Introduction
In this subject, you focus on environmental studies by understanding, recording, and critically reflecting on coastal environments. You are introduced to the skills of field observation, recording, and communicating natural and cultural stories within coastal environments. The unique Tasmanian coast is a naturally dynamic environment that changes with influences of wind, tides, waves, and weather systems. Learning experiences, including practical field trips, develop your knowledge and understanding of the complex relationships in coastal environments. You will establish expertise in safely undertaking a multi-day outdoor environmental studies trip in a coastal environment
Summary
| Unit name | Tasmanian Coastal Ecologies |
| Unit code | ENV102 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Arts and Society Faculty of Education |
| Discipline | Education |
| Coordinator | Doctor Philippa Morse |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Introductory |
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Apply ecological concepts to field observations, recordings, and reflections in coastal ecosystems
- Recognise patterns and relationships in coastal ecosystems and the challenges facing these ecosystems
- Research natural and cultural history and communicate these stories using an environmental interpretation model
- Safely undertake a multi-day coastal journey
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern |
Fieldwork Activity days are inclusive of all travel and break times and are equivalent to 2.5 hours of lecture content time. | |||||||||
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| Assessment | Fieldwork|Nature Journal A (30%)|Nature Journal B (30%)|Exam (40%) | |||||||||
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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