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Course Description
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Course Name
Catchment Studies
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Host University
University of the Western Cape
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Location
Cape Town, South Africa
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Area of Study
Geography
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
ISA offers course level recommendations in an effort to facilitate the determination of course levels by credential evaluators.We advice each institution to have their own credentials evaluator make the final decision regrading course levels.
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Host University Units
10 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4.5
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Main Outcomes
At the end of this module students will be able to:identify and explain the key factors shaping the surface of the land (weathering, mass wasting)demonstrate an understanding of the importance of fluid agents in the process of denudation(how running water erodes, transports and deposits sediment)demonstrate their knowledge of topical issues in the study of geomorphology
Main Content
weathering and mass wasting fluvial processes and landforms
topical issues: rock art, gravestone weathering, landforms as tourism attractions
Course Disclaimer
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.