GE2401:03
Australian Landscape Processes and Evolution
| Townsville | HECS Band 2 |
39 hours lectures, 36 hours practicals/workshops, 2 days field work. Semester 1.
Staff: Dr S Smithers.
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:
- to develop an understanding of geomorphic and soil forming processes;
- to gain an understanding of the development of Australian landscapes at various spatial and temporal scales;
- to develop skills in landform interpretation and analysis.
Assessment by examination (50%); on-course assessment (essay, field work, practicals, tutorials) (50%).