EV3406 - Coral Reef Geomorphology
[Offered in odd-numbered years in Townsville . Offered in even-numbered years by Internal on-campus mode. ]
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2006 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
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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 |
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| Census Date 24-Mar-2006 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Assoc. Professor Scott Smithers. |
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| Assessment: | (50%); (% - 15%); (% - 20%); (% - 15%). |
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