Field Studies in Tropical Land and Water Science

EA3007 - Field Studies in Tropical Land and Water Science

This is a one-week field-based intensive course that provides students with a practical introduction to hydrological, water quality and soil issues of the tropics. Our laboratory is in Far North Queensland with all its geologically and climatically diverse landscapes, including the Great Barrier Reef catchments. We study natural hydrological processes and engineered hydraulic practices and the impacts that humans have on water and soils on this part of the tropics. The topics include (1) instrumentation and measurement techniques to measure streamflow; (2) measurement and mapping of soil properties and (3) water quality issues facing this region with local agricultural and urban examples. The subject also provides an opportunity to meet with professionals in the water and soil sector (e.g. Department of Natural Resources and Mines, DNRME, Cairns Regional Council) with visits to their experimental sites to see routine hydrological measurements as well as on-going research projects.

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105006 Graduate Diploma of Science, 53911 Graduate Certificate of Science, 106904 Master of Science, 115804 Master of Science (Professional)

105006 Graduate Diploma of Science, 53911 Graduate Certificate of Science, 106904 Master of Science, 115804 Master of Science (Professional) Offerings: All

Students must have a good understanding of EARTH SCIENCE which includes knowledge of hydrology, soil science, geomorphology and ability to use Excel or R to do simple calculations (area, volume, rate calculations) and to plot graphs. (EV5016 or EA2006) and (EV5017 or EA2007 or EA3207) or will have acquired equivalent knowledge through industry experience.

Students must have a good understanding of EARTH SCIENCE which includes knowledge of hydrology, soil science, geomorphology and ability to use Excel or R to do simple calculations (area, volume, rate calculations) and to plot graphs. (EV5016 or EA2006) and (EV5017 or EA2007 or EA3207) or will have acquired equivalent knowledge through industry experience. Offerings: All

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EA5018 - Field Studies in Tropical Land and Water Science

Assess spatial-temporal trends of water and soil properties


Examine water quantity and soil and water quality data collected from the field


Conduct basic soil and hydrological measurements in the field


Describe and discuss key processes and controls influencing tropical hydrology and soils
