Courses & Units

Rivers and Coasts KGA326

Introduction

Coastlines and river catchments undergo processes of change, bringing complex management issues. Focus is on sedimentary environments of hill slopes, river channels, beaches and estuaries, including natural hazards such as flooding, landslides and coastal erosion. Vulnerability of different types of coastlines to sea-level rise is explored, using international case studies where serious problems are already occurring. Methods for rehabilitation of slope, river channel and coastal degradation and erosion are incorporated. Training is provided in field and laboratory techniques by which scientists may measure, monitor and manage processes in the physical environment that affect human society.

Summary

Unit name	Rivers and Coasts
Unit code	KGA326
Credit points	12.5
College/School	College of Sciences and Engineering School of Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences
Discipline	Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences
Coordinator	Associate Professor Joanna Ellison
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 1	On-Campus		International	Domestic
Launceston	Semester 1	On-Campus	Off-Campus	International International	Domestic Domestic

Key

: On-campus
: Off-Campus
: International students
: Domestic students

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	21/2/2022	22/3/2022	11/4/2022	29/5/2022

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

Assess changes in geomorphology, in relation to slope processes, river catchments, and the range of different coastal settings
Apply methods of rehabilitation for slope, river and coastal erosion
Assess the vulnerability of sedimentary landscapes to flooding, land instability, and sea level change
Identify the methodologies by which scientists may measure, monitor and manage processes in the physical environment that affect human society

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution ^1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution ^1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution ^2,3	Domestic Full Fee ⁴
050999	$1,002.00	$1,002.00	not applicable	$2,783.00

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Requisites

Prerequisites

25 Credit Points in Intermediate level units

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

KGA216

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	2 x 1-hr lectures weekly, 3 fieldwork days and 3 x 3-hr practicals
Assessment	Examination (50%)\|Fieldtrip Report (River or Coast) (30%)\|Field Trip Report (Landslide) (10%)\|Field Trip Report (Coast or River) (10%)
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Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.
Links	Booktopia textbook finder

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