GEOMORPHOLOGY

GEOSCI 459

Detailed geologic mapping and solution of related problems in the field.

GEOG/SOILSCI 525

Soil development as related to landscape throughout the Quaternary; focusing on the relationship of soils to climate and vegetation, landscape evolution, and time; principles of soil stratigraphy; case histories of soil geomorphic studies; field trips. Students should have completed one course in geomorphology to feel comfortable with the course content.

GEOSCI 701

Quantitative study of processes that shape Earth's surface. Use theory and field observations to investigate major components of continental geomorphic systems, including hillslopes, rivers, and glaciers. Understand how the major factors that shape Earth's surface-tectonics, climate, and life-create the landscapes we observe.

GEOSCI 720

Addresses the fundamentals of glaciology and glacier landform mechanics: mass balance, ice deformation, basal slip, temperature structure, glacial hydrology, sediment deformation and deposition, and landform building processes. Emphasizes an understanding of the mathematical principles that dictate how glaciers function. Begins with a classical treatment of the mechanics of glaciers and moves onto fundamental advances in the field of glaciology.

GEOSCI 202

Introduction to recognition and mapping of geologic structures in the field. Landforms, folds, faults, tectonics, geologic maps, and field instrumentation.