SCIF3900/AVIA3900 Aviation and Sustainable Tourism Aviation and Sustainable Tourism is a unique course designed to provide students with a field-led development of skills in comprehending and assessing the physical, social and economic sustainability of societal decisions in the context of the Great Barrier Reef marine park. A field excursion to Lady Elliott Island will be undertaken with the objective of allowing students develop an inter-disciplinary understanding of the challenges and strategies of sustainable transport and tourism. The field excursion will be followed by small group classes designed for reflective learning on-campus. Lady Elliot Island is a coral cay located at the southern tip of the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef. Situated within a highly protected ‘Green Zone’ the island is a sanctuary for over 1,200 species of marine life. The island boasts a state-ofthe-art Reef Education Centre, which is where the classes will be held during the excursion. The four-nights field trip will include classes, on-site marine observation and discussions on topic areas at the interface of air and water transport logistics, reef ecology, remote destination management and sustainable tourism development. When: February 17th – 21st 2016 (the week preceding O-Week) Cost of the excursion: AU$890.00 (subject to minor variation). Includes 4 nights accommodation, all meals, scenic return flight from Hervey Bay to LEI, various island activities, including education tours by experienced island staff and academics. SYD-Hervey Bay flights are available at competitive rates: www.virginaustralia.com Contact hours: 18 hours of class delivered on the island and additional 24 hours delivered on-campus between Week 1-8. This 6UOC course concludes in Week 8 of Semester 1 2016. For more information, please contact School of Aviation undergraduate program: aviab@unsw.edu.au For more information on Lady Elliot Island visit their website: http://www.ladyelliot.com.au UNSW Handbook information: Search “SCIF3900” or “AVIA3900” http://www.handbook.unsw.edu.au FACULTY OF SCIENCE School of Aviation SCIF3900/AVIA3900 Aviation and Sustainable Tourism Session 1, 2016 Table of Contents 1. Information about the Course ......................................................................................................... 2 2. Staff Involved in the Course ............................................................................................................ 2 3. Course Details ................................................................................................................................... 3 Group report ........................................................................................................................................... 4 Presentation ........................................................................................................................................... 4 4. Rationale and Strategies Underpinning the Course .................................................................... 4 5. Course Schedule ............................................................................................................................. 5 6. Assessment Tasks and Feedback ................................................................................................. 6 7. Additional Resources and Support ............................................................................................... 7 8. Required Equipment, Training and Enabling Skills ..................................................................... 7 9. Course Evaluation and Development ............................................................................................ 8 10. Administration Matters ................................................................................................................... 9 11. UNSW Academic Honesty and Plagiarism ............................................................................ 10 1 Faculty of Science - Course Outline 1. Information about the Course NB: Some of this information is available on the UNSW Handbook 1 Year of Delivery 2016 Course Code SCIF3900/AVIA3900 Course Name Aviation and Sustainable Tourism Academic Unit School of Aviation Level of Course 3 year Aviation students, or For non-Aviation students, minimum of 72 UoC at an approved University Units of Credit 6 Session(s) Offered Offered in session 1 Assumed Knowledge, Prerequisites or Corequisites AVIA1321 (applies to Bachelor of Aviation students only), or For non-Aviation students, minimum of 72 UoC at an approved University Hours per Week Contact hours during field excursion 18 hours (equivalent to 6 weeks 3HPW) Additional 24 hours delivered between Week 1 – Week 8 (3HPW) Number of Weeks 9 weeks (including field excursion between 17-21 Feb 2016) Commencement Date 18 February 2015 rd st Summary of Course Structure (for details see 'Course Schedule') Component HPW Time Day TBA TBA 17-21 February 2016 (inclusive) TBA (Week 1-8) TBA (Week 1-8) Lady Elliott Island field excursion Lecture Tutorial TOTAL 2 1 Location LEI Eco-Education Resort TBA (on-campus) TBA (on-campus) 3 2. Staff Involved in the Course Staff Course Convenors Lecturers 1 Role Name Dr. Tay Koo Prof. Jason Middleton Contact Details t.koo@unsw.edu.au j.middleton@unsw.edu.au Consultation Times TBA UNSW Online Handbook: http://www.handbook.unsw.edu.au 2 3. Course Details Course Description (Handbook Entry) Course Aims 2 3 Student Learning 4 Outcomes This course offers an introduction to concepts and tools necessary for understanding the challenges of sustainable development in the transport-environment-tourism nexus. Students will develop skills in comprehending and assessing the environmental, social and economic sustainability of societal decisions in the context of the Great Barrier Reef marine park and regional tourism in Australia. A field excursion to Lady Elliott Island – located in the Southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef - will be undertaken with the objective of allowing students develop an interdisciplinary understanding of these societal trade-offs. The field-based learning will emphasise teamwork, as well as independent observational and enquiry skills using remote ecoresort as a context. Topics will include issues at the interface of aviation and transport logistics, reef ecology and sustainable destination management. Students will engage in reflective learning through follow-up lectures and assignments during semester. Students should be aware that additional costs associated with the field trip will be incurred including return airfare to Lady Elliott Island (LEI), accommodation and food. This course is designed to provide students with a field-led understanding of the challenges of sustainable development with emphasis on sustainable transport and tourism management. Specifically, the course aims to provide students with an introduction to concepts and tools necessary for an understanding of aviation-environment-tourism nexus, using air transport operations and ecotourism in the Great Barrier Reef as an illustrative context. LEI represents a microcosm of human-environment interactions. The eco-tourism resort is particularly well suited for learning outcomes targeted at developing field-based observation skills, exposure to interdisciplinary knowledge and how these knowledge are used for the balancing of the economic, social and environmental goals. Students will develop skills in comprehending and assessing the physical, social and economic sustainability of societal decisions. Although the main focus of the field excursion is on the Great Barrier Reef marine park, case studies and examples will be drawn from a wide array of Australian and global destinations, including remote aboriginal communities. 1. Demonstrate capacity of critical thinking with respect to the trade-offs between economic, social and environmental considerations through completion of fieldwork, assignments and tasks in sustainable transport and tourism management. 2. Develop skills in the use and interpretation of principles, techniques and methods for assessing sustainable development using transport operations and ecotourism in the Great Barrier Reef as an illustrative context. 3. Develop skills in independent observation and enquiry in identifying and understanding the sustainable management challenges of a reef eco-tourism resort. 4. Through observation and questioning, develop the capacity to appreciate the layers of complexity involved in the sustainable management of transport and tourism 5. Enhance and refine skills in extracting relevant information for a given task, both on the field and desktop research following the field trip. 6. Develop written and spoken communication as well as teamwork skills, as relevant to the interdisciplinary challenges of the aviation-tourism-environment nexus. 7. Through the study of tourism and tourist behaviour, develop a broader view of the impact of aviation on sustainable development Graduate Attributes Developed in this Course Science Graduate 5 Attributes Research, inquiry and analytical thinking abilities Capability and motivation for intellectual development Ethical, social and professional 5 Select the level of FOCUS Activities / Assessment 0 = NO FOCUS 1 = MINIMAL 2 = MINOR 3 = MAJOR 3 2 2 Group research report Individual field report Final exam Group research report Individual field report Final exam Group research report Individual field report 2 UNSW Handbook: http://www.handbook.unsw.edu.au Learning and Teaching Unit: Course Outlines 4 Learning and Teaching Unit: Learning Outcomes 5 Contextualised Science Graduate Attributes 3 3 understanding Communication 2 Teamwork, collaborative and management skills Information literacy 2 3 Major Topics (Syllabus Outline) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Group presentation Group report Presentation Daily reflection (diary) Group report Individual field report Group research report Final exam Daily reflection (diary) Sustainable development principles and theories: applications to aviation and tourism Basic ecology and physical geography of the reef environment Operations management challenges of remote transport and destinations Market failure and Tragedy of the Commons Environmental values and discourse in aviation and tourism Sustainable destination management strategies and techniques Case studies in (un)sustainable island transport and tourism management Relationship to Other Courses within the Program 4. Rationale and Strategies Underpinning the Course Teaching Strategies Several different methods are used in the course to assist in achieving student learning outcomes. Individual field report, along with daily reflection diary, is designed to help students develop independent field-based observation and inquiry skills, as well as refine scientific writing skills. Each class will have allocated readings, exercises and self-review questions to assist students achieve learning outside class times and provide a logical structure for the topics and concepts introduced in the course. The group project is designed to provide a context in which students can apply learning from class and assist students appreciate and evaluate varying perspectives, with the goal of promoting independent learning in identifying and defining problems, analysing problems, and reviewing and applying information learnt in class. The final test will assess student level of understanding and knowledge through short essay questions. Rationale for learning and 6 teaching in this course , Teaching methods are designed to provide students with an introduction to core concepts and theories that will help students develop a deeper understanding of a selection of key issues in aviation and sustainable tourism. Practical examples will be used where appropriate. This course requires students undertake a University-organised 5 day field excursion to Lady Elliot Island, Queensland. The learning and teaching in this course builds on the experiences gained during the field-trip. In the subsequent classes on-campus, it is expected that students prepare for each class by completing reading and self-review exercises. 6 Reflecting on your teaching 4 5. Course Schedule (please note: lecture sequences and contents subject to minor variations) 7 8 Some of this information is available on the Online Handbook and the UNSW Timetable . Please note: lecture topics and sequences are subject to minor changes Week Lectures (From Week 1) Tutorials (Week 1) Assignment and Submission dates (see also 'Assessment Tasks & Feedback') Group presentation (TBA) Week 1 Sustainable development principles and applications Post field-trip summary Daily reflection due (Sunday of Week 1 11:59pm via Moodle) Week 2 Economic and financial sustainability Week 3 Social and cultural sustainability Sustainable development principles and applications/group assignment Economic and financial sustainability Week 4 Environmental discourse and aviation Social and cultural sustainability Week 5 Assessing tourism sustainability Environmental discourse and aviation Week 6 Special topic Assessing tourism sustainability Week 7 Special topic & review review Week 8 Exam 17-21 February 2016 Individual essay due (Sunday of Week 3 11:59pm via Moodle) Group report due (Sunday of Week 6 11:59pm via Moodle) In-class exam during normal lecture hours Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 7 8 UNSW Virtual Handbook: http://www.handbook.unsw.edu.au UNSW Timetable: http://www.timetable.unsw.edu.au/ 5 6. Assessment Tasks and Feedback Task Learning outcomes assessed Assessment Criteria % of total mark Date of Release Submission Feedback WHO WHEN HOW Individual essay 1,2,3,4 To be advised (during field excursion) 20% February 2016 Due Sunday week 3 11:59pm Presentation 1,2,4,6 To be advised (during field excursion) 10% February 2016 Due 22 February TK/JM Simple releve analysis 3,4,5 To be advised (during field excursion) 5% February 2016 TBA JM Group assignment 1,3,5,6 To be advised (Week 2) 25% February 2016 Due Sunday week 6 11:59pm TK Within two weeks of submission Moodle Daily reflection 1,2,4 To be advised (during field excursion) 10% February 2016 Due Sunday week 1 11:59pm TK During field excursion Moodle Final exam 1,2,3 To be advised 30% Week 8 Normal lecture time week 8 TK nd TK Within two weeks of submission In-person during fieldexcursion In-person during fieldexcursion In-person during fieldexcursion In-class 6 7. Additional Resources and Support Text Books N/A Course Manual Essential readings will be provided during field excursion, as well as via Moodle Required Readings Essential readings will be provided during field excursion, as well as via Moodle Additional Readings Additional reading references will be provided via Moodle Recommended Internet Sites GBR Marine Park Authority http://www.gbrmpa.gov.au/ United Nations World Tourism Orgnisation: www.unwto.org/en Sustainable Tourism CRC online publications http://www.crctourism.com.au/ Tourism Queensland: http://www.tq.com.au/ Lady Elliott Island: http://www.ladyelliot.com.au/ Societies Computer Laboratories or Study Spaces N/A 8. Required Equipment, Training and Enabling Skills Equipment Required N/A Enabling Skills Training Required to Complete this Course N/A 7 9. Course Evaluation and Development Student feedback is gathered periodically by various means. Such feedback is considered carefully with a view to acting on it constructively wherever possible. This course outline conveys how feedback has helped to shape and develop this course. Mechanisms of Review Major Course Review CATEI 9 Other Last Review Date Comments or Changes Resulting from Reviews Reviewed 2015 Based on CATEI and direct student feedback, the course introduced new syllabuses: environmental discourse in aviation; logistics modeling of island operations; and tourism risk and disaster management The CATEI system will be used to evaluate the course at the end of the course. Feedback will be sought from students in-class 9 CATEI process 8 10. Administration Matters Expectations of Students Students should be familiar with the information contained in <https://my.unsw.edu.au> regarding expectations of students, assignment submission, examination procedures, equity and diversity and other policies that affect you. Assignment Submissions The assignments should be word-processed and include a standard title page. They must be submitted via Blackboard. Only under special circumstances should assignments be handed in via email to the lecturer. Application for an extension of time should be made in writing prior to the due date. Late assignments, without a reason deemed satisfactory by the lecturer, will be penalised by a loss of 10% of total possible marks per day. Assignments will attract no marks if they are submitted after other assignments have been marked and returned, or two weeks after the due date (whichever is the earlier). Students are referred to the University's Student Handbook for full details on academic regulations. Occupational Health and 10 Safety N/A Assessment Procedures Students are expected to be regular and punctual in attendance at all classes. All applications for exemption from attendance at classes of any kind must be made, in writing, to the Lecturerin-Charge. An attendance form must be signed by attending students at each lecture. In order to ensure a Pass in the course, students must miss no more than two classes, without reasons deemed satisfactory by the lecturer. Special Consideration. In case of absence from the class test, a request for special consideration may be made only in accordance with the University's standard guidelines. UNSW Assessment 11 Policy Equity and Diversity Those students who have a disability that requires some adjustment in their teaching or learning environment are encouraged to discuss their study needs with the course Convenor prior to, or at the commencement of, their course, or with the Equity Officer (Disability) in the Equity and Diversity Unit (9385 4734 or http://www.studentequity.unsw.edu.au/ http://www.equity.unsw.edu.au/disabil.html). Issues to be discussed may include access to materials, signers or note-takers, the provision of services and additional exam and assessment arrangements. Early notification is essential to enable any necessary adjustments to be made. Information on designing courses and course outlines that take into account the needs of students with disabilities can be found at: http://www.guidelinesonlearning.unsw.edu.au/guideline8.cfm Student Complaint 12 Procedure School Contact Faculty Contact University Contact Elaine Chau Undergraduate Studies School of Aviation A/Prof Julian Cox Associate Dean (Education) julian.cox@unsw.edu.au Tel: 9385 8574 or Dr Scott Mooney Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs) s.mooney@unsw.edu.au Tel: 9385 8063 Student Conduct and Appeals Officer (SCAO) within the Office of the Pro-ViceChancellor (Students) and Registrar. Phone: + 61 2 9385 6767 Email: aviab@unsw.edu.au Telephone 02 9385 8515, email studentcomplaints@uns w.edu.au University Counselling and 13 Psychological Services Tel: 9385 5418 10 UNSW OHS Home page UNSW Assessment Policy 12 UNSW Student Complaint Procedure 13 University Counselling and Psychological Services 11 9 11. UNSW Academic Honesty and Plagiarism What is Plagiarism? Plagiarism is the presentation of the thoughts or work of another as one’s own. *Examples include: • direct duplication of the thoughts or work of another, including by copying material, ideas or concepts from a book, article, report or other written document (whether published or unpublished), composition, artwork, design, drawing, circuitry, computer program or software, web site, Internet, other electronic resource, or another person’s assignment without appropriate acknowledgement; • paraphrasing another person’s work with very minor changes keeping the meaning, form and/or progression of ideas of the original; • piecing together sections of the work of others into a new whole; • presenting an assessment item as independent work when it has been produced in whole or part in collusion with other people, for example, another student or a tutor; and • claiming credit for a proportion a work contributed to a group assessment item that is greater than that actually contributed.† For the purposes of this policy, submitting an assessment item that has already been submitted for academic credit elsewhere may be considered plagiarism. Knowingly permitting your work to be copied by another student may also be considered to be plagiarism. Note that an assessment item produced in oral, not written, form, or involving live presentation, may similarly contain plagiarised material. The inclusion of the thoughts or work of another with attribution appropriate to the academic discipline does not amount to plagiarism. The Learning Centre website is main repository for resources for staff and students on plagiarism and academic honesty. These resources can be located via: www.lc.unsw.edu.au/plagiarism The Learning Centre also provides substantial educational written materials, workshops, and tutorials to aid students, for example, in: • correct referencing practices; • paraphrasing, summarising, essay writing, and time management; • appropriate use of, and attribution for, a range of materials including text, images, formulae and concepts. Individual assistance is available on request from The Learning Centre. Students are also reminded that careful time management is an important part of study and one of the identified causes of plagiarism is poor time management. Students should allow sufficient time for research, drafting, and the proper referencing of sources in preparing all assessment items. * Based on that proposed to the University of Newcastle by the St James Ethics Centre. Used with kind permission from the University of Newcastle † Adapted with kind permission from the University of Melbourne 10 SCIF/AVIA3900: Aviation and Sustainable Tourism Field Trip to Lady Elliot Island 17 - 21 February 2016 (the week preceding O-week) The UNSW School of Aviation is offering a newly developed course in Semester 1 2016 entitled ‘Aviation and Sustainable Tourism’. This 6-credit course, which includes a field trip to Lady Elliot Island (LEI) on the Great Barrier Reef, will have classes during the first half of Semester only. This allows the student to complete the coursework earlier and thereby concentrate on their remaining 18 credits for the latter half of the Semester. The ‘Aviation and Sustainable Tourism’ course offers an introduction to concepts and tools necessary for understanding of the challenges and strategies of sustainable transport and tourism. The field excursion to LEI is undertaken with the objective of allowing students develop an inter-disciplinary understanding of the aviation, environment and tourism relations in the Great Barrier Reef. Students will develop skills in comprehending and assessing the physical, social and economic sustainability of societal decisions in the context of the Great Barrier Reef marine park. The field-based learning emphasizes teamwork, as well as independent observational and enquiry skills using the remote eco-resort as a context. The four-nights field trip will include classes, on-site marine observation and discussions on topic areas at the interface of air and water transport logistics, reef ecology, remote destination management and sustainable tourism development. Students will engage in reflective learning through follow-up lectures and assignments during semester. Lady Elliot Island (LEI) is the southernmost coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef, situated 80km northeast of Bundaberg. Scuba diving and snorkeling are available on the island. In February students will also observe the turtle and bird-nesting season. It is strongly advisable that students arrive at least one day before the field excursion departure date (which will be 17th February in 2016). UNSW campus accommodation usually opens in the week preceding the O-week. Please check with UNSW campus accommodation on the exact date of opening. Eligibility requirements Any student who is accepted at UNSW is eligible to participate in this course (for Study Abroad students this is 72 UoC at an approved University, for Aviation students the pre-requisite is AVIA1321). Please note that this course can be taken as a Science Elective or General Education in Science. Please see the course outline for further details. Students must be willing to attend and pay additional travel and living costs on the field trip to Lady Elliot Island (see below). Course Fees The cost of the excursion fee in Semester 1, 2016 is AUD$895. A deposit of AUD$250 is required to secure a place in the program. The deposit will not be refunded if you withdraw less than eight weeks prior to the commencement date of the field trip. Final payment is due by the 15th December 2015. Field trip fees include: o 4 nights accommodation on LEI o All meals on LEI (3 meals per day) o Return flights - Hervey Bay to LEI (please note maximum luggage of 10kg/22 pounds per person) o The Environmental Management Fee cost for the Great Barrier Reef o Airport transfers in Sydney o Study facilities and resources on the island o Field trip administrative fees o Education tours, including environmental management plant, reef walk, and many others o Snorkeling gear and safety gears such as reef shoes and LEI cap for sun protection Additional field trip fees not included: The fee does not include tuition (as these will be paid via the normal format), return flights from Sydney to Hervey Bay, or personal expenses on LEI, such as scuba diving and entertainment costs. We recommend you purchase Virgin Australia flights because they are the most convenient: DJ1555 on 17th FEB Sydney to Hervey Bay 1010/1100 DJ1554 on 21st FEB Hervey Bay to Sydney 1130/1420 To book these flights, please go to the Virgin Australia website (below) and select the appropriate flights and date. http://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/ Please note: While it is strongly recommend that you purchase the Virgin Australia flights identified above, if you are organizing an alternative route (e.g. via Brisbane or Bundaberg with Qantas) then please ensure you arrive at Hervey Bay airport no later than 10:30am on the 17th Feb and leave no early than 11:30am on the 21st Feb: we must transfer you from Hervey Bay to Lady Elliot Island as a group. The fare is currently priced at approx. $99.00-$119.00AUD one way plus a $9AUD credit card booking fee (1st May 2015). Please take note of the luggage restrictions on the Virgin Australia flights. Application Form - Aviation and Sustainable Tourism Field Trip to Lady Elliot Island 17 - 21 February 2016 This application form needs to be completed and submitted with payment details to UNSW Study Abroad by post, fax or email. Please also CC School of Aviation Undergraduate administration Mail: Fax: Email: UNSW Study Abroad +61 2 9385 1265 studyabroad@unsw.edu.au Ground Floor, Red Centre (East Wing) The University of New South Wales Sydney NSW 2052 Australia Please CC School of Aviation aviab@unsw.edu.au Personal Details Family name: Given names: Date of Birth (Day/Month/Year): DD / MM / YYYY Gender: Zip/postcode: Country: Male UNSW Student ID Number: Country of citizenship: Contact address: Is this your mailing address? Yes No Any disabilities that UNSW Study Abroad should be aware of: Yes No Will you be on medication during the field trip that UNSW Study Abroad should be aware of? Yes No Do you have certified scuba diving accreditation? Yes No Telephone (include prefix codes): E-mail (please print clearly): If yes, please attach a letter explaining any support required. If yes, please provide details: Female Aviation and Sustainable Tourism Field Trip to Lady Elliot Island 17 - 21 February 2015 Current University/College University/College name: UNSW Your address at University/College: (Indicate “as above” if same as home address) Zip/postcode: Is this your mailing address? Yes Country: No Declaration and signature o o I understand that on completion of this application I hereby exempt, release and discharge the University of New South Wales, its servants, agents and contractors, liability for any injury, loss, damage or expense sustained by me to person or property during, or as a result of, my participation in the Aviation and Sustainable Tourism Field Trip to Lady Elliot Island. I also understand at the time I accept an offer of a place on the Aviation and Sustainable Tourism Field Trip to Lady Elliot Island, I will be accepted and enrolled at UNSW for the same semester as the field trip for which I apply. Signature: __________________________________________________ Date: ______________________________ Tuition fee payment details Please select the payment you would like make in order to secure a place in the pre-semester course: AUD$250 as a deposit to be held by UNSW Study Abroad (A transaction will not be placed on your credit card initially. This deposit information is held until you finalise your enrolment and make $895 payment to Lady Elliot Island). AUD$895 (The balance will be taken by the Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort on 15th January, 2016) Payment method (Visa or MasterCard only) Student name: Card type: Visa MasterCard Other: Cardholder name: Card number: Expiry date (MM/YY): Card CVC (three digits): Cardholder Signature: Date: