James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2005

EA1002 - Environmental Earth Science

Credit points: 03
Year: 2005
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by:

This subject examines Earth's surficial materials in the context of current processes, past patterns and future global change. Topics include natural hazards such as volcanoes and earthquakes within the framework of Earth dynamics, the endowment, utilisation and sustainable use of Earth's soil, water, mineral and energy resources; processes related to landscape materials including weathering, soil formation, groundwater movement and sediment transport, deposition and accumulation. Global cycling of Earth materials inclusive of change due to natural cycles and the influence of humankind.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Qualities

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
EA1004 and EA1200 and EA1300 and EA1210

Availabilities

, , Study Period 1
Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coordinator: Mr Peter Whitehead
Lecturer: Assoc. Professor Paul Nelson.
Contact hours:
  • 36 hours
  • 26 hours
  • 8 hours
Assessment: (40%); (10%); (50%).

, , Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2005
Coordinator: sci-lhc
Lecturers: jc122313, jc134750, Dr Raphael Wust.
Contact hours:
  • 36 hours
  • 26 hours
  • 8 hours
Assessment: (40%); (10%); (50%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.