EV5401 - 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 in North Queensland. Human impacts and environmental
management processes are emphasised. This subject is timetabled with EV3401.
Learning Outcomes
- to develop an understanding of earth surface process regimes and landforms in river
catchments and coasts;
- to develop expertise in the methods used in remedying and managing human impacts in
river catchments and coasts;
- to develop expertise in 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) - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
- Assignments - (35%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (15%) - Individual.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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EV3401 |
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Internal,
Study Period 2
|
Census Date 26-Aug-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Professor Jonathan Nott |
Lecturers:
|
Professor Jonathan Nott, Assoc. Professor Scott Smithers. |
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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Cairns,
Internal,
Study Period 2
|
Census Date 26-Aug-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Professor Jonathan Nott |
Lecturers:
|
Professor Jonathan Nott, Assoc. Professor Scott Smithers. |
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.