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Academic Year 2004/2005
Geomorphology
E&ES 220 SP
This course is an inquiry into the evolution of the landscape emphasizing the interdependence of climate, geology, and physical processes in shaping the land. Topics include weathering and soil formation, fluvial
processes,
and landform development in cold and arid regions. Applications of geomorphic research and theories of landform development are introduced throughout the course where appropriate.
MAJOR READINGS
D.F. Ritter, R.C. Kochel, and J.R. Miller, PROCESS GEOMORPHOLOGY Additional readings from the primary literature.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Midterm exam; Term paper; Final exam.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
E&ES222 must be taken concurrently.
COURSE FORMAT:
Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM E&ES
Grading Mode:
Graded
Prerequisites:
E&ES101 OR E&ES199
SECTION 01
- Instructor(s): Gilmore,Martha S.
- Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM; Location: SCIE309;
- Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 25)
- SR. major: 5 Jr. major: 5
- SR. non-major: 0 Jr. non-major: 0 SO: 15 FR: 0
Special Attributes:
- Curricular Renewal: Quantitative Reasoning
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