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EV2401 - Australian Landscape Processes and Evolution
| Credit points: | 3 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
The subject examines patterns and processes of the development of the Australian landscape and its soil mantle and human interactions with these elements of the natural environment.
Learning Outcomes
- to gain an understanding of the development of Australian landscapes at various spatial and temporal scales;
- to develop an understanding of geomorphic and soil forming processes;
- to develop skills in landform interpretation and analysis.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
- Written > Field report - (20%) - Individual
- Written > Problem task - (30%) - Group & Individual.
| Prerequisites: | AT LEAST 12 CREDIT POINTS OF LEVEL 1 SUBJECTS |
Availabilities |
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| Cairns, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census Date 23-Mar-2023 | |
| Coordinator: | Assoc. Professor Paul Nelson |
| Lecturers: | Assoc. Professor Scott Smithers, Assoc. Professor Paul Nelson. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census Date 23-Mar-2023 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Assoc. Professor Scott Smithers. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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