James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2011

EA5640 - Advanced Marine Geoscience Technologies and Applications

Credit points: 03
Year: 2011
Student Contribution Band: Band 4
Administered by: Sch of Earth & Environmental Sciences

This subject applies state-of-the art technologies to investigate coastal and marine processes and environments. It exposes students with a background in coastal and marine geomorphology and/or geology to state-of -the art methodologies, techniques and technologies. Content may include: seabed mapping and visualisation using sonar; advanced sediment analysis; measurement and analysis of waves and currents; research vessel operation; deep water data and sample collection.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Qualities

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
EA3640

Availabilities

Townsville, Block, Study Period 11
Census Date 15-Dec-2011
Face to face teaching 28-Nov-2011 to 04-Dec-2011
Coordinator: Dr Kevin Parnell
Lecturers: Assoc. Professor Scott Smithers, Dr James Whinney, Dr Christa Placzek.
Contact hours:
  • 20 hours lectures
  • 21 hours practicals
  • 24 hours fieldwork
Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); quizzes or tests (30%); assignments (30%).
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.