Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
The interactions between Earth surface processes, including physical, chemical and biological drivers, have led to the development and evolution of individual landforms and regional scale landscapes over a range of temporal and spatial scales. These geomorphic features record both current landforms and the geological record of past landscapes and provide an opportunity to investigate the geological records of Earth surface processes in relation to climatic and environmental change, including the interpretation and use such records to reconstruct landforms, landscapes and landscape evolution in their tectonic and climatic context. The unit will focus on how surface environments evolved over the last two to three million years, and critically, how they may change in the future. We will also look at the influences and core drivers of landscape evolution such as climate, tectonics, seismic and volcanic activity, vegetation and ecology, ice sheets and glaciers; and oceans and sea level.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Non-standard teaching period UWA (Perth) Face to face - Details for undergraduate courses
- Honours option in Earth Science; Environmental Science; Marine Biology; Marine Science [Bachelor of Science (Honours)]
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) demonstrate understanding of both key scientific concepts concerning surface and near-surface environments and the geological processes operating in these settings; (2) apply geoscientific knowledge and practical skills to the characterisation of terrain systems, the resolution of problems related to dynamic geomorphology and climate, and/or the prediction of future behaviour marine, coastal and terrestrial landforms.; and (3) communicate to academic peers and general audiences the environmental template that landforms and landscapes provide for both human society and natural ecosystem and the impact future climate change may have on these geomorphic features.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) laboratory work and practical exercises and (2) a project. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Mick O'Leary
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Enrolment in
- Advisable prior study
- a Geology major or equivalent
- Contact hours
- Lectures and practical work. There may be a one-day field trip (TBC)
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.