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.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall - Even Years
Terms
fall
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, through analytical papers and laboratory reports, that they can look at a landscape or topographic map and determine the specific processes of erosion and deposition 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.
- to read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in geomorphology.
- demonstrate an advanced level of competency.
- discuss the relationship of geomorphology in the broader context of the field.