Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 4
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- The Environment School
Enrolment in this course is restricted to final year Bachelor of Environmental Management and Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science Major) students.
This course involves an eight day Study Tour in North Queensland. It is designed to examine a range of issues relating to the management of natural and rural systems in tropical and semi-arid environments including - Protected area management, Mining, Endangered species management, Visitor management, Cultural heritage management and Management of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage area. At the conclusion of the course students will have an appreciation of the management of various natural and rural systems in the tropical marine, coastal and semi-arid environments (In this context, social, cultural, legal, economic, political and ecological perspectives within which management is conducted will be considered). Additional fees are payable for food and ancillary costs (~$900). In the event that students complete the fieldwork and then subsequently withdraw from this course without financial liability, the School reserves the right to charge full cost recovery for this field trip (~$1400).
IMPORTANT NOTE: In 2024 the field course will be run twice:
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Trip 1: 22-29 Jun
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Trip 2: 21-29 Sep
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Students will be enrolled on one trip - not both. Students should complete the assessment items associated with their trip only.
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The course is a multi-day study tour. It is designed to examine a range of issues relating to environmental management within a vulnerable region. Themes explored during the tour include issues such as:
- Cultural heritage, protected area and endangered species management
- Tourism, visitor management and environmental issues
- Environmental impacts of industry, sustainability, and business development
- Coastal development and planning
- Community capacity building
- Climate vulnerability and sustainable growth
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At the conclusion of the course students will have a greater appreciation of the social, cultural, legal, economic, political and ecological factors associated with environmental management.
While, the majority of costs are met by the University, students will be asked to contribute to food and ancillary costs (~$900)..
Course requirements
Assumed background
Enrolment in the course is restricted to Bachelor of Environmental Management students. It is a thirdﾠlevel course and assumes that Environmental Management students have completed at leastﾠ34 units in their BEnvMan program. The School may make the course available to other students on a case by case basis. To enrol in this course students must contact the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences and submit an expression of interest (Direct enrolment via Si-net is not possible).ﾠ
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
Permission of the School via email to environment@enquire.uq.edu.au
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
ENVM3105, ENVM3106, ENVM3101, LPWM3003, LPWM3004, ENVM3529, ENVM7529
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Ryan Turner
Field trip support
Ms Catherine Neelamraju
Dr Michele Elmes
Timetable
Additional timetable information
In 2024 the field course will be run twice: Trip 1: 22-29 Jun; Trip 2: 21-29 Sep. Students need to attend one trip, not both.
Students are advised to regularly check their UQ email and the course Blackboard site for the latest information relating to course activities.
The field trip is a compulsory requirement of the course.
Aims and outcomes
This course aims for students to assess and evaluate potential solutions to complex environmental management issues, based on direct field observations, discussion with practitioners, reflection, and their own research using sites visited in north Queensland as an example.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Synthesise the challenges of sustainable management of human populations and urban development, using Queensland coastal regions as examples.
LO2.
Identify how sustainability principles relate to Indigenous Australians. Evaluate (with the use of examples from the field trip) how they are involved or marginalised from sustainable development of northern Australia.
LO3.
Summarise different stakeholder perspectives in relation to growth, vulnerability and sustainable development
LO4.
Debate the merits of and tradeoffs involved in minerals development in Queensland, with a focus on economic, social and environmental implications
LO5.
Identify opportunities and constraints for sustainable business and industry development in north Queensland
LO6.
Work harmoniously and productively in a group setting to assess and define problems in environmental management and formulate possible responses
LO7.
Use multiple sources of information to outline clearly, analyse critically and propose solutions to complex, multi-stakeholder problems of sustainable development.
LO8.
Interact positively with stakeholders and experts in order to clarify the perspectives and opinions of others
LO9.
Communicate, through oral and written means, the nature of complex environmental management challenges and potential solutions
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notebook/ Logbook | Trip 1 - Reflective Journals | 15% |
29/06/2024
Please hand your booklets to the course staff at the end of the exam |
| Presentation | Trip 1 - Group presentation | 15% |
27/06/2024 |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Essay/ Critique | Trip 1 - Report | 35% 2000 words |
29/07/2024 11:59 pm |
| Examination | Trip 1 - Exam | 35% |
29/06/2024 |
| Notebook/ Logbook | Trip 2 - Reflective Journals | 15% |
29/09/2024
Please hand your booklets to the course staff at the end of the exam |
| Presentation | Trip 2 - Group presentation | 15% |
27/09/2024 |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Essay/ Critique | Trip 2 - Report | 35% 2000 words |
28/10/2024 11:59 pm |
| Examination | Trip 2 - Exam | 35% |
29/09/2024 |
Assessment details
Trip 1 - Reflective Journals
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Notebook/ Logbook
- Weight
- 15%
- Due date
29/06/2024
Please hand your booklets to the course staff at the end of the exam
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L06, L08, L09
Task description
You will be supplied with an Exercise Book in which to take notes from the various speakers and issues covered on the Tour. Notes from the various speakers and issues should be recorded on the left page. Reflections should be recorded on the right page.
For each Speaker/Session you need to:
On the Left hand page write relevant facts/figures/statistics that you feel you could use in your Individual Presentation, Case Study Presentation, Examination, or for future reference.
On the Right hand page write a summary of your reflection on the presentation(s). How did the presentation(s) relate to the range of subjects covered to date in your course? Outline how the presentation(s) provided real-life experiences in dealing with sustainable development issues? How was the presentation(s) useful to your concept/philosophy of sustainable development? How did the presentation(s) help you understand sustainable development strategies? We may also provide you with a series of guiding questions for each day for you to consider in your reflective journal.
HURDLE: students must participate in a group presentation (formative assessment item), submit the required assessment tasks and achieve at least 50% for the exam
Submission guidelines
Please hand your booklets to the course staff at the end of the exam
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Trip 1 - Group presentation
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 15%
- Due date
27/06/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L06, L09
Task description
At the start of the tour you will be assigned to a group. During the tour each group will then prepare a presentation. The presentations are like the TV program Q&A and will deal with an environmental issue covered in the fieldtrip. One person will act as the host and all others will represent different stakeholders relevant to the topic. The presentations will be 8-10 min long followed by up to 5 min questions from the audience. The presentations are intended to help develop your group-working skills and confidence in presenting in front of a group.
HURDLE: students must participate in a group presentation (formative assessment item), submit the required assessment tasks and achieve at least 50% for the exam
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Trip 1 - Report
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 35% 2000 words
- Due date
29/07/2024 11:59 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L07, L09
Task description
Write a 2,000 word report (+/- 10%) that critically reviews a specific issue within one of the themes explored during the course. This report should assess the issue within the broader principles of Environmental Management. The analysis should evaluate and synthesise the perspectives of different stakeholders with an interest in the chosen issue. The report should not simply focus on a review of the problems/issue, but should also explore and evaluate by applying concepts, tools and frameworks from your degree to gain greater insight into the issue. The report will likely contain primary (observational) data acquired during the field trip as well as extended research that you have undertaken on the topic following the field trip. It is expected that students will use a substantial number of peer reviewed journal articles and books (at least 20).
Submission guidelines
Electronic submission via Blackboard
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Trip 1 - Exam
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 35%
- Due date
29/06/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L07, L09
Task description
This will be a 2 hour open-book exam held on the last day of the trip under exam conditions. It will consist of short essay-style questions based around your knowledge and understanding of the issues examined on the field trip.
HURDLE: students must participate in a group presentation (formative assessment item), submit the required assessment tasks and achieve at least 50% for the exam
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Calculator options | (In person) Casio FX82 series or UQ approved , labelled calculator only |
| Open/closed book | Open Book examination |
| Materials | Reflective journals |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Trip 2 - Reflective Journals
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Notebook/ Logbook
- Weight
- 15%
- Due date
29/09/2024
Please hand your booklets to the course staff at the end of the exam
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L06, L08, L09
Task description
You will be supplied with an Exercise Book in which to take notes from the various speakers and issues covered on the Tour. Notes from the various speakers and issues should be recorded on the left page. Reflections should be recorded on the right page.
For each Speaker/Session you need to:
On the Left hand page write relevant facts/figures/statistics that you feel you could use in your Individual Presentation, Case Study Presentation, Examination, or for future reference.
On the Right hand page write a summary of your reflection on the presentation(s). How did the presentation(s) relate to the range of subjects covered to date in your course? Outline how the presentation(s) provided real-life experiences in dealing with sustainable development issues? How was the presentation(s) useful to your concept/philosophy of sustainable development? How did the presentation(s) help you understand sustainable development strategies? We may also provide you with a series of guiding questions for each day for you to consider in your reflective journal.
HURDLE: students must participate in a group presentation (formative assessment item), submit the required assessment tasks and achieve at least 50% for the exam
Submission guidelines
Please hand your booklets to the course staff at the end of the exam
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Trip 2 - Group presentation
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 15%
- Due date
27/09/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L06, L09
Task description
At the start of the tour you will be assigned to a group. During the tour each group will then prepare a presentation. The presentations are like the TV program Q&A and will deal with an environmental issue covered in the fieldtrip. One person will act as the host and all others will represent different stakeholders relevant to the topic. The presentations will be 8-10 min long followed by up to 5 min questions from the audience. The presentations are intended to help develop your group-working skills and confidence in presenting in front of a group.
HURDLE: students must participate in a group presentation (formative assessment item), submit the required assessment tasks and achieve at least 50% for the exam
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Trip 2 - Report
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 35% 2000 words
- Due date
28/10/2024 11:59 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L07, L09
Task description
Write a 2,000 word report (+/- 10%) that critically reviews a specific issue within one of the themes explored during the course. This report should assess the issue within the broader principles of Environmental Management. The analysis should evaluate and synthesise the perspectives of different stakeholders with an interest in the chosen issue. The report should not simply focus on a review of the problems/issue, but should also explore and evaluate by applying concepts, tools and frameworks from your degree to gain greater insight into the issue. The report will likely contain primary (observational) data acquired during the field trip as well as extended research that you have undertaken on the topic following the field trip. It is expected that students will use a substantial number of peer reviewed journal articles and books (at least 20).
HURDLE: students must participate in a group presentation (formative assessment item), submit the required assessment tasks and achieve at least 50% for the exam
Submission guidelines
Electronic submission via Blackboard
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Trip 2 - Exam
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 35%
- Due date
29/09/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L07, L09
Task description
This will be a 2 hour open-book exam held on the last day of the trip under exam conditions. It will consist of short essay-style questions based around your knowledge and understanding of the issues examined on the field trip.
HURDLE: students must participate in a group presentation (formative assessment item), submit the required assessment tasks and achieve at least 50% for the exam
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Calculator options | (In person) Casio FX82 series or UQ approved , labelled calculator only |
| Open/closed book | Open Book examination |
| Materials | Reflective journals |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The minimum percentage required for this grade is: 0% |
| 2 (Fail) |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The minimum percentage required for this grade is: 30% |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: The minimum percentage required for this grade is: 45% In addition to the above, to achieve a passing grade for this course, students must participate in a group presentation (formative assessment item), submit the required assessment tasks and achieve at least 50% for the exam. |
| 4 (Pass) |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The minimum percentage required for this grade is: 50% In addition to the above, to achieve a passing grade for this course, students must participate in a group presentation (formative assessment item), submit the required assessment tasks and achieve at least 50% for the exam. |
| 5 (Credit) |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The minimum percentage required for this grade is: 65% In addition to the above, to achieve a passing grade for this course, students must participate in a group presentation (formative assessment item), submit the required assessment tasks and achieve at least 50% for the exam. |
| 6 (Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The minimum percentage required for this grade is: 75% In addition to the above, to achieve a passing grade for this course, students must participate in a group presentation (formative assessment item), submit the required assessment tasks and achieve at least 50% for the exam. |
| 7 (High Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: > 84.5% In addition to the above, to achieve a passing grade for this course, students must participate in a group presentation (formative assessment item), submit the required assessment tasks and achieve at least 50% for the exam. |
Additional course grading information
In addition to the above, to achieve a passing grade for this course, students must participate in a group presentation (formative assessment item), submit the required assessment tasks and achieve at least 50% for the exam.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Should you fail a course with a grade of 3, you may be eligible for supplementary assessment. Refer to my.UQ for information on supplementary assessment and how to apply.
Supplementary assessment provides an additional opportunity to demonstrate you have achieved all the required learning outcomes for a course.
If you apply and are granted supplementary assessment, the type of supplementary assessment set will consider which learning outcome(s) have not been met.
Supplementary assessment can take any form (such as a written report, oral presentation, examination or other appropriate assessment) and may test specific learning outcomes tailored to the individual student, or all learning outcomes.
To receive a passing grade of 3S4, you must obtain a mark of 50% or more on the supplementary assessment.
Additional assessment information
Legal Declaration:
By submitting your work as instructed in this course profile (i.e. hard copy or turnitin website), you formally declare that (1) it is your own original work, and no part of the work has been copied from any other source or person except where due acknowledgement is made; (2) no part of the work has been previously submitted for assessment in this or any other institution; and (3) you have read the UQ Academic Integrity and Plagiarism Policy (http://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.60.04-student-integrity-and-misconduct) and understand its implications.
Applications for Extensions
Information on applying for an extension can be found here - my.UQ Applying for an extension
Extension applications must be received by the assessment due date and time.
If you are unable to provide documentation to support your application by the due date and time you must still submit your application on time and attach a Word document outlining why you cannot provide the documentation and upload the documentation to the portal within 24 hours.
Please note: While your extension request is being considered, you should work towards completing and submitting your assessment as soon as possible.
If you have been ill or unable to attend class for more than 4 weeks in a semester, we advise you to carefully consider whether you are capable of successfully completing your courses. You might need to consider applying for removal of course. We strongly recommend you seek advice from the Faculty that administers your program.
Extensions with Student Access Plans (SAP)
For extensions up to 7 days, your SAP is all that is required as documentation to support your application. However, extension requests longer than 7 days (for any one assessment item) will require the submission of additional supporting documentation e.g., a medical certificate. A maximum of two applications may be submitted for any one assessment item, unless exceptional circumstances can be demonstrated. All extension requests must be received by the assessment due date and time.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The assessment tasks in this course evaluate students’ abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Turnitin
By submitting work through Turnitin you are deemed to have accepted the following declaration “I certify that this assignment is my own work and has not been submitted, either previously or concurrently, in whole or in part, to this University or any other educational institution, for marking or assessment.”
All students must ensure they receive their Turnitin receipt on submission of any assessments. A valid Turnitin receipt will be the only evidence accepted if assessments are missing. Without evidence, the assessment will receive the standard late penalty, or after five days, will receive zero.
In the case of a Blackboard outage, please contact the Course Coordinator as soon as possible to confirm the outage with ITS.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
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Multiple weeks |
Workshop |
Group presentation At the start of the tour you will be assigned to a group. During the tour each group will then prepare a presentation. The presentations are like the TV program Q&A and will deal with an environmental issue covered in the fieldtrip. One person will act as the host and all others will represent different stakeholders relevant to the topic. The presentations will be 8-10 min long followed by up to 5 min questions from the audience. The presentations are intended to help develop your group-working skills and confidence in presenting in front of a group. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L06, L09 |
Workshop |
Reflective journal Journal covering personal perspectives and critical analysis of major issues and presentations from the Tour. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L06, L08, L09 |
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Team Based Learning |
Course engagement Students must prepare adequately for field trip sessions, treat speakers and field trip participants with respect, contribute thoughtfully to group discussions, ask relevant questions of staff and speakers and assist wherever necessary in tasks required for the running of the field trip. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L06, L08, L09 |
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Fieldwork |
Field Trip The course of a multi-day field tour to northern Queensland, examining a range of issues, visiting relevant sites and speaking to stakeholders, as well as a series of group and individual activities. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L09 |
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Case-based learning |
Report Write a 2,000 word report that critically reviews a specific issue within one of the themes explored during the course. This report should assess the issue within the broader principles of sustainable development. The analysis should evaluate and synthesise the perspectives of different stakeholders with an interest in the chosen issue. The report should not simply focus on a review of the problems/issue, but should also explore and evaluate by applying concepts, tools and frameworks from your degree to gain greater insight into the issue. The report will likely contain primary (observational) data acquired during the field trip as well as extended research that you have undertaken on the topic following the field trip. It is expected that students will use a substantial number of references, with a large portion from peer-reviewed sources (at the very least 20). Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L07, L09 |
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Workshop |
Group presentation At the start of the tour you will be assigned to a group. During the tour each group will then prepare a presentation. The presentations are like the TV program Q&A and will deal with an environmental issue covered in the fieldtrip. One person will act as the host and all others will represent different stakeholders relevant to the topic. The presentations will be 8-10 min long followed by up to 5 min questions from the audience. The presentations are intended to help develop your group-working skills and confidence in presenting in front of a group. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L06, L09 |
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Team Based Learning |
Course engagement Students must prepare adequately for field trip sessions, treat speakers and field trip participants with respect, contribute thoughtfully to group discussions, ask relevant questions of staff and speakers and assist wherever necessary in tasks required for the running of the field trip. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L06, L08, L09 |
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Fieldwork |
Field Trip The course of a nine-day field tour to northern Queensland, examining a range of issues, visiting relevant sites and speaking to stakeholders, as well as a series of group and individual activities. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L09 |
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Case-based learning |
Report Write a 2,000 word report that critically reviews a specific issue within one of the themes explored during the course. This report should assess the issue within the broader principles of sustainable development. The analysis should evaluate and synthesise the perspectives of different stakeholders with an interest in the chosen issue. The report should not simply focus on a review of the problems/issue, but should also explore and evaluate by applying concepts, tools and frameworks from your degree to gain greater insight into the issue. The report will likely contain primary (observational) data acquired during the field trip as well as extended research that you have undertaken on the topic following the field trip. It is expected that students will use a substantial number of references, with a large portion from peer-reviewed sources (at the very least 20). Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L07, L09 |
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- Examinations Procedure
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