GEOL A401 - Environmental Geomorphology

Institution:

University of South Carolina-Aiken

Subject:

Geological Sciences

Description:

(Prereq: Grade of C or better in GEOL A101 or GEOL A103 or GEOL A201) Overview of earth surface processes and mechanisms and the forces that move mass throughout the landscape to give rise to present and past topography. Time scales of interest range from fractions of seconds to eons, and spatial scales of interest range from millimeters to hundreds of kilometers. Analysis of key concepts in geomorphology including, but not limited to, soils, weathering, groundwater, surface water hydrology, sediment transport, river systems, and coastal processes. Lab emphasizes observation of surface processes in the field through measurement and analysis. Field trips required.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

08/01/2008 - 06/30/2013 

Institution Website:

web.usca.edu

Phone Number:

(803) 648-6851

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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