James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

EV3401 - Coastal and Catchment Geomorphology

Subject Description

The subject examines the geomorphic patterns and processes of river channel, floodplain, estuary and beach environments, with a particular focus on the tropics. Human impacts and environmental management processes are considered.

Learning Outcomes

• demonstrate an understanding of the approaches used to remedy and manage human impacts in river catchments and coasts
• retrieve, analyse, synthesise and evaluate geomorphological information and data from a range of sources
• convey ideas, arguments and conclusions clearly and coherently through well-developed written and oral communication skills
• identify and describe key earth surface process regimes and landforms in river catchments and coastal environments
• demonstrate an understanding of the impacts of human activities in river catchments and coasts, and the methods used to evaluate these impacts

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (45%) - Individual
• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
• Practicals and Field Report - (45%) - 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:  EV5401

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