GEOL 350E - Geomethods: Quaternary Mapping

Institution:

Westminster College (Salt Lake City)

Subject:

Geology

Description:

This course will cover notable and unique Quaternary (<2.6 Ma) geologic features around the Wasatch Front with Friday classroom lectures and 3 consecutive saturday field mapping exercises. Possible topics include Quaternary fault mapping of the Wasatch Fault zone, shoreline features, glacial geomorphology, soils, as well as landslides and debris flows. Specific focus will be on urban areas and the application of mapping and landform identification and description to geologic hazards.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.westminstercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 484-7651

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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