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SCENV3110 - Fire Ecology: Burning Issues for Science and Management
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<p>Fire Ecology: Burning Issues in Science and Management examines the ecological, social and management dimensions of fire in the Australian environment and in a global context. Students develop an understanding of fire ecology, including fire behaviour, fire regimes, ecological processes, and the responses of Australian flora and fauna to fire. The unit explores Indigenous cultural burning and contemporary challenges including changing climate, fire management, policy and social issues, and the ongoing role of fire in Australian landscapes and global ecosystems. Through a combination of theoretical learning, a one-day field-based experience with fire agencies, and authentic assessment, students develop skills relevant to professional fire planning and management. </p>
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<p>Fire ecology: Burning Issues in Science and Management explores the role of fire in the ecology of ecosystems and how fire is managed to reduce risks to the environment and society. Fire management forms a key component of environmental management in Australia and this unit considers the deep history and ongoing role of fire from an ecological and social perspective. Students will explore challenges involving fire and will become familiar with current approaches to fire planning and management, with a particular emphasis on the Australian context. </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>Fire Ecology: Burning Issues in Science and Management examines the ecological, social and management dimensions of fire in the Australian environment and in a global context. Students develop an understanding of fire ecology, including fire behaviour, fire regimes, ecological processes, and the responses of Australian flora and fauna to fire. The unit explores Indigenous cultural burning and contemporary challenges including changing climate, fire management, policy and social issues, and the ongoing role of fire in Australian landscapes and global ecosystems. Through a combination of theoretical learning, a one-day field-based experience with fire agencies, and authentic assessment, students develop skills relevant to professional fire planning and management. </p>
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<p>Fire ecology: Burning Issues in Science and Management explores the role of fire in the ecology of ecosystems and how fire is managed to reduce risks to the environment and society. Fire management forms a key component of environmental management in Australia and this unit considers the deep history and ongoing role of fire from an ecological and social perspective. Students will explore challenges involving fire and will become familiar with current approaches to fire planning and management, with a particular emphasis on the Australian context. </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 1</strong><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/scenv3110">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed 4 of "SCENV%"</p>
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Exclusion
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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>Analyse the scientific principles, Indigenous cultural perspectives and historical context underpinning fire ecology in Australia.</p>
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<p>Evaluate the ecological and social implications of fire within changing environmental conditions and policy frameworks.</p>
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<p>Apply evidence-based methods, including field and desktop techniques, to develop fire planning and management strategies.</p>
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<p>Predict and justify the behaviour and outcomes of fire events under varied conditions using ecological reasoning.</p>
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<p>Design and communicate comprehensive fire management plans that address ecological, social and sustainability objectives, Indigenous peoples Caring for Country, operational requirements and community engagement.</p>
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<p>Critical exploration of current fire ecology issue(s) to synthesise students' perspective and describe their outlook</p>
<p>Reflective forum posts</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
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<p>Authentic planned burn plan development based on real planned burn, using field assessment and data to create industry-standard plan, with review and justification elements</p>
<p>Planned burn plan report and presentation</p>
<p>30-40%</p>
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<p>Professional interview to conceptualise, analyse and provide authentic strategies and solutions to real world challenges in fire ecology and management</p>
<p>Oral interview</p>
<p>30-40%</p>
1, 4, 5
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>
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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 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</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 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</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 1</strong><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/scenv3110">View unit fees</a>
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