EV2401 - Australian Landscape Processes and Evolution

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
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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 Outcomes

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

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area.

Prerequisites:	EA1100 or GE1400 or permission of HoS
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	TG2001 and GE2401

Availabilities
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Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coordinator:	Assoc. Professor Scott Smithers
Lecturers:	Dr Jonathan Luly, Assoc. Professor Scott Smithers.
Contact hours:	25 hours 27 hours - 9x3 3 days
Assessment:	(50%); (25%); (20%); (5%).

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.