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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%).