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 … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
This subject will cover the following topics:
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.
Assessment items
1. Fortnightly online quizzes
2. Essay on possible career paths in environmental science
3. Reflection and synthesis on work integrated learning
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
discuss the interactions of human activities and environment;
2.
explain the concepts of academic integrity, ownership, intellectual property, and copyright, and apply these concepts through correct use of attribution and referencing;;
3.
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;
4.
discuss professional and ethical issues related to the discipline;
5.
reflect on self as a learner and identify learning opportunities which facilitate the development of lifelong learning skills; and
6.
recognise specific career pathways and the associated skills to support professional requirements.
Enrolment restrictions
Incompatible
Work integrated learning
Industry and/or community project Duration 30 hours Details Students will be tasked with undertaking an industry or community project such as a biodiversity survey and report, or other projects linked to professional environmental activities.
Learning resources
Additional resources required by students
Students attending compulsory work integrated learning will incur costs associated with travel, accommodation and required resources.