James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2011

EV5406 - Coral Reef Geomorphology

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

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

Graduate Qualities

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
EV3406

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2011
Coord/Lect: Assoc. Professor Scott Smithers.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 18 hours practicals - 6x3
  • 4 days fieldwork
Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); tutorial attendance and participation (10%); essays (20%); field trip report, literature review (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.