SEMINAR IN GLACIAL AND PLEISTOCENE GEOLOGY

Name: SEMINAR IN GLACIAL AND PLEISTOCENE GEOLOGY
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GEOSCI 920

Course Description

An exploration of modern glacial, glaciology, and Pleistocene geology literature. Includes a field trip to explore local glacial geology.

Prerequisites

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

1.06% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

No change from Historical

A Rate

100%

1.06% from Historical

Class Size

23.16% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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