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Course Catalog

Geomorphology

This course provides an overview of the geologic processes responsible for shaping and modifying the Earth’s surface. Emphasis is placed on the study of the following topics: physical and chemical weathering, soils, mass wasting, streams, glaciers, wind and desert processes, karst features, coastal processes, tectonic geomorphology, and landscape evolution. Includes lectures, discussions, labs and field trips. Prerequisite: GEOL 105. Alternate years.

Grade Basis: Letter Grade

Credits: 4.0