Australian Waterways (6912.4)
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EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Education, Science, Technology & Maths |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Academic Program Area - Science | Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
On completion of the unit, students should be able to:1. describe the key processes that regulate ecosystem function in different kinds of freshwater environments;
2. identify the implications of differences between aquatic ecosystems for waterway assessment;
3. identify aspects of aquatic systems that make Australian waterways unique;
4. select and apply appropriate physical, chemical and biological methods to assess waterway condition.
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Prerequisites
Australian Catchments OR Ecochemistry.Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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Required texts
There no required texts. However, articles will be placed on Moodle, which students are expected to read. Students are also expected to search for, and review additional literature for assessments.
Recommended reading:
Boulton, A.J. et al. (2014). Australian freshwater ecology: processes and management 2nd edition. West Sussex John Wiley & Sons, Inc Available as an ebook from: http://webpac.canberra.edu.au/record=b1800890
Closs, G. et al. (2009). Freshwater ecology a scientific introduction. Chichester : John Wiley & Sons. Available as an ebook from: http://webpac.canberra.edu.au/record=b1629439~S4
Lake, P.S. (2011). Drought and aquatic ecosystems: effects and responses. Chichester, West Sussex ; Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley-Blackwell Available as an ebook from: http://webpac.canberra.edu.au/record=b1628434~S4
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
The final test is handed in at the end of the testing time and is not submitted via Moodle.
In the case of group produced reports the student ID no. of all students in the group should be stated on the front page.
Special assessment requirements
An aggregated mark of 50% is required to pass the unit. Additionally, in order to pass the unit, students must participate in:
1. the environmental flows workshop and
2. all 3 field trips.
Students must also complete all three parts of the report for it to be marked.
The unit convener reserves the right to question students orally on any of their submitted work.
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Learner engagement
Included in the work load are 34 hours of in class activities, 27 hours of field trips, approximately 10 hours preparing for workshops/practicals, 1 hour completing the mini quizzes and 24 hours for the assignment. The remaining time is for reading material and study.
Participation requirements
Students are expected to participate in all lectures, tutorials, practical/workshops classes, field trips and online, which are designed to provide the information needed to pass the unit. Participation in field trips and eflows workshop are compulsory conditions of this unit, and attendance will be recorded. You must participate in at least all field trips and the eflows workshop classes to pass this unit. In the event that you cannot attend your assigned field trips or the eflows workshop due to illness or unavoidable commitments, contact the Unit Convener as soon as possible to negotiate an alternate lab class later in the week (if available).
For the report to be marked you must complete all three parts.
Required IT skills
It is assumed that students will have basic IT skills and be familiar with using, and have access to, word processing software and Microsoft excel. It is also assumed that all students will have access to the Internet, to gain access to the online material. Any student with a valid UC user name and password can gain access to the Internet on campus.
In-unit costs
No additional costs.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None