GSC 3230L - Geomorphology Laboratory (1)

Laboratory and field investigation of Earth surface processes and landforms. Geomorphic analysis of landscape evolution, dynamic equilibrium, and topographic response to tectonic and climatic forcing. Terrain analysis utilizing geomorphic field data, remote sensing imagery, and digital terrain models. Applications to natural hazards and resource problems. Topics include watershed hydrology, river systems, hill slopes, weathering and soils, coastlines, active tectonics, and climate change.

Corequisite(s): GSC 3230.
Prerequisite(s): GSC 111 or GSC 1110; and GSC 141L or GSC 1410L.
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
Course Category: Major Course