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EV3406 - Coral Reef Geomorphology
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2012 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
4 |
Administered by: |
Sch of Earth & Environmental Sciences |
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.
Graduate Qualities
- The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
- 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.
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 22-Mar-2012 |
Coord/Lect: |
Assoc. Professor Scott Smithers. |
Workload expectations: |
- 26 hours lectures
- 18 hours practicals - 6x3
- 4 days fieldwork
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Assessment: |
end of semester exam (50%); tutorial attendance and participation (15%); essays (20%); field report (15%). |
Restrictions: |
An enrolment quota applies to this offering.
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