Rock Weathering Course
Gain expertise in rock weathering within temperate mountain environments. Link rock types, weather patterns, and river processes to slope safety, hazard mapping, and control measures. Tailored for geography and geology experts seeking practical, risk-oriented field abilities to handle real challenges in mountainous terrains effectively.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with hands-on skills to evaluate rock characteristics, weathering mechanisms, slope stability, and sediment movement in cool mountain areas. You will identify dangers, survey and track risky locations, create basic protection strategies, and explain risks effectively. Gain a practical, field-based skill set through a short, targeted programme for everyday decision-making.
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Develop skills
- Assess slopes prone to weathering: identify high-risk areas swiftly to prevent construction hazards.
- Design quick, affordable mitigation solutions: including drainage systems, rockfall barriers, and revegetation efforts.
- Map and monitor rock dangers: using field assessments, photography, and basic geomorphic mapping techniques.
- Link rock types to weathering patterns: connect granite, sandstone, shale to specific failure mechanisms.
- Trace weathering to sediment pathways: follow source-to-sink routes through valley systems.
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