Rock Weathering Course
Gain mastery over rock weathering dynamics in temperate mountain environments. Link rock types, weather patterns, and river processes to slope stability assessment, hazard mapping, and mitigation strategies. Tailored for geography and geology practitioners seeking practical, risk-oriented field skills applicable in professional settings.

4 to 360 hours of flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What Will I Learn?
Acquire practical expertise in analysing rock characteristics, weathering mechanisms, slope stability, and sediment transport in temperate mountainous areas. Gain abilities to identify risks, map and track vulnerable locations, devise basic mitigation strategies, and convey hazards effectively. Develop a robust, field-applicable skill set through this concise programme tailored for practical decision-making in real scenarios.
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Develop Skills
- Evaluate slopes susceptible to weathering: swiftly identify high-risk areas to prevent construction.
- Develop rapid, economical mitigation solutions: including drainage systems, rockfall barriers, and revegetation efforts.
- Conduct mapping and monitoring of rock hazards: using field surveys, photography, and basic geomorphic mapping techniques.
- Correlate rock lithology with weathering patterns: associating granite, sandstone, and shale with specific failure mechanisms.
- Integrate weathering processes with sediment pathways: tracing material movement from sources to sinks in valley systems.
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