Subject description
Rivers play a dynamic role in shaping landscapes and sustaining global ecosystems. They also present significant flood and erosion hazards, all of which greatly influence human use of the Earth's surface. This subject examines river processes forming and modifying contemporary river basins, interprets fluvial and hydrological records and relates changes … For more content click the Read More button below.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Equivalence
EESC903 - Advanced Fluvial Geomorphology and Sedimentology
EESC963 - Advanced River Processes
EESC303 - Fluvial Geomorphology, Sedimentology
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
Delivery
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Teaching staff
Subject coordinators
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Engagement hours
Contact Hours:Weekly 2 hour Lecture, 3 hour Practical and 1 x 20hr field trip.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate understanding of introductory fluid mechanics, sediment transport and deposition
2.
Identify and interpret relationships between fluvial landforms and river processes
3.
Apply appropriate field and laboratory techniques to measure and analyse river morphology and processes
4.
Identify and articulate the characteristics of selected Australian river systems and their hydrology
5.
Apply knowledge and appropriate techniques to determine the impact of humans on rivers and to develop sustainable river management practices
6.
Communicate perspectives in river processes effectively using appropriate technologies and communication skills
Assessment details
Fluid Mechanics Quiz
Practical Portfolio
Local River Survey
Field Project Scientific Report
Final Exam
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
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