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... -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr Kirstie Fryirs, Dr Tim Ralph
Prerequisites: 39cp including (ENVE266(P) or GEOS266(P))