Geomorphology ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

Geomorphology is the study of landforms and the processes that create them. The course examines how factors such as climate and bedrock structure influence landform development. We concentrate on the physical character of the United States and the geologic configurations which determine landform distribution. Students will explore topics in geomorphology through readings, hands-on activities and data sets. Readings will cover the areas of climatic geomorphology, chemical and physical weathering, fluvial processes, wind processes, glacial landform and coastal processes. Prerequisites: Introduction to Geology ( GEOL 1200 ) or Earth Science ( ENSC 1000 ) or foundational knowledge in geology and/or earth sciences.