Earth Surface Processes - ENVS266
Understanding how and why the Earth's surface looks and changes in the way it does is fundamental to effective environmental management. This unit examines earth surface processes from a catchment perspective: hill slopes and soils; rivers and floodplains. We draw on Australian and overseas examples from diverse environments to demonstrate how biophysical processes shape our landscape. Students gain practical, laboratory and field-based skills that help them interpret the landscape. These are taught in both on-campus sessions and weekend field trips. This unit builds on themes introduced in ENVS117 and GEOS112, and provides a sound conceptual background for students continuing in environmental sciences, environmental management and programs in ecology, biology, geology and archaeology.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| When Offered: | S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day (On-campus dates: Compulsory field trips) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Paul Hesse, Dr Kira Westaway |
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| NCCW(s): | ENVE266, GEOS266 |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Environmental Sciences Faculty of Science and Engineering |
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