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Natural Environment Field Techniques unit (KGA213)

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Location: Hobart

This is a field-based unit; requiring students (and staff) to work remote from any campus or their home for up to 8 days during November. Transport to and from the venue will be provided from Hobart. Students are responsible for getting themselves to the Hobart arrival and departure point, and for the costs of food and some accommodation options whilst in the field.

Introduction

A field-based unit taught in one of Tasmania’s distinctive natural environments. Students who successfully undertake this unit will develop a wide variety of skills in environmental data recording in the context of a project designed both to increase knowledge of natural environments and to contribute to their proper management. The skills include: the use of global positioning systems; rapid topographic survey techniques; microclimatic data collection techniques; soil analysis, geomorphological measurement; vegetation survey; fauna survey, mapping, and data entry. The unit provides students with the opportunity to build their field skills and their ability to work cooperatively on a meaningful project in one of the many interesting natural environments in Tasmania.

Summary

Unit name Natural Environment Field Techniques
Unit code KGA213
Credit points 12.5
College/School Sciences and Engineering
School of Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences
Discipline Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences
Coordinator Doctor Lydia Mackenzie
Available as an elective? No
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Intermediate

Sustainable Development Goals

The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Spring This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Spring 1/11/2026 16/11/2026 2/12/2026 2/1/2027

* 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 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

  • Choose appropriate tools and techniques to conduct field surveys within natural environments.
  • Measure and record field data across a range of subject areas in the field.
  • Produce a scientific document using the data collected in the field.

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 $1,192.00 $1,192.00 not applicable $3,382.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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

KGA171 OR 25 credit points at Introductory level or higher from environmental science, earth science, climate science or ecology.

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Up to eight days in the field incorporating lectures, fieldwork and tests.

AssessmentField Test One (20%)|Field Test Two (20%)|Map (20%)|Scientific Report (40%)
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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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