2009 Course Handbook
GEOS266: Earth Surface Processes
Day students: two compulsory two-day field excursions 28-29 March and 16-17 May
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: 21-22 March; 28-29 March (F); 2 May; 16-17 May (F)) Xc1 - External study (composite mode); Offered in the first half-year |
| Staff Contact: | Dr Paul Hesse, Dr Duanne White |
| Prerequisites: | GEOS117(P) or GEOS112(P) |
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| Unit Designations: |
Technology
Science |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Department of Environment and Geography |
Timetable Information
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