oed2wae winter alpine environments

WINTER ALPINE ENVIRONMENTS

OED2WAE

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Students examine aspects of natural history, land management, snow deposition and ecology directly relevant to selected Alpine environments of South Eastern Australia. Students develop technical expertise of cross-country ski touring to enable safe exploration and promote experiential and interpretative knowledge of winter alpine environments.

SchoolEducation (Pre 2022)

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorAnthony Mangelsdorf

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesOED1BFE

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Learning resources

Snow: a natural history; an uncertain future

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorGreen, K.

Year1998

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherAUSTRALIAN ALPS LIAISON COMMITTEE (CANBERRA)

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/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

Graduate Capabilities

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Develop skills to read and interpret snow environments; recognise and distinguish animal tracks; interpret evidence of snow deposition and change; read alpine weather signs over time; recognise and identify some aspects of alpine wildlife and vegetation.

02. Design single day ski tours or days within a longer tour in the Winter Alpine environment that demonstrate understanding of safety management, choosing safe ski touring routes, recognising hazards and knowledge of specific areas.

03. Develop the ability to present relevant educational information to a group by converting theory into practice in an innovative and informative way.

04. Understand and experience the use of snow shelters, including emergency shelters and their associated risks.

Subject options

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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnthony Mangelsdorf

Class requirements

Field TripWeek: 31 - 43
One 9.00 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 - 35
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 35 and delivered via face-to-face.

SeminarWeek: 31 - 31
One 5.00 hours seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 1,500-word assignment (teaching resource kit)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO3
One 1,500-word pre trip organisation assignment	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4
One 20 minute oral presentation (Equiv. 1000 words)Ongoing assessment of practical skills and knowledge (hurdle - compulsory): Satisfactory participation and performance in practical work	N/A	N/A	N/A	Yes	30	SILO3