River Environments 1

    Unit code: SOL2001 | 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
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    Overview

    This unit aims to increase students understanding of lower catchment geomorphology, river health, macro invertebrates, and catchment management within the unique lower river environments of the Murray-Darling basin. Students will develop the knowledge and skill to live, travel, and lead safe multi day journeys on rivers and lakes. As well, students will develop an appreciation of the physical, mental and social demands and benefits of these activities.


    Off campus field classes 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. Investigate lower catchment geomorphology, river health, macro invertebrates, and catchment management specifically relevant to the Murray-Darling basin visited in the unit of study;
    2. Exhibit the unique theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to live, travel, and lead safely in remote lower catchment river environments;
    3. Facilitate the skills of canoeing whilst integrating a place based approach to environmental and cultural interpretation relevant to the location; and
    4. Apply strategies to safely manage and lead groups in lower catchment river 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 classes.

    Assessment type: Presentation
    |
    Grade: 15%
    Environment presentation
    Assessment type: Practicum
    |
    Grade: 40%
    Field teaching - technical assessment
    Assessment type: Practicum
    |
    Grade: 35%
    Field teaching - facilitation assessment (simulations)
    Assessment type: Assignment
    |
    Grade: 10%
    Logbook (knowledge and skills analysis)

    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

    Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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