Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
This unit is an intense two-week field course on primate ecology, behaviour and conservation in China. It will be run in close collaboration with the Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
China is a biodiversity hotspot of global importance, and boasts an incredible 26 species of primates. Strategies geared towards conserving and studying their behavioural ecology have recently been launched. With prior preparation at UWA (language and cultural awareness training, lectures on primatology), students will embark on a multi-day field trip to a nature reserve that harbours the endangered and charismatic snub-nosed monkeys hat have become a target of ecotourism activities. Visits to Yunnan's cultural sites and another secondary host location (Dali University) are also planned. This course provides students with intensive practical experience in behavioural and ecological data collection techniques, an understanding of conservation issues surrounding endangered wildlife, and a greater appreciation of Chinese culture (including ethnic minorities).
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Summer Timetable) Availability Location Mode Offshore teaching period China Face to face Summer teaching period China Face to face - Details for undergraduate courses
- Level 3 elective
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) collect, organise, analyse and present behavioural data; (2) deduce the role of environmental variables in influencing behaviour; (3) describe the threats that wild primates face and conservation actions needed to abate these threats; and (4) use some everyday Chinese phrases and explain key aspects of Chinese culture.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) performance assessment on field activities and (2) report on research project. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Associate Professor Cyril Grueter
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Successful completion of
Approved quota: 10—quota will be determined using a combination of academic performance (50% from GPA and results from prerequisite unit) and a statement outlining the reasons for their interest - Incidental fees
- Incidental student fees and charges are costs incurred by students as part of their studies at UWA that are in addition to their tuition fees (further information is available here).
Participation in this unit will incur the following incidental fee(s):Contribution to the cost of traveling to China - balance covered by New Columbo Grant (estimated cost - 1000). - Contact hours
- Note: This course is based on a two week field trip to China (proposed dates for winter school: 24 June - 07 July 2024
proposed dates for summer school: 26 November - 09 December 2024)
8 hours per day for 2 weeks during trip
Tutorials: 2 hours per week for 4 weeks (for winter school: weeks 9-12 of semester 1
for summer school: weeks 9-12 of semester 2)
Tutorials: 4 hours post-trip seminars (in August 2024 for winter school
in January or February 2025 for summer school) - Note
- The bulk of the program costs will be covered by the New Colombo Plan, but it is expected that each participating student will incur out-of-pocket expenses associated with international travel amounting to approximately $1000.
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.