GEOL 4241 - Earth Surface Processes Course uri icon

Overview

description

  • Earth�s surface is constantly reshaped by water, ice, wind, and life. This class investigates the earth's landscapes and the processes that modify them, both gradually by slow weathering and erosion, and abruptly through the action of floods, landslides, and other geologic events. We cover surface processes in hillslope, glacial, riverine, desert, and coastal environments. Upon completion of the course, students will have mastered knowledge about diverse surface processes and landforms and applied core geomorphic principles to a variety of landscapes. Students will also learn that understanding surface processes is important for managing natural hazards (e.g., landslides and floods). This course will draw from many disciplines, including geology, geography, physics, chemistry, and biology. The laboratory portion of the course will include quantitative problem solving and field trips to collect and analyze geomorphic data. Same as GEOG 4241.

instructor(s)

  • Anderson, Bob  
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Spring 2023 / Spring 2024 / Spring 2025 / Spring 2026
  • Anderson, Suzanne Prestrud  
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2022 / Spring 2024 / Spring 2025 / Spring 2026
  • Isaacs, Rachel Elizabeth  
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2020
  • Lininger, Katherine  
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2023 / Fall 2024