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Overview

In this subject students critically examine the cultural and environmental features of a particular place in the context of outdoor education and/or nature tourism practice. The subject incorporates: student research and presentations, and practical experience in the selected place.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Education

Subject coordinator

Philippa Morse

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 3 - UG

AQF level

Level 7 - Bachelor Degree

Available as elective

No

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate safety knowledge and skills specific to coastal travel, through a focus on navigation, working with tides, living and travel skills, group management, minimal impact practices, health and hygiene, first aid in remote settings, communications and weather interpretation.
2.
Research an aspect of cultural and natural history, ecology and/or coastal management and present findings to a group.
3.
Further develop outdoor living and travelling skills through participation in a continuous extended journey in a relatively remote natural setting.

Learning activities

Lectures, seminar and practical field experience

Requisite rules

Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in one of the following courses: EBOEB - Bachelor of Outdoor Education, EBOREB - Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation Education, EBOEB - Bachelor of Outdoor Education (Extended)