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<p>Field-based Investigation develops the practical skills and experience required to undertake environmental science investigations in the field. Students learn to plan and implement field-based studies, with emphasis on relevant regulations, ethical considerations, field safety, environmental data collection, and surveys of plants, animals and other environmental values. A major component of the unit is a 5-day field trip where students undertake authentic environmental data collection, surveys and assessments. Students develop competency in applying field techniques, designing investigations, managing and analysing field data, and interpreting and communicating environmental and biological information.</p>
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<p>This unit provides students with a consolidated field-based learning experience to develop skills in the planning and collection of field-based environment data. Students work through the various phases of a field-based investigation, including planning and preparation, implementing the field-based investigation and collating, interpreting and communicating the findings of the field-based investigation. </p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>Field-based Investigation develops the practical skills and experience required to undertake environmental science investigations in the field. Students learn to plan and implement field-based studies, with emphasis on relevant regulations, ethical considerations, field safety, environmental data collection, and surveys of plants, animals and other environmental values. A major component of the unit is a 5-day field trip where students undertake authentic environmental data collection, surveys and assessments. Students develop competency in applying field techniques, designing investigations, managing and analysing field data, and interpreting and communicating environmental and biological information.</p>
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<p>This unit provides students with a consolidated field-based learning experience to develop skills in the planning and collection of field-based environment data. Students work through the various phases of a field-based investigation, including planning and preparation, implementing the field-based investigation and collating, interpreting and communicating the findings of the field-based investigation. </p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
050900 - Environmental Studies
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scenv2500">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed 1 of <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCENV1001" target="_blank">SCENV1001</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCENV1002" target="_blank">SCENV1002</a></p>
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Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Describe and apply procedures, regulations, planning requirements, and ethical considerations for field-based investigations in environmental science.</p>
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<p>Collect, record, and manage environmental data and survey results for plants, animals, and other organisms using appropriate techniques and methods.</p>
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<p>Analyse and interpret field-based data to evaluate environmental attributes and address issues relevant to environmental science.</p>
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<p>Communicate scientific findings from field-based investigations effectively to diverse audiences using discipline-appropriate formats.</p>
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<p>Demonstrate safe and responsible conduct during fieldwork, including collaboration and professional practice in environmental science contexts.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Complete competency and observed safety and planning activities demonstrating readiness for independent and supervised fieldwork</p>
<p>Quiz and competency assessment</p>
<p>10 - 30%</p>
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<p>Maintain a verified field logbook, and complete observed activities and data requirements to evidence fieldwork, data collection and groupwork competency</p>
<p>Self and peer review, competency assessment of field tasks</p>
<p>20 - 30%</p>
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<p>Analyse collected field data and complete a detailed report to elucidate the findings of the field-based investigation</p>
<p>Report</p>
<p>20 - 30%</p>
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<p>Create a professional standard piece of scientific communication that addresses specifications and conveys key findings and outcomes from the field-based investigation to a general audience</p>
<p>Scientific communication piece</p>
<p>20 - 30%</p>
2, 3, 4
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
FedTASK
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
050900 - Environmental Studies
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scenv2500">View unit fees</a>
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