Geo 100, Mat 220, and Che 212. An introduction to the systematics, morphology, ecology and evolution of the major taxa preserved in the rock record. Geo 200, 200L or permission of instructor. A study of processes that shape earth's surface, including weathering, soil formation, fluvial, glacial, aeolian, coastal and karst processes and resulting landforms. Emphasis is placed on quantitative analysis of processes, and applications of geomorphology to hydrology, civil engineering, tectonics, soil science, and related disciplines.
Course includes problem solving and field experiences.
Geg 100, Esc 100, or Geo 100. Geochemistry A study of the chemical composition of the earth and how it changes in space and time. Topics include the use of isotopes for dating natural substances, applications of thermodynamics to natural water chemistry, and the chemical processes involved in the formation of minerals and rocks.