Introduction to Environmental Practice

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Abstract

This subject encompasses foundation level professional skills and knowledge for students studying environmental science. Students are provided with a basic understanding of the fundamental theories and concepts of how life on earth is sustained, how our environment affects us, and how we affect our environment. Fundamental skills and capabilities that underpin professional and inter-professional practice, such as academic literacy, reflective practice, professional reasoning, effective communication skills and evidence-based practice are also introduced. In this subject students will start to consider and plan for their future area/s of employment and explore what it means to be a professional in their chosen discipline/s. Students will consolidate their learning, and apply their knowledge and skills, through participation in a meaningful workplace experience.

Syllabus

Human interactions with the environment: water, animals, vegetation, soils/geomorphology, atmosphere;Academic, digital and information literacies;Communicating as an informed professional;Professional and ethical issues; andLifelong learning and your career.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to discuss the interactions of human activities and environment;

be able to explain the concepts of academic integrity, ownership, intellectual property, and copyright, and apply these concepts through correct use of attribution and referencing;

be able to locate information relevant to the discipline, evaluate the sources of that information, and select high quality evidence-based information to formulate and support their academic writing;

be able to discuss professional and ethical issues related to the discipline;

be able to reflect on self as a learner and identify learning opportunities which facilitate the development of lifelong learning skills; and

be able to recognise specific career pathways and the associated skills to support professional requirements.

Enrolment restrictions

Students who have completed SCI100 Professionalism and Communication in Science may not enrol in this subject.

Work integrated learning

Placement Duration 30 hours Details Students are required to complete 30 hours of work placement with an organisation of their choice. This workplace learning experience will enable students to consolidate their academic learning and develop professional skills through active participation in a professional environment.