GEOL 300 Earth Surface Processes

Comprehensive analysis of geological processes that produce, maintain, and change the earth's surface. Topics include tectonics and land forms, rock weathering, soil development, hill slope processes, and river and glacial erosion and deposition. Explore where earth surface processes and land forms are viewed as interacting components of a complex system. The operation of geomorphic systems is examined from a process-response perspective. Laboratory includes map and aerial photo analysis as well as field work and a project. Lecture/laboratory. [W]