EAE3331 - Water and the land - Monash University

Overview

Water is a critical resource for natural and human systems. It allows life to thrive and shapes landscapes. In this unit, you will investigate the movement and cycling of fresh water within the Earth system across a range of environments, climates and ecosystems. You will examine the key processes associated with the hydrological cycle, and assess the role of water as a modulator of dynamic land-forms. You will investigate water as both a resource and a hazard for human and natural environments including exploring concepts of water security, and the role humans play in altering the natural hydrologic cycle through environmental change. Your learning will be supported by lectures, interactive workshops, and practical activities with opportunities for experimentation in both laboratory and field settings.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Ailie Gallant

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Ailie Gallant

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:

Explain the key processes of the hydrological cycle and compare how these processes affect the movement of water in different environments and climates, and on different timescales;

Assess how water interacts with the land surface to create significant land-forms and alter landscape;

Evaluate the role of water as a hazard and resource for human and natural systemS;

Examine the role of human activities in altering the natural hydrological cycle, and investigate current issues related to water security;

Collect, analyse and interpret hydrologic and geomorphologic data via laboratory and field experiments.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Field trips

Enquiry-based learning

Research activities

Assessment

1 - In-semester continuous assessment

2 - Practical class reports

3 - In-semester tests

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Practical activities

Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Field trip estimated cost is $50.

A limited number of field trip scholarships are available via application to the Unit Coordinator. Alternative assessment is available for students with special consideration. Adequate clothing and protective footwear (closed) appropriate for field work and working outdoors MUST be worn and are at your own cost

Availability in areas of study

Earth science
Environmental science
Geographical science
Human geography