James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

EV5401 - Coastal and Catchment Geomorphology

Credit points: 03
Year: 2016
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: College of Science and Engineering

The subject examines the geomorphic patterns and processes of river channel, floodplain, estuary and beach environments in North Queensland. Human impacts and environmental management processes are emphasised. This subject is timetabled with EV3401.

Learning Outcomes

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
EV3401 and GE3401 and GE5401 and GE2455

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2016
Coord/Lect: Dr Kevin Parnell.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 30 hours practicals
  • 16 hours fieldwork
Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); quizzes or tests (10%); assignments (35%); practicals (15%).

Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2016
Coordinator: Dr Kevin Parnell
Lecturers: Professor Jonathan Nott, Dr Kevin Parnell.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 30 hours practicals
  • 16 hours fieldwork
Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); quizzes or tests (10%); assignments (35%); practicals (15%).

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.