GEOL 212 - Earth Surface Processes

Mode(s) of Instruction: In-person
FC NSMA QFR WADV

4 credits
An examination of the evolution of Earth’s surface focusing on the processes that shape the landscape we see today. We will move through the watershed starting with weathering and soil formation, followed by hillslope processes, glaciers, and fluvial processes, including sediment transport and hydrology, in order to describe, measure, model, and interpret landscape processes. Lectures, laboratories, and field trips emphasize integrating descriptive, quantitative, and interpretative aspects of geomorphology. Field Trip(s) required.
Prerequisites & Notes: GEOL 120 or consent of the instructor.
Course Last Offered/Scheduled: Spring 2021