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GEOL 111 - Glaciers and Climate Change


Semester Offered: First Semester, Second Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 credits
Attribute: 4NS, QFR

Glaciers respond to climate changes by growing or shrinking. Humans can recognize past climate changes because growing glaciers scour Earth’s surface and shrinking glaciers leave characteristic deposits. Moreover, glacial ice itself contains a detailed record of climate changes. This course uses glacier dynamics and glacial geology to determine how climate changed in the past, analyzes Earth’s climate system to identify factors that contribute to climate change, and assesses natural and anthropogenic causes of climate change. Field trips required.

Enrollment Limit: 50
Instructor: E, Ceperley, S. Wojtal

This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) :
Environmental Studies


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