Overview
Description
Quantitative, process oriented geomorphology focusing upon the interaction of landforms and processes including aeolian and fluvial systems, hillslopes, mass-movements, weathering, soil processes and climate, and tectonics.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Junior or Senior standing
GEOL 212
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
GEOL 212; Junior or Senior standing.
Units
Lecture3
Laboratory Studio1
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall - Even Years
Terms
fall
Restrictions
Junior or Senior standing
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate, through analytical papers and laboratory reports, that they can write and understand basic mathematical statements describing the mechanics that generate common landforms.
- demonstrate that they can look at a landscape or topographic map and determine the specific processes shaping the landforms, as well as the hazards or management concerns they present.
- demonstrate, through complete Arc GIS projects, they have developed a working knowledge of geographic information systems that can be used throughout professional practice.