ENVSC201-21B (HAM)

Environmental Monitoring

15 Points

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Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Science
Environmental Science

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Julia Mullarney

Julia Mullarney
4597
DE.1.02
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julia.mullarney@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Tanya O'Neill

Tanya O'Neill
5608
F.1.11B
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tanya.oneill@waikato.ac.nz

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Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

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: cheryl.ward@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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An introduction to reasons for, and design and implementation of, environmental monitoring in New Zealand. Skills in data collection, management, presentation, and interpretation are developed for a range of environments using both field data collection and published data-sets.

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Paper Structure

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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 will run on 18th and 19th September. Students will need to select which day they are coming on Moodle.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • 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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  • Discuss monitoring of a variety of local environments in terms of understanding the underlying science that informs monitoring decisions.
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  • Undertake comparison of data with national and international standards.
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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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  • 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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  • Demonstrate an awareness of the need to consult with iwi when developing an environmental sampling and monitoring programme.
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  • Work safely, under direction, in both field and laboratory settings, identifying and minimizing hazards.
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Assessment

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Assessment Components

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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
26 Jul 2021
4:00 PM
2
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Water quality assignment
16 Aug 2021
4:00 PM
6.5
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Test 1
19 Aug 2021
12:00 PM
7.5
  • Hand-in: In Lecture
4. Nutrient assignment
13 Sep 2021
4:00 PM
6.5
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
5. Test 2
11 Oct 2021
3:00 PM
7.5
  • Hand-in: In Lecture
6. Field report
18 Oct 2021
10:00 AM
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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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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Lecture notes and other material as provided.
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Online Support

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Online support will be provided via Moodle, which is accessible to all students who are enrolled in the paper.

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Workload

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There are 20 lectures, 2 one-hour tests, and 10 two‐hour practical sessions. The Basic Statistics Lab is intended largely as revision for most students; 4 hours of class time are available, and students can expect to spend another 2 hours working on it independently. The Water Quality and Nutrient labs involve students collecting and analyzing data from sites on campus and using data provided by regional councils over several weeks. They involve 6 and 4 hours of class time, and students can expect to spend approximately 6 hours working on each independently. The field trip will take approximately 10 hours. This module involves 52 hours of supervised study and it is assumed that up to 98 hours will be spent in private study (finishing assignments, test and exam revision) by an ‘average’ student.
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Linkages to Other Papers

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Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisites: ENVSC101 or ENVS101

Corequisite(s)

Equivalent(s)

Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: ERTH284 and ERTH384

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