Course duration

This course runs over course, commencing in Semester 2, 2016.

Course description

Urbanisation has profound influences on cities that cause changes in the surrounding climate including increased temperatures (Urban Heat Island). Additional impacts include reduced moisture, modified urban waterways, and reduced vegetation. Moreover, urbanisation in linked to hazards such as poor air quality and heat realated illnesses. This unit will provide an understanding of the physical processes and examine potential solutions by undertaking a sustainable cities approach including the concept of a water sensitive city. Emphasis is placed on practical, theoretical, observational, analytical and modelling skills developed through lectures, practicals and project work.

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