oed2r rock environments
ROCK ENVIRONMENTS
OED2R
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject includes content of natural history, land management, geology, geomorphology and ecology directly relevant to selected rock environments of south eastern Australia. Students develop technical expertise of rock climbing to enable safe exploration and promote experiential and interpretative knowledge of rock environments.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPeter Holmes
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - 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 | Reading Pack | Prescribed | Various | LA TROBE BOOK SHOP |
| Readings | The Complete Guide to Rope Techniques | Prescribed | Shepherd, N. (2007) | FRANCES LINCOLN |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop a critical understanding of the associated social, historical, cultural and environmental aspects of the rock environments used for rock climbing.
- Activities:
- Lectures
02. Critically reflect on your experience knowledge and skills so as to develop safe practice and good judgement.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutes and prac trips
03. Lead climb safely and act in a manner that is respectful of self, the natural environment, other cliff dwellers and users.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutes and prac trips
04. Demonstrate the technical skills to do the following: setup and abseil safely using a variety of devices and techniques; setup top rope systems; and enable basic self-rescues for self and partner.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutes and prac trips
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size48
Enrolment information Maximum capacity for prac location and equipment. Priority to Outdoor and Environmental Education courses and courses where this subject is core. By order of enrolment.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Holmes
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 10 - 22
One 10.0 days field trip per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"2 x 4.5 day overnight trips
1 x 1 day field trip"
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word assignment | Journal based reflection of learning | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| one 1,500-word assignment | 50 | 01 | |
| practical skills and knowledge test (hurdle - compulsory) | Hurdle requirement: satisfactory participation and performance in practical work | 20 | 03, 04 |