Mountain Environments

Unit code: SOL2003 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Prerequisites
SOL1001 - Natural Environments 1; and
SOL1002 - Safety in Natural Environments
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
Enquire

Overview

This unit provides students with place based knowledge, ecology and environment specific understanding of land management and usage in central and southern Victoria. Mountain biking and cycle touring will be used as platforms to explore track and trail design and use development. Factors such as erosion and soil type specific to location and activity as well as human interaction with environments will be considered. Students will develop the knowledge and skill to live, travel, and lead safe multi day journeys in mountain environments. Students will develop an appreciation of the physical, mental and social demands and benefits of using adventure based activities to inquire into natural environments.


Off campus field teaching in this unit may require a levy for incidental fees for accommodation, transport and camping.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of land management strategies specifically relevant to the places visited in the unit of study;
  2. Exhibit the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to live, travel, and lead safely in the specific natural environment;
  3. Manage a session of mountain biking/cycle touring that incorporates a presentation of land management, and environmental and ecological impacts responding to specific place based knowledge; and,
  4. Adapt strategies to safely manage and lead groups in mountain environments.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Due to risk management and professional/industry requirements to demonstrate knowledge and skill within both simulated and workplace environments, graded attendance and hurdle tasks apply to field teaching work and practicums.

Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 10%
Foundational knowledge quiz
Assessment type: Practicum
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Grade: 50%
Field teaching - mountain environment technical, interpretive and leading skills (Simulations)
Assessment type: Assignment
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Grade: 10%
Logbook
Assessment type: Report
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Grade: 30%
Enquiry Report – land management, environment and ecological strategies specific to the natural environment

Required reading

Selected readings will be made available via the unit VU Collaborate site.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Outdoor Education and Environmental Science
SBOE | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Outdoor Leadership
SBOL | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years

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