Weathering Course
This course equips you to handle weathering effects in temperate climates, linking rock types, climate factors, and field observations to assess risks for slopes, road cuts, and structures. You will learn to create effective mitigation, monitoring plans, and reports for geography and geology applications in real Kenyan and similar settings.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical knowledge of physical, chemical, and biological weathering on granite, sandstone, and limestone in temperate areas. Master field mapping, property measurements, rate estimation, process modelling, risk assessments, mitigation planning, and clear communication for decision-makers.
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Develop skills
- Diagnose weathering in rocks and soils by quickly identifying key field signs.
- Design effective slope and road-cut protections suited to temperate conditions.
- Calculate weathering rates with basic models, lab results, and site data.
- Evaluate risks to infrastructure from weathered materials and rank fixes.
- Organise monitoring, upkeep, and straightforward reports for officials and clients.
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