Geomorphic Analysis of Rivers

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Duration

8 days

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Commitment

7–8 hours a day

Prerequisites

Delivery mode

Mixed

Location

North Ryde and Off-campus

Fees

$2,200.00

Overview

About this Microcredential

Understanding how rivers respond to natural and human disturbances is essential for their effective management, conservation and rehabilitation. Knowing what riverscapes look like, how they work, how they and evolve, and how anthropogenic and climate disturbances affect them over different timeframes helps scientists better read the landscape.

The Geomorphic Analysis of Rivers microcredential will enhance your knowledge of river forms and processes, river behaviour and change, and river evolution – and of the impacts of human disturbance on rivers and sedimentology. You’ll first attend an online tutorial introducing you to fluvial geomorphology concepts and river management. The in-person component begins with four days of on-campus active learning sessions. You’ll then undertake geomorphic analyses of rivers during a four-day field trip.

Key features

Gain recognition towards further study - Successfully complete this microcredential and you may receive RPL towards a graduate certificate or diploma.
Enhance your employability - Upskill, reskill and extend your knowledge of river management.
Learn from world-renowned experts - Interact with teachers and colleagues in an active learning environment.
Undertake hands-on learning in a real-world setting - Apply your skills and knowledge during a four-day field trip.

Learn fluvial geomorphology

for use in practice

Study in an engaging environment

designed to foster collaboration and practical learning

Be an environmental champion

by learning how to analyse and interpret riverscapes

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to undertake this microcredential.

Who should attend

This microcredential is designed for professionals operating in the river science or environmental management spaces who are looking to upskill or reskill.

Professions and Employers

So that you’re equipped with the knowledge and skills employers require now and in the future, we design many of our microcredentials in consultation with a range of industries and sectors. Having such experts involved in creating the fundamentals of your degree provides you with opportunities to contextualise your learning, and gain the latest career insights.

Professions

Catchment officer
Environmental consultant
Natural resource manager
River or land management officer

Employers

Conservation agencies
Educational institutions
Environmental protection agencies
Government or NGOs

Who you will learn from

Professor Kirstie Fryirs – School of Natural Sciences at Macquarie University and certified geomorphologist – is renowned for her work on fluvial geomorphology and river management. She researches the structure and function of rivers; how they adjust and evolve; how they’ve been impacted by anthropogenic disturbance; and how geomorphology can best be used in river conservation, recovery and rehabilitation. She also researches how catchment sediment budgets and (dis)connectivity operate, and how rivers and catchments may respond to future disturbances, particularly floods and droughts.

Dr Tim Ralph researches the geomorphology of rivers and wetlands in dry landscapes, with extensive work undertaken in the Murray–Darling Basin in Australia, and in Africa. Specifically, he seeks to understand patterns and processes of fluvial landform change, sediment dynamics, aquatic ecosystem function, and interactions between people and rivers/wetlands in the context of long-term landscape evolution and environmental change. He’s recognised internationally for his research and involvement with capacity-building programs for assessing soil erosion and sediment transport using nuclear techniques with the International Atomic Energy Agency. Prior to his academic appointment, he was a senior environmental scientist with the New South Wales Government.

What you'll study

What you will learn

On successful completion of this microcredential you’ll be able to:

apply your geomorphic knowledge and skills to the characterisation and interpretation of rivers to evaluate their character and behaviour
use a range of historical resources to evaluate the geomorphic impacts of human disturbance and modification of rivers
identify and use appropriate field techniques to measure, analyse and interpret river morphology, behaviour and evolution
demonstrate communication skills using oral, visual and written formats to convey an advanced understanding of scientific information and geomorphic concepts.

Assessments

Assignment 1 (40%): In-class online quizzes based on webinars, readings and in-class interactive activities

Assignment 2 (60%): Report that analyses river character behaviour and evolution

During your microcredential studies, you’re required to:

complete the pre-work and readings
engage in all learning activities scheduled throughout the on-campus and fieldwork sessions.

Pathway to further study at Macquarie

Completing this microcredential may provide you with the academic background needed for entry into an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Macquarie through recognition of prior learning (RPL).

Note: Entry into award courses requires all eligibility requirements to be met.

Ready to enrol

Read the information on this page so you’re across all of the details before enrolling.

Fees for Individuals

The fee of $2,200 (including GST) covers all tuition and in-class workbooks. The fee excludes the textbook; transport to and from Sydney, and accommodation and living expenses in Sydney; and accommodation, living expenses and transport on the field trip.

Fees for Teams

If you’re interested in upskilling or reskilling your team with this microcredential, get in touch with us to discuss pricing.

Enrolment Requirements

This microcredential has no specific enrolment requirements. It’s delivered in person in an active learning environment at our Wallumattagal Campus in North Ryde and during a field trip to the Hunter Valley. For the field trip, you should consider your own insurance position before enrolling.

Dates

Table Description
Date	Title	Location
08 Jan 2024	Geomorphic Analysis of Rivers	North Ryde and Off-campus	Join the Waitlist

How you will learn

Online, on campus and off campus

You’ll first attend an online tutorial introducing you to fluvial geomorphology concepts and river management.

The in-person component begins with four days of on-campus active learning sessions.

You’ll then undertake geomorphic analyses of rivers during a four-day field trip.

Download the brochure for more information about how this microcredential is delivered.

What you will need

To complete the online component of this microcredential, you’ll need a PC (or laptop) with reliable internet access.

To participate in on-campus and fieldwork activities, you’ll need to plan your trip to our Wallumattagal Campus in North Ryde and the Hunter Valley. You’ll also need to bring your own laptop.

If you have any specific accessibility requirements, contact us prior to enrolling.

Additional information

Expiry of this microcredential

This microcredential does not have an expiry date.

Your digital credentials

On successful completion of this microcredential, you’ll be awarded a Macquarie University digital credential certifying your achievement of the knowledge, skills and capabilities outlined in the What you’ll study section. See example digital credentials.

You can use your digital credentials in many ways, such as sharing them on your LinkedIn profile. Visit our digital credentials page for more information about how you can use, share and manage your Macquarie digital credentials.

Enrolment conditions

Purchasing this microcredential is subject to Macquarie University’s terms and conditions.

Insurance for participation

All activities, particularly fieldwork, may pose a risk. You’re not considered a Macquarie University student by enrolling, participating in or completing this microcredential under Macquarie University’s terms and conditions. This means you’re not covered by Macquarie University’s insurance policy. Macquarie University encourages you to consider your own insurance position before enrolling in this microcredential.

Fees

The fee for this microcredential is $2,200 (including GST).

Includes: All tuition and in-class workbooks

Excludes: Textbook; transport to and from Sydney; accommodation and living expenses in Sydney; and field trip accommodation, living expenses and other transport

Follow-on microcredential

Although not compulsory, this microcredential is best undertaken in conjunction with the follow-on microcredential, Use of Geomorphology in River Management delivered over a 12-day period. The field trips for both microcredentials will occur concurrently.

Contact us

Email microcredentials@mq.edu.au or call +61 (2) 9850 9677 if you have any questions regarding the delivery of this microcredential and your purchase, enrolment and learning journey.

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About this Microcredential

Key features

Learn fluvial geomorphology

Study in an engaging environment

Be an environmental champion

Prerequisites

Who should attend

Professions and Employers

Who you will learn from

Prof Kirstie Fryirs

Professor of Natural Sciences

Dr Tim Ralph

Senior Lecturer

What you'll study

What you will learn

Assessments

Pathway to further study at Macquarie

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Use of Geomorphology in River Management