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ENV1022

Faculty of Science

18 September 2017 30 April 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Science
OfferedClayton Second semester 2013 (Day)
Coordinator(s)Dr Vanessa Wong, Dr Ailie Gallant, Dr Simon Connor and Associate Professor David Dunkerley

Synopsis

This unit is a core unit in the BEnvSc degree. Explains Australia's present patterns of landform, soil, biota and climate through an understanding of past events and environments. The focus on change is carried over into future environmental management issues. An example environmental issue, uranium mining, highlights the multidisciplinary nature of environmental science.

Outcomes

On completion of this unit students will be able to:

  1. Be aware of the nature and importance of the evolutionary pathways that have led to the contemporary Australian physical environment;

  1. Contrast competing theories that seek to account for Australian landscape and environmental development;

  1. Understand the value of an historical or evolutionary view of the Australian physical environment;

  1. Examine and report on environmental features observed during geographical fieldwork;

  1. Synthesise and express geographical ideas in writing;

  1. Interpret and manipulate some common forms of geographical data, including geospatial data.

Assessment

Written (1500 words): 35%
Examinations (2.5 hours): 35%
Practical and fieldwork reports: 30%

Chief examiner(s)

Adeline Tay

Contact hours

4.5 hours per week (3 lectures per week, and the equivalent of up to 3 hours practical/ tutorial per fortnight), plus one 2.5 day field excursion

Prohibitions

ATS1301