Rock Weathering Course
Gain expertise in rock weathering within temperate mountain environments. This course links rock composition, climate influences, and river processes to slope stability, hazard identification, mapping, and practical mitigation strategies. Tailored for geography and geology experts seeking hands-on, risk-management skills applicable in real field scenarios, empowering confident decision-making in challenging terrains.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Acquire essential practical abilities to evaluate rock characteristics, understand weathering mechanisms, assess slope stability, and trace sediment movements in temperate mountain zones. Master hazard identification, site mapping and monitoring, basic mitigation planning, and effective risk communication. Develop a robust, field-applicable skill set through this concise programme focused on practical, real-world applications for informed choices.
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Develop skills
- Assess slopes prone to weathering: identify high-risk areas swiftly to guide safe building decisions.
- Design affordable quick mitigation strategies: including drainage systems, rockfall barriers, and revegetation efforts.
- Map and monitor rock hazards effectively: using field surveys, photography, and basic geomorphic mapping techniques.
- Link rock types to weathering patterns: relating granite, sandstone, and shale to specific failure mechanisms.
- Trace weathering impacts on sediment flow: following source-to-sink pathways through mountain valleys.
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