SDEM12-204: Island Class: Environmental Field Analysis and Indigenous Ecological Knowledge.

This subject involves ecological assessment in the field, including empirical data collection, data analysis, and communication of results. The focus is on coastal and marine environments. Ecological assessments undertaken reflect contemporary practices with applicability to practical challenges. Through direct engagement with traditional owners, the subject introduces students to traditional ecological knowledge and compares it with Western science knowledge. The subject is taught as a one-week intensive class on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island).