Spring 2027

Quantitative Geomorphology

Quantitative study of processes shaping Earth's surface using theory and field observations to investigate hillslopes, rivers, and glaciers.

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2022: 3.25 GPA, 33.3% A/AB (n=6 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the processes that shape Earth’s topography over a range of time scales and spatial scales

  • Construct conservation of mass and momentum frameworks for topographic evolution

  • Apply mathematical laws for mass transport that govern topographic evolution

  • Make field observations that can be used to constrain multiple geomorphic processes

  • Write scientific reports in the form of a short journal article

Source: UW Guide

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GEOSCI 701

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Student experience

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2022: 3.25 GPA, 33.3% A/AB (n=6 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Continental geomorphic systems: hillslopes, rivers, and glaciers
  • Factors shaping Earth's surface: tectonics, climate, and life
  • Conservation of mass and momentum frameworks for topographic evolution

Skills

  • Constructing conservation of mass and momentum frameworks for topographic evolution
  • Applying mathematical laws for mass transport governing topographic evolution
  • Making field observations to constrain geomorphic processes
  • Writing scientific reports as short journal articles

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Recorded 2026-10-14

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