James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022
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EA5640 - Advanced Marine Geoscience Technologies and Applications
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2022 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering (pre 2023 PCS) |
Subject Description
- 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
- Familiarity with current technologies in marine geoscience, and of the application of those technologies to marine geoscience research
- Technical competency to collect, process and analyse data using a variety of instrumentation and analysis techniques
Subject Assessment
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Field report - (30%) - Individual
- Written > Lab/Practical report - (30%) - Individual
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.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: EA3640
Availabilities
Townsville, Study Period 11, Intensive, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 08 Dec 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 21 Nov 2022 to Friday, 10 Feb 2023 |
| Face to face teaching: | Monday, 28 Nov 2022 to Sunday, 04 Dec 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | Professor Eric Roberts |
| Lecturer(s): | Professor Eric Roberts MR Christopher Yule |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Restrictions: | An enrolment quota applies. |