James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2002

EV3003:03

Teamwork for Environmental Professionals

Townsville

HECS Band 2

15 hours tutorials, 20 hours seminars/workshops,. Semester 2.

Staff: Dr E Gyuris.

An essential subject for students wishing to become effective professionals. Focuses on teamwork and group interaction in the context of the environmental professional. Topics include group development, processes and dynamics; developing the basis of interaction skills including conflict resolution and decision making. Introduction to the use of tools and resources of group work.

Learning Objectives:

  1. some appreciation of interpersonal differences and their impact on team functioning;
  2. a basic knowledge of group dynamics;
  3. teamwork skills;
  4. knowledge and experience of the processes and procedures required to undertake a successful research project in Environmental Science;
  5. basic knowledge of questionnaire design;
  6. improved skills in verbal and written communication.

On-course assessment (team assessment items: research project; seminar research proposal (50%); individual assessment items: project notebook; literature review (50%)).