SOSC 223
Physical Landscapes: formation and function
Course overview
You¡¯ll witness how the land was formed by analysing geomorphological concepts and processes, the influence of tectonism and climate on landform evolution, with an emphasis on fluvial and aeolian landforms.
Course information
| Prerequisites and Restrictions | You must satisfy the following requirement(s): pre-requisite
or pre-requisite
or pre-requisite
|
|---|---|
| Available semesters | Semester 2 2024 Semester 2 2025 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Domestic fees | $1,180.00 |
Please note: This course can¡¯t be fully completed online as you will need to be on campus to complete some activities.
What you will learn
After successfully completing this course, you¡¯ll be able to:
- Explain geomorphological concepts underpinning processes-landform relationships in terrestrial and coastal systems; and in natural hazards.
- Recognise, analyse, communicate and report ethically on landscapes and the processes driving their evolution and form.
- Discuss sustainability concepts as they relate to geomorphic constraints.
Course examiners
Peter Almond
Associate Professor
Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences
peter.almond@lincoln.ac.nz