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Ecosystem Processes of Water and Soil (FRST90022) // Dates and times
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Principal coordinator Gary Sheridan Coordinator Christopher Weston Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours The subject involves a 5-day field trip prior to semester 1 and 3 hours contact per week (1 L + 2P or 2T) for the first six weeks of semester The breakdown of contact hours is: · Field trip 5 days x 8 hours per day = 40 hours · 3 x 2 hour practicals = 6 hours (weeks 2, 4 and 5) · 3 x 2 hour tutorial classes = 6 hours (weeks 1, 3 and 6) · 12 x 10 minute on-line lectures =2 h (made available in the pre-teaching period) · 6 x 1 hour Lectures = 6 hours (weeks 1-6; I hour per week) Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching requirements The subject involves a 5-day field trip prior to semester 1: 5 days x 8 hours per day Teaching period 25 February 2019 to 12 April 2019 Last self-enrol date 6 March 2019 Census date 15 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 April 2019 Assessment period ends 24 May 2019
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Please note that this subject has a pre-teaching period and during this time students are expected watch and understand 6 pre-recorded short video lectures that will cover the fundamental principles for understanding soil processes and hydrology. Optional online quizzes will enable self-evaluation of this pre-course material. As noted above, the subject also involves a 5 day field trip prior to Semester 1.
Last updated: 11 October 2023