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Environmental Fieldwork Extension unit (ENV309)

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Location: 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

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart 14 Week Session Sep This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
14 Week Session Sep 13/9/2026 5/10/2026 1/11/2026 19/12/2026

* 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 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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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

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
050999 $2,384.00 $2,384.00 not applicable $6,764.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3

1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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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. 

AssessmentAdvocacy action report (25%)|Ecological interpretative resource and presentation (25%)|Practical Fieldwork Assessment (25%)|Socio-cultural interpretative resource and presentation (25%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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