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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020

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EV2401 - Australian Landscape Processes and Evolution

Credit points:03
Year:2020
Student Contribution Band:Band 2
Prerequisites:AT LEAST 12 CREDIT POINTS OF LEVEL 1 SUBJECTS
Administered by:College of Science and Engineering

Subject Description

    The subject examines patterns and processes of the development of the Australian landscape and its soil mantle and human interactions with these elements of the natural environment.

Learning Outcomes

  • to gain an understanding of the development of Australian landscapes at various spatial and temporal scales
  • to develop an understanding of geomorphic and soil forming processes
  • to develop skills in landform interpretation and analysis

Subject Assessment

  • Non-Invigilated > Essays - (20%)
  • Fieldwork - (10%)
  • Invigilated > Tutorial attendance and participation - (25%)
  • Invigilated > End of semester exam - (45%)

Note that 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.

Availabilities

Cairns, Study Period 1, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 26 Mar 2020
Study Period Dates:Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020
Coordinator(s):
Assoc. Professor Scott Smithers
Lecturer(s):
DR HanShe Lim
Assoc. Professor Paul Nelson
DR Kalu Davies
Professor Jonathan Nott
Assoc. Professor Scott Smithers
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 22 Hours - Lectures
  • 27 Hours - Practicals
  • 20 Hours - Fieldwork

Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 26 Mar 2020
Study Period Dates:Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020
Coordinator(s):
Assoc. Professor Scott Smithers
Lecturer(s):
DR HanShe Lim
Assoc. Professor Paul Nelson
DR Kalu Davies
Professor Jonathan Nott
Assoc. Professor Scott Smithers
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 22 Hours - Lectures
  • 24 Hours - Practicals
  • 20 Hours - Fieldwork