENV1CSS
2017
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.
SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJodie Young
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
---|---|---|---|---|
Readings | FSTE First Year Survival Guide (second edition) | Prescribed | Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering | LA TROBE UNIVERSITY 2012 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Recognize the varying vocabulary and basic concepts associated with the studies of climate, sustainability and society.
- Activities:
- 3 online quizzes held before mid semester
02. Using provided information about a climate change issue, synthesise a reasoned view on the issue.
- Activities:
- 750 word written task, Case study of a climate change senario (1000 word individual report, group poster and 300 word group synopsis)
03. Analyze a climate change based scenario by collecting and using appropriate information to present a written response to a community group.
- Activities:
- Case study of a climate change senario (1000 word individual report, group poster and 300 word group synopsis).
04. Use a variety of resources to research a climate change senario.
- Activities:
- Reading log (as part of Case study individual report).
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJodie Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"an average of 2.0 hours per week of engagement with online subject material"
Lecture
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
One Synthesis task | This task requires students to synthesise reasoned information and communicate it in a condensed and readable way | 20 | 02 |
Online and workshop activities | Formative assessment as part of the blended learning cycle supporting transition between on-line activities and face to face workshops | 40 | 01 |
one case study of a climate changes scenario. | Students work in small groups to present a case study at the end of semester. Assessment includes both individual (30%) and group work (10%). | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Bendigo, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSabine Wilkens
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"an average of 2.0 hours per week of engagement with online subject material"
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
One Synthesis task | This task requires students to synthesise reasoned information and communicate it in a condensed and readable way | 20 | 02 |
Online and workshop activities | Formative assessment as part of the blended learning cycle supporting transition between on-line activities and face to face workshops | 40 | 01 |
one case study of a climate changes scenario. | Students work in small groups to present a case study at the end of semester. Assessment includes both individual (30%) and group work (10%). | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJodie Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"an average of 2.0 hours per week of engagement with online subject material"
Lecture
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
One Synthesis task | This task requires students to synthesise reasoned information and communicate it in a condensed and readable way | 20 | 02 |
Online and workshop activities | Formative assessment as part of the blended learning cycle supporting transition between on-line activities and face to face workshops | 40 | 01 |
one case study of a climate changes scenario. | Students work in small groups to present a case study at the end of semester. Assessment includes both individual (30%) and group work (10%). | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |