EV3406 - Coral Reef Geomorphology

[Offered in odd-numbered years by Block mode. Offered in even-numbered years in Townsville . ]

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

This subject examines the geomorphology of coral reefs, covering their evolution and relationships between form and the physical, chemical and biotic processes that operate on coral reefs.

Learning Outcomes

• identify and understand the physical and other conditions that influence coral reef growth;
• identify different reef types and understand the evolutionary processes that underlie their development;
• identify/understand the nature and geomorphological significance of recent and future environmental change on coral reefs;
• understand the geomorphological processes which are important for coral reef management;
• understand the relationships between coral reef geomorphology and the processes operating on reefs;
• understand the theories of reef origin and how coral reef morphologies have developed in the context of Quaternary environmental change.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively.

Prerequisites:	Any level 2 EA EV GE MB or TG subjects
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	GE3406 and GE5406 and EV5406

Availabilities
, , Study Period 7
Census Date 22-Jul-2005
Face to face teaching 11-Jul-2005 to 24-Jul-2005
Coord/Lect:	Assoc. Professor Scott Smithers.
Contact hours:	4 days
Assessment:	(45%); (% - 55%); (% - 55%); (% - 55%).
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

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.