General Information
This subject involves environmental measurement in the field and real world practice involving analysis and resolution of economic, environmental, social and governance issues that arise in environmental management and decision-making. It is taught as a one week intensive in rainforest and coastal environments on North Stradbroke Island.
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Details
Academic unit: Faculty of Society & Design: Planning and Environment Subject code: SDEM12-204 Subject title: Environmental Field Analysis of Rainforest and Coastal Regions Subject level: Undergraduate Semester/Year: January 2020 Credit points: 10.000 -
Delivery & attendance
Timetable: https://bond.edu.au/timetable Delivery mode: Standard Workload items: - Workshop: x5 (Total hours: 36) - One week workshop
- Personal Study Hours: x12 (Total hours: 84) - Recommended Study Time
Attendance and learning activities: The subject is taught as an intensive field trip on North Stradbroke Island. The subject is highly suitable for Study Abroad students commencement of week 1 of the teaching semester. The subject coordinator can be contacted prior to this if necessary to provide from any discipline. Dates will be finalised prior to the indicative dates. -
Resources
Prescribed resources: Books
- Daryl McPhee (2017). Environmental History and Ecology of Moreton Bay. n/a, CSIRO PUBLISHING 208
iLearn@Bond & Email: iLearn@Bond is the online learning environment at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, lecture recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au
| Academic unit: | Faculty of Society & Design: Planning and Environment |
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| Subject code: | SDEM12-204 |
| Subject title: | Environmental Field Analysis of Rainforest and Coastal Regions |
| Subject level: | Undergraduate |
| Semester/Year: | January 2020 |
| Credit points: | 10.000 |
| Timetable: | https://bond.edu.au/timetable |
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| Delivery mode: | Standard |
| Workload items: |
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| Attendance and learning activities: | The subject is taught as an intensive field trip on North Stradbroke Island. The subject is highly suitable for Study Abroad students commencement of week 1 of the teaching semester. The subject coordinator can be contacted prior to this if necessary to provide from any discipline. Dates will be finalised prior to the indicative dates. |
| Prescribed resources: | Books
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| iLearn@Bond & Email: | iLearn@Bond is the online learning environment at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, lecture recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au |
Enrolment requirements
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Nil |
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| Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
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| Restrictions: |
Nil |
Assurance of learning
Assurance of Learning means that universities take responsibility for creating, monitoring and updating curriculum, teaching and assessment so that students graduate with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need for employability and/or further study.
At Bond University, we carefully develop subject and program outcomes to ensure that student learning in each subject contributes to the whole student experience. Students are encouraged to carefully read and consider subject and program outcomes as combined elements.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge and skills that will be achieved on completion of the program. If you are undertaking this subject as part of a degree program, you should refer to the relevant degree program outcomes and graduate attributes as they relate to this subject.
Subject Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject the learner will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of design considerations for ecological experiments;
- Show experience in undertaking field work projects in a variety of different habitats;
- Analyse and interpret field data from ecological experiments.
Generative Artificial Intelligence in Assessment
The University acknowledges that Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) tools are an important facet of contemporary life. Their use in assessment is considered in line with students’ development of the skills and knowledge which demonstrate learning outcomes and underpin study and career success. Instructions on the use of Gen-AI are given for each assessment task; it is your responsibility to adhere to these instructions.
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Assessment details
Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed Case Analysis Workbook and activities undertaken during the field trip. 40.00% Week 1 1,2,3 *Online Quiz Pre-trip quiz (online) 20.00% Week 3 1 *In-Class Quiz - Individual Post-field trip quiz based on analysis of data and themes from the field trip. 40.00% Week 9 1,2,3 - * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
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Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria
High Distinction 85-100 Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. Distinction 75-84 Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. Credit 65-74 Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. Pass 50-64 Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. Fail 0-49 Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
| Type | Task | % | Timing* | Outcomes assessed |
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| Case Analysis | Workbook and activities undertaken during the field trip. | 40.00% | Week 1 | 1,2,3 |
| *Online Quiz | Pre-trip quiz (online) | 20.00% | Week 3 | 1 |
| *In-Class Quiz - Individual | Post-field trip quiz based on analysis of data and themes from the field trip. | 40.00% | Week 9 | 1,2,3 |
- * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
Assessment criteria
| High Distinction | 85-100 | Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. |
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| Distinction | 75-84 | Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. |
| Credit | 65-74 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. |
| Pass | 50-64 | Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. |
| Fail | 0-49 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. |
Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
Study Information
Submission procedures
Students must check the iLearn@Bond subject site for detailed assessment information and submission procedures.
Policy on late submission and extensions
A late penalty will be applied to all overdue assessment tasks unless an extension is granted by the subject coordinator. The standard penalty will be 10% of marks awarded to that assessment per day late with no assessment to be accepted seven days after the due date. Where a student is granted an extension, the penalty of 10% per day late starts from the new due date.
Academic Integrity
University’s Academic Integrity Policy defines plagiarism as the act of misrepresenting as one’s own original work: another’s ideas, interpretations, words, or creative works; and/or one’s own previous ideas, interpretations, words, or creative work without acknowledging that it was used previously (i.e., self-plagiarism). The University considers the act of plagiarising to be a breach of the Student Conduct Code and, therefore, subject to the Discipline Regulations which provide for a range of penalties including the reduction of marks or grades, fines and suspension from the University.
Bond University utilises Originality Reporting software to inform academic integrity.Feedback on assessment
Feedback on assessment will be provided to students within two weeks of the assessment submission due date, as per the Assessment Policy.
Accessibility and Inclusion Support
If you have a disability, illness, injury or health condition that impacts your capacity to complete studies, exams or assessment tasks, it is important you let us know your special requirements, early in the semester. Students will need to make an application for support and submit it with recent, comprehensive documentation at an appointment with a Disability Officer. Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Office at the earliest possible time, to meet staff and learn about the services available to meet your specific needs. Please note that late notification or failure to disclose your disability can be to your disadvantage as the University cannot guarantee support under such circumstances.
Additional subject information
Subject curriculum
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Marine Debris Assessment
Undertake a marine debris assessment consistent with international guidelines for the activity.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate knowledge of design considerations for ecological experiments;
- Show experience in undertaking field work projects in a variety of different habitats;
- Analyse and interpret field data from ecological experiments.
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Seagrass Mapping
Map seagrass beds using rapid assessment tools.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate knowledge of design considerations for ecological experiments;
- Show experience in undertaking field work projects in a variety of different habitats;
- Analyse and interpret field data from ecological experiments.
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Freshwater Environments
Gaining an understanding of perched lakes and other freshwater bodies through interpretive visits.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate knowledge of design considerations for ecological experiments;
- Show experience in undertaking field work projects in a variety of different habitats;
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Assessment of Dune Vegetation and their adaptations to their environment
Use of a dichotomous key to identify dune plants, and through direct observation gaining an understanding of their adaptations.
SLOs included
- Show experience in undertaking field work projects in a variety of different habitats;
- Analyse and interpret field data from ecological experiments.
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Koalas and Koala Habitat Assessment
Develop an understanding of non-invasive techniques for examining how koalas use their habitat, and the differences between island and mainland populations of koalas.
SLOs included
- Show experience in undertaking field work projects in a variety of different habitats;
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Ghost Crab Population Assessment
Ghost crabs are an indicator of foredune disturbance and you will use a rapid assessment tool to assess their populations.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate knowledge of design considerations for ecological experiments;
- Show experience in undertaking field work projects in a variety of different habitats;
- Analyse and interpret field data from ecological experiments.
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Wallum Scrub
Gain an understanding of the unique flora characteristics of Wallum scrub, its faunal use and cultural significance.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate knowledge of design considerations for ecological experiments;
- Show experience in undertaking field work projects in a variety of different habitats;
- Analyse and interpret field data from ecological experiments.
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Cetaceans
Through observation, gain an understanding of cetacean behavioural ecology.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate knowledge of design considerations for ecological experiments;
- Show experience in undertaking field work projects in a variety of different habitats;
- Analyse and interpret field data from ecological experiments.