EV3401 - Coastal and Catchment Geomorphology
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2011 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
4
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Administered by: |
Sch of Earth & Environmental Sciences |
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.
Graduate Qualities
- The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
- The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
- The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
- A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics
in at least one discipline area.
Prerequisites: |
Any level 2 BT EA EV GE MB ZL subjects |
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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GE5401 and GE3401 and EV5401 |
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Internal,
Study Period 2
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Census Date 25-Aug-2011 |
Coord/Lect: |
Dr Kevin Parnell. |
Workload expectations: |
- 25 hours lectures
- 24 hours practicals
- 16 hours fieldwork
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Assessment: |
end of semester exam (45%); quizzes or tests (10%); presentations (5%); tutorial attendance and participation (15%); essays (15%); fieldwork (10%). |
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Cairns,
Internal,
Study Period 2
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Census Date 25-Aug-2011 |
Coordinator: |
Professor Jonathan Nott |
Lecturers:
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Professor Jonathan Nott, Dr Kevin Parnell. |
Workload expectations: |
- 25 hours lectures
- 24 hours practicals
- 16 hours fieldwork
|
Assessment: |
end of semester exam (45%); quizzes or tests (10%); presentations (5%); tutorial attendance and participation (15%); essays (15%); fieldwork (10%). |
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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.