ES 310 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Introduction to the concepts and practices of geographic information systems. Two lectures, three hours laboratory. Enrollment limited to 12 students. The physics and mechanisms important in landscape development will be examined. Topics include erosion and deposition by rivers, glaciers and landslides.
Laboratory focuses on field observation and field measurement techniques.
Enrollment limited to 14 students. The development and evolution of natural channel systems will be investigated. Emphasizing how a river shapes its channel and the surrounding landscape. Topics include the physics of flowing water, sediment transport by rivers, flow and substrate characterization techniques and flood hydrology. Laboratory requires the students to jointly design a river-restoration project for an environmentally degraded channel.