GEOL 350F - Geo-Methods: River Systems

Institution:

Westminster College (Salt Lake City)

Subject:

Geology

Description:

The goal of this course is to provide instruction on how to conduct fieldwork related to the study of flow, sediment, and channel shape in rivers (fluvial geomorphology). Fluvial geomorphology focuses on the interaction of forces, resistances, and thresholds that cause a river to adjust its shape, size, and sediment texture. The course aims to apply fundamental concepts in fluvial geomorphology to hands-on, skills-oriented field exercises and involves travel to numerous river settings. Students will learn the following skills: streamflow measurement, surface, subsurface, and bed load sediment sampling, topographic surveying, flood reconstruction, and landform identification and interpretation. Apart from a preliminary orientation session during the first week of classes, all instruction for this course will take place in the field through a series of overnight field trips (Dates TBD) NOTE: This course requires camping and hiking.

Credits:

4.00

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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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