E&ES 220
Fall 2020 not offered
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| Course Cluster and Certificates: Planetary Science, Planetary Science Minor |
This inquiry into the evolution of the landscape emphasizes the interdependence of climate, geology, and physical processes in shaping the land. Topics include weathering and soil formation, fluvial processes, and landform development in cold and arid regions on Earth and other planets. Applications of geomorphic research and quantitative theories of landform development are introduced throughout the course where appropriate. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM E&ES |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: E&ES101 OR E&ES199 OR E&ES115 OR [ENVS197 or BIOL197 or E&ES197] |
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Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (E&ES)(ENVS-MN)(ENVS)(PSCI-MN)(STS) |
Major Readings:
Don J. Easterbrook, Surface Processes and Landforms, 2nd Edition, Additional readings from the primary literature.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Midterm exam; term paper; final exam. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
E&ES221 must be taken concurrently. |
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