ESC 330 Geomorphology

The course examines the processes operating at and near the Earth's surface that are responsible for the development of landforms, and explores the evolution of landscapes through time. The course covers the erosional and depositional processes of rivers, lakes, oceans, glaciers, and wind; chemical and physical weathering; development of karst landscapes; and the relationship between landforms and both tectonic and climatic controls.Lab includes field exercises, with emphasis on local examples of geomorphic features. Two and a half hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week.Lab Fee. Prerequisites: ESC 210, ESC 220.

Credits

4