Course Title: Environmental Sustainability Project

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Environmental Sustainability Project

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

ENVI1144

City Campus

Undergraduate

135H Applied Sciences

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2015,
Sem 2 2016

Flexible Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

ENVI1144

City Campus

Undergraduate

171H School of Science

Face-to-Face

UGRDFlex18 (All)

ENVI1144

City Campus

Undergraduate

171H School of Science

Face-to-Face

UGRDFx2019 (VIET)

ENVI1144

City Campus

Undergraduate

171H School of Science

Face-to-Face

UGRDFx2020 (XXXX)

Course Coordinator: Dr Marie Keatley

Course Coordinator Phone: n/a

Course Coordinator Email: marie.keatley@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

There are no pre-requisites.


Course Description

This a course a capstone, work integrated learning (WIL) course in which you will apply knowledge and skills acquired in your previous study to a challenge associated with environmental sustainably in various international locations. The course will enable you to consolidate your environmental knowledge and skills by applying them by applying them to real world sustainability problems via a variety of methods. These could include monitoring ecosystem restoration, surveying communities about environmental issues, or planning and implementing a small research project.

The team-based approach used in the course overlays exposure to an international context with project development, research and communication skills in a manner akin to working as a professional environmental scientist. 

The course focuses on providing an immersive learning experience, incorporating biophysical and socio-economic aspects of environmental challenges, and promotes intercultural awareness by enabling you to work and collaborate in an international environmental sustainability setting. 

 


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the development of the following Program Learning Outcomes at AQF level 7:

PLO 1: Apply an interdisciplinary knowledge of scientific theories, principles, concepts, and practices in the environmental sciences.

PLO 2: Analyse and critically examine scientific evidence through research with reflection on the role, relevance and significance of environmental science. 
 
PLO 3: Apply principles of scientific inquiry, tools, and techniques relevant to environmental science to solve problems informed by evidence-based decision making.  
 
PLO 4: Critically evaluate and communicate concepts and practice relevant to the fields of environmental science to diverse audiences utilising a variety of modes employing integrity and culturally safe practices.
 
PLO 5: Work independently, with agility, safety, and accountability for your own learning and professional future.  
 
PLO 6: Demonstrate knowledge of the regulatory frameworks relevant to environmental science and exhibit safe and ethical conduct.
 
PLO 7: Collaborate and contribute within diverse, multi-disciplinary teams, with commitment to diversity, equity and globally inclusive perspectives and practices including First Nations knowledges and input.


Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Examine the complexity and interconnections between ecological and social aspects of environmental sustainability by applying relevant solutions.
  2. Demonstrate intercultural understanding by expressing empathy, demonstrating respect, and taking responsibility to cultivate positive relationships and interactions.
  3. Communicate effectively to a range of audiences, including non-specialists, using a variety of written and verbal communication methods.
  4. Collaborate productively in a team using project management skills and constructive communication to manage conflicts, as well as the ability to lead, to achieve project goals.
  5. Critically reflect on your work as an environmental science practitioner and develop or apply solutions to improve your practice.


Overview of Learning Activities

The learning activities will include pre-departure group workshops and online self guided learning activities, an immersive international study tour and group and individual study upon return to Australia to complete assessment tasks.

 


Overview of Learning Resources

The primary learning resources for this course comprise the in-country learning experiences during the study tour, including talks, workshops, site visits and practical activities. A range of information and resources to support you to prepare for the study tour will be available on Canvas. You will also need to seek out additional information (books, journal articles and authoritative online resources) available through the RMIT library to complete your assessment tasks. 


Overview of Assessment

This course has no hurdle requirements.

Assessment tasks 

Assessment Task 1: Pre-departure Assessment Task

Weighting 25%

This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, and 4

Assessment Task 2: Environmental Science Communication Resource report

Weighting 40%

This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

Assessment Task 3: Reflective Practice Portfolio

Weighting 35%

This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

  1.