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GEOS266: Earth Surface Processes |
Day students: two compulsory two-day field excursions 5-6 April and 17-18 20 May (2008)
Understanding how and why the earth surface looks and changes in the way it does is fundamental to effective environmental management. This unit examines earth surface processes in a range of environments including hillslopes, rivers and coasts. We draw on a range of Australian and overseas examples to demonstrate how biophysical processes shape our landscape. You will gain practical, laboratory and field-based skills that will help you interpret the landscape. These are taught in both on-campus sessions and weekend fieldtrips.
GEOS266 builds on themes introduced in GEOS117 and GEOS112, and provides a sound conceptual background for students continuing in Geoecology (geomorphology and soils), Resource and Environmental Management, Environmental Science, as well as programs in ecology, biology, geology and archaeology.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | 5 |
| When Offered: |
D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year
X1 - External study; Offered in the first half-year
(On Campus session: 29-30 March; 10 May; 5-6 April (F); 17-18 May (F))
Xc1 - External study (composite mode); Offered in the first half-year
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| Staff Contact: |
Dr Paul Hesse |
| Prerequisites: |
GEOS117(P) or GEOS112(P)
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| Unit Designations: |
Technology
Science
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Graded
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| Offered By: |
Department of Physical Geography |
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