Research paper involving a detailed analysis of a selected topic required. An optional field trip to a volcanic terrain can be arranged. Major geologic factors that directly influence man's adaptation to his environment. Lecture and laboratory focus attention on evaluation of earthquake susceptibility, landslide occurrence and prevention, flood potential and results of floodplain development, ground water contamination, and similar geologic processes which affect urbanization, engineered structures and land- use potential and environment. The genesis, mode of occurrence, and historical significance of sedimentary structures and depositional environments.
Laboratories focus on techniques of rock and sediment analysis.
An overnight field trip is required. Some emphasis will also be placed on the applications of geochemistry to mineral exploration. A second year of University arranged and jointly supervised full-time salaried work experience as a junior professional in a geologically oriented government agency or company. An applied, systematic process approach to landform development based upon threshold concepts. The geomorphic processes emphasized include mass movements, fluvial, aeolian, glacial, and karst geomorphology.