Science, Engineering and Technology

KGA213

2010  KGA213  Natural Environment Field Techniques

Unit Level: Intermediate

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KGA213 H,L,W Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Spring 16-OCT-2010 07-DEC-2010 08-DEC-2010 02-JAN-2011 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

A field-based unit taught in one of Tasmania's unique island environments. Students who successfully undertake this unit will develop a wide variety of skills in environmental data recording in the context of a project designed both to increase knowledge of natural environments and to contribute to their proper management. The skills include: the use of global positioning systems; rapid topographic survey techniques; microclimatic data collection techniques; soil analysis, geomorphological measurement; vegetation survey; fauna survey; data entry and analysis. The unit provides students with the opportunity to build their field skills and their ability to work cooperatively on a meaningful project in one of the many interesting natural environments in Tasmania.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: field exercises and short tests (40%), 5,000-word report (60%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 8 days field, 16 lectures

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web supported - H,L,W
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
   Flexible scheduling - H,L,W
You can attend some classes out of normal teaching hours; e.g. weekend blocks, summer schools etc
About Flexible Study Options

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq	25% Level 100 units in Geography and Environmental Studies (KGA) or permission of the Degree Coordinator
M.Excl	KGA211, KGA288

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Spring) will be available from mid July 2010

STAFF: Dr J Ellison (Coordinator), Dr S Leonard, Dr G Unwin, Dr P McQuillan, Mr R Anders, Mr D Green (Logistics)

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