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 |
ENVI1144 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
171H School of Science |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2024 |
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 Samantha Grover
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925
Course Coordinator Email: samantha.grover@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
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:
- Examine the complexity and interconnections between ecological and social aspects of environmental sustainability by applying relevant solutions.
- Demonstrate intercultural understanding by expressing empathy, demonstrating respect, and taking responsibility to cultivate positive relationships and interactions.
- Communicate effectively to a range of audiences, including non-specialists, using a variety of written and verbal communication methods.
- 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.
- Critically reflect on your work as an environmental science practitioner and develop or apply solutions to improve your practice.
Overview of Learning Activities
You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, practicals, laboratories, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both.
You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.
There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1: Pre-departure Assessment Task
Weighting 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, & 4
Assessment Task 2: Environmental Science Communication Resource report
Weighting 40%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5
Assessment Task 3: Reflective Practice Portfolio
Weighting 35%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5
If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.