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121-422 Hydrology & Fluvial Geomorphology | |
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Note | Strict enrolment deadlines apply to subjects taught during the Summer Semester. Any enrolment in, or withdrawal from, this subject for the Summer Semester must be made in line with HECS census dates, see HECS census date. |
Availability | 4th year |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
HECS Band | 1 |
Coordinator | Assoc Prof B Finlayson & Prof T Mahon |
Prerequisites | Entry to the postgraduate diploma in environmental studies or the masters program in the environment |
Semester | Summer (view timetable) |
Contact | Twenty-four hours intensive over one week consisting of lectures, practicals and field work |
Subject Description | This subject focuses on the hydrology and geomorphology of rivers with particular reference to their management for ecological benefits. Students are introduced to the principles of river hydrology and geomorphology as they govern the patterns of flows, the movement of sediment and the behaviour of the channel. The subject is taught through a combination of lectures, practical classes (including computer-based data analysis) and field-work. Students will gain an insight and practical experience in the assessment of river condition and will be introduced to the issues surrounding the restoration of degraded rivers. This subject is aimed primarily at freshwater ecologists who wish to gain an understanding of the physical controls and behaviour of river systems. |
Assessment | A 2-hour written examination and a case study report of up to 3000 words. |
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