307323 (v.1) Landscape Evolution and Degradation 202
| Area: | Department of Applied Geology |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): | 7031 (v.5) Geology 101 or any previous version
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7032 (v.5) Geology 102 or any previous version
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| Syllabus: | Processes controlling evolution of the Australian landscape - plate movements, climate history, weathering history. Regolith-landform evolution. Land degradation - agriculture, mineral exploration, salinity, surface hydrology and groundwater, soil degradation. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | Upon completion of this unit students will have - Gained an understanding of landscape evolution, degradation and its implications for the Australian continent. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
| Unit Texts: | Taylor G. and Eggleton R. A. (2001), Regolith Geology and Geomorphology, J Wylie. Michigan. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Exam 50%, Practical exercises 50%. This is a grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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