Hobart, Launceston, Online
This unit will run face-to-face in Launceston once a quota of fifteen students is reached, otherwise these students will be offered the unit in distance mode.
Introduction
Conservation of geological features and landscapes is a global priority. This unit considers strategies to sample, understand, and address geoconservation and geotourism issues. By way of a series of field-based and problem-based learning experiences, the following skills and knowledge will be developed in students who successfully complete the unit:
1. Ability to interpret landscape features and suggest histories and trajectories for significant geological landscapes using field observation and measurement,
2. Ability to prioritise geological features and landscapes for conservation and preservation,
3. Capacity to make recommendations for the restoration of geological landscapes.
Diverse field and case study examples are used in this unit to provide students with the level of understanding of geomorphology essential to properly inform environmental decision-making.
Special notes
All students will undertake 36 hours of practical, field-based training in this unit. On-campus students will attend six 2-hour 'field practicals' on a weekly basis between weeks 3 and 8. Off-campus students must come to Hobart in week nine for two consecutive days to undertake the six, 2-hour practicals in an intensive mode.
All students must attend a three-day (inclusive of travel time) field excursion at the end of week nine. The field excursion will be located in the north of Tasmania, requiring campsite accommodation. All meals and transport are included in the cost of $99, which can be paid in instalments from week one.
Summary 2024
Unit name | Geoheritage and Geotourism |
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Unit code | KGA327 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences |
Discipline | Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences |
Coordinator | Melinda McHenry |
Teaching staff | |
Level | Advanced |
Available as student elective? | Yes |
Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
1 | Communicate geoheritige and geotourism concepts and data |
2 | Accurately apply geographical concepts to contemporary global challenges |
3 | Curate and communicate geoheritage inventory |
4 | Demonstrate professional conduct that complies with organisational guidelines and expectations of responsible personnel |
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
Admission into a Masters course OR 1 x 12.5 CP second year unit at undergraduate level
Co-requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
Teaching
Teaching Pattern | HBT and LTN students: 5 x 2 hour lectures; 6 x 1 hour online lectures, 6 x 2 hour field practical sessions and 1 x 3 day field excursion Off campus students: 5 x 2 hour lectures; 6 x 1 hour online lectures, compulsory 2 day field practical sessions immediately followed by compulsory 3 day field excursion |
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Assessment | AT1 - Direct Observations of Procedural Skills Task (10%) AT2 - Online quiz (20%) AT3 - Assignment (20%) AT4 - Assignment - virtual practical (20%) AT5 - Assignment - project proposal (10%) AT6 - Assignment - 10 minute Youtube clip (20%) |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required | Information about any textbook requirements will be available from mid November. |
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