James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2000

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GE2401:03

Australian Landscape Processes and Evolution

Townsville

Prerequisites: EA1100 or EA1200 or TG1001 (GE1400) or permission of HoS
Inadmissable Subject Combination: TG2001

39 lectures, 36 hours practicals/workshops, 2 days field work. First semester.

Staff: Dr S Smithers, Dr M Mabin.

The subject examines patterns and processes of the development of the Australian landscape and its soil mantle and human interactions with these elements of the natural environment.

Learning Objectives:

  1. to develop an understanding of geomorphic and soil forming processes;
  2. to gain an understanding of the development of Australian landscapes at various spatial and temporal scales;
  3. to develop skills in landform interpretation and analysis.

Assessment by examination (50%); on-course assessment (essay, field work, practicals, tutorials) (50%).

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