oed2re river environments white
RIVER ENVIRONMENTS (WHITE WATER)
OED2RE
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students develop knowledge, understanding and experience of river environments in order to undertake safe living and travel. Students examine natural and cultural history, land management, hydrology and ecology directly relevant to selected river environments of South Eastern Australia. Students develop technical expertise of paddling, and experiential and interpretative knowledge of river environments as preparation for peer leadership.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMarcus Morse
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 | Book of Readings. | Prescribed | TBA | MEDIA SERVICES, LA TROBE UNIVERSITY, BENDIGO. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop an environmental understanding and localised knowledge of selected river environments.
- Activities:
- Lectures and practical work
02. Develop reflective and analytical skills relating to personal and group experiences in river environments.
- Activities:
- Lectures and practical work
03. Establish technical paddling competence on moving water (Grade 2).
- Activities:
- Lectures and practical work
04. Perform self-rescue, basic rescue of others, and equipment recovery on moving water (Grade 2).
- Activities:
- Lectures and practical work
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMarcus Morse
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 31 - 43
One 8.0 days field trip per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture 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 2,000-word assignment | 50 | 01, 02 | |
| practical work | Hurdle requirement: satisfactory participation and performance in practical work | 50 | 03, 04 |