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Water and Earth Science (ENV281)

Points: 

4

Enrolment Options: 

Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external

[see Teaching Periods and Census Dates] 

Description: 

The materials and processes in landscapes including rocks, regolith and soils; and the storage and movement of water within them. Geomorphology and groundwater hydrology are studied with emphasis on the interactions between water, soils and plants. Principles and processes of saturated and unsaturated water flow are covered with particular reference to environmental degradation (salinity, groundwater pollution etc.). Laboratory experiments and field experiments give students hands-on exposure to these issues complemented by problem-based, numerical exercises.

Contact time: 

Lectures: 3 hours per week; practical work: equivalent to 3 hours per week. Students are required to participate in a one-day field trip as part of the practical work.
External students should note that this unit has a compulsory week-long on-campus component.
Due to the nature of offering this unit students are recommended to seek confirmation of the exact attendance dates and requirements from the Unit Coordinator closer to the commencement date of the teaching period.

Prerequisites: 

A thorough knowledge of Year 12 secondary-level chemistry is assumed.

Co-requisite: Internet access if studying externally.

Used in these Courses: 

Environmental Engineering (BE)
Environmental Restoration (BSc)
Environmental Science (BEnvSc, BSc)
Graduate Diploma in Education Studies