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EV3406 - Coral Reef Geomorphology
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2023 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2 |
Administered by: |
College of Science and Engineering |
This subject examines the geomorphology of coral reefs, covering their evolution and
relationships between form and the physical, chemical and biotic processes that operate
on coral reefs.
Learning Outcomes
- identify and understand the physical and other conditions that influence coral reef
growth;
- identify different reef types and understand the evolutionary processes that underlie
their development;
- identify/understand the nature and geomorphological significance of recent and future
environmental change on coral reefs;
- understand the geomorphological processes which are important for coral reef management;
- understand the relationships between coral reef geomorphology and the processes operating
on reefs;
- understand the theories of reef origin and how coral reef morphologies have developed
in the context of Quaternary environmental change.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (45%) - Individual
- Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (30%) - Individual
- Field Report (12.5%), Discussion and Conclusions (12.5%) - (25%) - Individual.
Prerequisites: |
AT LEAST 12 CREDIT POINTS OF LEVEL 2 SUBJECTS INCLUDING 6 CREDIT POINTS OF LEVEL 2
EA OR EV OR MB
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Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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EV5406 |
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Study Period 1,
Internal
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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.
- 26 hours lectures
- 18 hours workshops - 6x3
- 4 days fieldwork
- assessment and self-directed study
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Restrictions: |
An enrolment quota applies to this offering.
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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.