James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022
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EV2401 - Australian Landscape Processes and Evolution
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2022 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Prerequisites: | AT LEAST 12 CREDIT POINTS OF LEVEL 1 SUBJECTS |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering (pre 2023 PCS) |
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
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
- Written > Field report - (20%) - Individual
- Written > Problem task - (30%) - Group & 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.
Availabilities
Cairns, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 24 Mar 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 21 Feb 2022 to Friday, 17 Jun 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Paul Nelson |
| Lecturer(s): | Assoc. Professor Paul Nelson Professor Scott Smithers |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 24 Mar 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 21 Feb 2022 to Friday, 17 Jun 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | Professor Scott Smithers |
| Lecturer(s): | Professor Scott Smithers |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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