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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 STAT 250  and (GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4) with a C- or better)]
General Education: UDB Integrated Scientific Inquiry and Quant Reason
Typically Offered: Fall term only

Units: 4