EV3401 - Coastal and Catchment Geomorphology
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2
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Administered by: |
College of Science and Engineering |
The subject examines the geomorphic patterns and processes of river channel, floodplain,
estuary and beach environments with an emphasis on North Queensland. Human impacts
and environmental management processes are considered.
Learning Outcomes
- to develop an understanding of earth surface process regimes and landforms in river
catchments and coastal environments;
- to develop scientific writing and verbal presentation skills;
- to gain an understanding of the methods used in remedying and managing human impacts
in river catchments and coasts;
- to gain an understanding of the methods used to assess the impacts of human landuse
activities in river catchments and coasts;
- to develop expertise in field techniques and analysis of data.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (45%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
- Assignments - (30%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (15%) - Individual.
Prerequisites: |
AT LEAST 12 CREDITS AT LEVEL 2 INCLUDING 6 CREDITS OF LEVEL 2 EV OR EA SUBJECTS |
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
|
EV5401 |
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Internal,
Study Period 2
|
Census Date 26-Aug-2021 |
Lecturers:
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Dr Stephanie Duce, Dr Jack Koci. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 26 hours lectures (didactic or interactive)
- 30 hours practicals
- 16 hours fieldwork
- assessment and self-directed study
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|
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Cairns,
Internal,
Study Period 2
|
Census Date 26-Aug-2021 |
Coord/Lect: |
Dr Jack Koci. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 26 hours lectures (didactic or interactive)
- 30 hours practicals
- 16 hours fieldwork
- assessment and self-directed study
|
|
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.