GSC 323 Applied Geomorphology
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Course Description
GSC 323 – Applied Geomorphology
An introduction to the modern geologic study of Earth surface processes and landforms. Geomorphic analysis of landscape evolution, dynamic equilibrium, and topographic response to tectonic and climatic forcing. Terrain analysis utilizing geomorphic field data, remote sensing imagery, and numerical models. Emphasis on practical applications to natural hazards and resource problems (esp. active tectonics, river systems, hill slopes, coastlines, glaciers, soils, wind, and Quaternary climate change). This course includes 2 lecture discussions (1 hr., 15 min. ea.) and 1 field laboratory (3 hrs.) per week. Required field trips during lab session and on at least one weekend. Prerequisite GSC 111 or permission of instructor.
Course Information (Winter 2007)
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Lecture: |
Mo, We 11:00 – 12:15 |
Building 4, Room A-634 |
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Lab/Field: |
We 8:00 – 10:50 am |
Building 4, Room A-634 |
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Professor: |
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Voice: |
(909) 869 3461 |
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E-mail: |
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Office: |
Building 4, Room A-406 |
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Office hours: |
Mo 10-11, Tu & Th 1-3 |
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Syllabus and Handouts
Announcements
- 1st Exam
- 2nd Exam
- Project
Lecture Notes
Assignments
Required Text
Ritter, D.F., Kochel, R.C., and Miller, J.R., Process Geomorphology, 4th Edition, McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math, ISBN 0-697-34411-8.
Web Links
GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division – Geological Society of America
AAG Geomorphology Specialty Group - Association of American Geographers
International Association of Geomorpholgists
British Society for Geomorphology
International Union for Quaternary Research
American Quaternary Association