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Earth Surface Processes

  • ENVE266
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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 ENVE117 and GEOS112, and provides a sound conceptual background for students continuing in... -- Course Website

Instructor: Dr Paul Hesse, Dr Kira Westaway

Prerequisites: ENVE117(P) or GEOS117(P) or GEOS112(P) 



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