GEOG 232 Geomorphology is a lecture and laboratory based course that examines the geomorphic processes that shape the Earths surface. Geomorphic processes and resulting landforms in fluvial systems, alpine and continental glaciers, deserts, coastal systems, permafrost and periglacial environments are explored.
Prerequisites: GEOG 130 or GEOL 132 or RRS 164, or written permission of the School Chair
Corequisite: None
Crosslisted: None
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 75 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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| Lab (lab, field, computer) | 2 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Recognize and describe common igneous and structural landforms.
- Describe the three types of plate boundaries (divergent, convergent and transform) and explain the distribution of mountain ranges, igneous and structural landforms in conjunction with these boundaries.
- Explain the processes of weathering and erosion and how they give rise to a variety of unconsolidated sediment.
- Explain the basic factors that affect slope stability and define a variety of mass wasting processes in terms of movement type, velocity and composition; explain the formation of common geomorphic landforms found in fluvial systems, glaciated terrain (alpine and continental), permafrost and periglacial regions, deserts and coastal areas.
- Apply scientific methods in capturing interpreting data communicate data and interpretations in written and/or visual presentations.
Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.