Subject description
Our planet has an amazing range of landscapes compared to other planets of the solar system. This is the result of the complex interaction between the lithosphere (rocks), the atmosphere (air), the hydrosphere (water) and the biosphere (life). This variety of landscapes also accounts for the incredible diversity of lifeforms … For more content click the Read More button below.
The subject will be of interest to anyone who wonders why the landscape around us look the way it does. From a professional point-of-view, the knowledge acquired in this subject will be useful to anyone intending to work with water resources, land management or environmental topics in general, as well as with hazard risk management.
The subject uses study cases from the scientific literature and real-life examples to illustrate concepts presented in lectures. Students are expected to watch lectures online prior to class, and in class they will be taking part to a range of activities (quizzes, data analysis, programming in R, as well as laboratory work and field work, when possible). The R programming language will be utilised in the subject, however prior knowledge is not required since students will be guided by the lecturer.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
Delivery
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Teaching staff
Subject coordinators
Lecturers
Engagement hours
contact hours:1 x 5 hour lecture/practical per week
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate a coherent understanding of landscape evolution from global and local perspectives;
2.
Apply knowledge of physical and chemical processes to rock formation processes;
3.
Identify a range of soil properties and discuss how and why they differ from each other;
4.
Identify the processes that control slope stability and how it shapes the Earth’s environment;
5.
Apply knowledge and appropriate techniques including those associated with fieldwork and/or laboratory analyses to evaluate possible solutions to real-world problems;
6.
Communicate geological perspectives and knowledge effectively using appropriate technologies and communication skills.
Assessment details
In-Session Test 1
In-Session Test 2
In-Session Test 3
Moodle task completion - Participation
Project Report -SOILS
Project Report - SEDIMENTS
Work integrated learning
Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.
Textbook information
No prescribed textbooks for this subject.
Contact details
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