GEOL 300 - Earth Surface Processes

Institution:

Lafayette College

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Description:

Comprehensive analysis of geological processes that produce, maintain, and change the earth's surface. Topics include tectonics and landforms, rock weathering, soil development, hillslope processes, and river and glacial erosion and deposition. Explore where earth surface processes and landforms 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] Prerequisite: Any 100-level geology course. Geology 200 and 317 are recommended Germanoski

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lafayette.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 330-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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