Environmental Fieldwork Extension unit (ENV309)

Hobart

Introduction

In this unit you will critically examine the political, social, cultural, and ecological influences of a particular place for the purposes of outdoor education and/or nature tourism interpretation. You will combine this with planning and undertaking an extended expedition in a remote setting that extends your journey skills, leadership, decision making, and ability to learn in, with, and from outdoor environments. In addition, you will synthesise your lived experience with social and environmental ethics to advocate for a place and/or social group.

Summary

Unit name	Environmental Fieldwork Extension
Unit code	ENV309
Credit points	25
College/School	Arts and Society Faculty of Education
Discipline	Education
Coordinator	Doctor Marcus Morse
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
14 Week Session Sep	12/9/2027	4/10/2027	31/10/2027	18/12/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

About Census Dates

Learning Outcomes

• Research, analyse, and interpret a place in relation to ecological processes, landscape formation, and cultural influences.
• Evaluate and interpret complex political, cultural, and environmental histories of a place.
• Organise and lead an extended journey in a remote location.
• Advocate for social, cultural, and ecological justice.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

ENV101, ENV105, ENV106, ENV107 and 100 credit points in the Bachelor of Outdoor and Environmental Education

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Workshop (F2F on campus / recorded)  120 minutes  weekly Field work activity up to 4 Days Once Field work activity up to 12 Days (expedition) Once       Fieldwork Activity days are inclusive of all travel and break times and are equivalent to 2.5 hours of lecture content time.
Assessment	Advocacy action report (25%)|Ecological interpretative resource and presentation (25%)|Practical Fieldwork Assessment (25%)|Socio-cultural interpretative resource and presentation (25%)
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.

The University reserves the right to amend or remove courses and unit availabilities, as appropriate.