ENVSC201-23B (HAM)

Environmental Monitoring

15 Points

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The University of Waikato
Academic Divisions
Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Science
Environmental Science

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Hazel Needham

Hazel Needham
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E.1.09
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hazel.needham@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Bérengère Dejeans

Bérengère Dejeans
F.1.02
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berengere.dejeans@waikato.ac.nz

Administrator(s)

: klaus.reiter@waikato.ac.nz

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: anne.ferrier-watson@waikato.ac.nz

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What this paper is about

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How this paper will be taught

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Paper Structure

The paper consists of formal lectures, a field trip and practical/tutorial sessions. All material is considered necessary to successfully complete the paper.

The one day field trip is planned for Saturday 23rd September (to be confirmed).

Each week, one lecture will be delivered from Hamilton and one will be delivered from Tauranga. These are live streamed between campuses.

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Required Readings

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Lecture notes and other material as provided.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Demonstrate an awareness of the need to consult with iwi when developing an environmental sampling and monitoring programme
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  • Discuss monitoring of a variety of local environments in terms of understanding the underlying science that informs monitoring decisions
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  • Explain the role of environmental monitoring in determining sustainability in regards to Earth’s physical and biological resources and in the context of the relevant NZ statutes
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  • Present results in a concise structured report
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  • Relate field observations and data to influencing factors and processes
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  • Think spatially and temporally at different scales with regard to obtaining and interpreting environmental monitoring data
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  • Undertake appropriate sampling programmes to generate, record, and interpret field and laboratory data
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  • Undertake comparison of data with national and international standards
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  • Work safely, under direction, in both field and laboratory settings, identifying and minimizing hazards
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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You will be assessed through multiple internal assignments and two in-person tests and a final exam. The internal assessment/exam ratio is 50:50. The final exam makes up 50% of your overall grade. Practical assignments and each test will be graded using marking schedules. Your overall paper grade will follow the standardised University grading scheme.

Please note that as part of the School of Science's quality assurance process, we moderate the final grades of all papers before they are made provisional for students to see. We check the final grade distributions across different papers to ensure that all students are being assessed fairly and reasonably. This means that your final grade may not directly correlate with the sum of marks shown in Moodle Gradebook. Any queries about the final grade moderation process should be directed to the Assistant Dean (Academic) for the School of Science.

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 50:50. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 50% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 50:50 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 50% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Statistics assignment
24 Jul 2023
5:30 PM
2
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Water quality assignment
14 Aug 2023
5:30 PM
6.5
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Test 1
16 Aug 2023
10:00 AM
7.5
  • Hand-in: In Lecture
4. Nutrient assignment
25 Sep 2023
5:30 PM
6.5
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
5. Test 2
11 Oct 2023
10:00 AM
7.5
  • Hand-in: In Lecture
6. Field report
16 Oct 2023
5:30 PM
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
7. Exam
50
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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