Understanding how rivers work: developing a model of river ecological function for Australian rivers.

1- Introduction : why we need to understand how rivers function and statement of your aims. ( 300 word ).

2- Review on the major models of river function currently in the literature including advantages and disadvantages of approaches. (1200 word).

3- Critique/discussion on how you would use this information to create a model that would work in a temperate Australian river system and the information you would require. (700 word).

4- Conclusion bringing all your ideas together. (300 word).