James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2019

EA3640 - Advanced Environmental and Marine Geoscience Technologies and Applications

Credit points: 03
Year: 2019
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by:

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

Prerequisites:AT LEAST 12 CREDITS AT LEVEL 2 AND 3 CREDITS AT LEVEL 1 EA OR MB
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
EA5640

Availabilities

Townsville, , Study Period 11
Census Date 12-Dec-2019
Face to face teaching 02-Dec-2019 to 08-Dec-2019
Contact hours:
  • 48 hours
  • 8 hours
Assessment:essays (30%); assignments (30%); take-home exam (40%).

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.