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Identical coursesRiver Geomorphology (B-KUL-G0I69A)
Cannot be taken as part of an examination contractAims
Students should acquire the necessary field techniques to carry out measurements with respect to sediment transport and fluvial hydraulics and should be able to analyse and interprete the data obtained.
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- Students will acquire the necessary skills to solve exercises with respect to fluvial geomorphology and fluvial dynamics.
- Students will become acquainted with models of fluvial dynamics and fluvial evolution.
Is included in these courses of study
- Master of Geography (Programme for students started before 2021-2022) (Leuven et al) (EARTH AND CLIMATE) 120 ects.
- Courses for Exchange Students Faculty of Science (Leuven)
- Educatieve master in de wetenschappen en technologie (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master in de geografie (Leuven e.a.) (Aarde en Klimaat) 120 ects.
- Master of Geography (Programme for students started in 2021-2022 or later) (Leuven et al) (Earth & Climate) 120 ects.
Activities
1.75 ects. River Geomorphology: Lecture (B-KUL-G0I69a)
Content
- Introduction: what is fluvial geomorphology, what is the focus of this course
- Drainage networks: statistical properties and topologye, mechanisms forming drainage networks, the fractal nature of drainage networks
- River discharge: measurement, frequency analysis, geomorphic efficiency of discharges
- River patterns: variations in the vertical plane (bed forms) and in the horizontal plane (river morphology): controlling factors, regime theory, human impact on river morphology
- Longitudinal profiles: laws of development, controlling factors
Format: more information
Interactive lectures whereby students get involved by answering questions and solving small exercises
0.5 ects. River Geomorphology: Excursion (B-KUL-G0I70a)
Content
Conducting a set of measurements with respect to the hydraulic and fluvial characteristics of a river. Analysis and interpretation of the data obtained and comparison of those data with relationships that have been proposed in the literature.
Evaluation
Evaluation: River Geomorphology (B-KUL-G2I69a)
Explanation
The evaluation of this course will be done through an exam during the examination period. This written exam will consist of questions on the entire syllabus (theory, exercises and excursion). Being present during the excursion is mandatory. If the faculty decides that excursions cannot take place, the requirement of mandatory presence is evidently dropped. This change due to force majeure will be announced on the TOLEDO platform once known.