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Mar 03, 2025
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GEOL 360 - Geomorphic Systems
This is a lecture and field-based course introducing landscape monitoring and analysis. Topics include theories of landscape equilibrium and evolution, weathering, erosion, hillslope processes, river processes, landslides, active tectonics, coastal processes, and coastal response to climate change. These theories are applied to natural hazard topics and restoration of disturbed lands. May include one or more weekend field trips. Field-intensive course. Prior experience with spreadsheets and GIS is recommended.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: GEOL 260 and (GE Area 1A and 1B and 1C and 2) with a C- or better)) and (Prereq or Coreq: STAT 250 with a C- or better)]
General Education: UD5 Physical & Bio Sciences
Typically Offered: Fall term only
Units: 4
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