Rock Weathering Course
Gain mastery over rock weathering in temperate highlands. Link rock types, weather patterns, and river processes to slope safety, hazard mapping, and protection measures. Perfect for geography and geology experts seeking practical, risk-management skills applicable in Uganda's rugged landscapes and beyond, ensuring safer infrastructure and land use decisions.

flexible workload from 4 to 360h
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. Gain expertise in identifying dangers, mapping and tracking risky locations, creating basic protection strategies, and explaining risks effectively. Develop a practical, field-tested set of tools through a concise programme tailored for everyday decision-making in Uganda's challenging terrains.
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Develop skills
- Assess slopes prone to weathering: swiftly identify high-risk areas to prevent construction mishaps.
- Design quick, affordable protections: implement drainage systems, rockfall barriers, and plant cover restoration.
- Map and track rock dangers: conduct field checks, take photos, and perform basic landform mapping.
- Link rock types to weathering: connect granite, sandstone, shale with specific failure patterns.
- Trace weathering to sediment flow: follow pathways from source to valley sinks.
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