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Fluvial Geomorphology and River Management - ENVE339

This unit examines the interaction of river forms and processes, river evolution, impacts of human disturbance to rivers, fluvial sedimentology, and sediment budgets. This provides the knowledge required to use the River Styles framework, and undertake analyses of river health. Emphasis is placed on river processes, management and rehabilitation within an Australian context. During a six day field trip, students apply their skills and knowledge to rivers in coastal New South Wales (such as the Hunter Valley, Illawarra, Manning and Bega catchments). Graduates of this unit are employed in a range of local, state and federal agencies; catchment management authorities; consultancies; and industry. This unit has been designed in partnership with stakeholders and employers to ensure it reflects professional practice.

Credit Points: 3
When Offered:

S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day (On-campus dates: 15-20 April (F))

Staff Contact(s): Dr Kirstie Fryirs, Dr Tim Ralph
Prerequisites:

39cp including (ENVE266(P) or GEOS266(P)) Prerequisite Information

Corequisites:

NCCW(s): GEOS334, ENVE334
Unit Designation(s):

Science

Technology

Unit Type: Participation unit
Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of Environment and Geography

Faculty of Science

Timetable Information

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