Concepts and principles of geologic time. Absolute and relative dating methods. Applying dating techniques to stratigraphic, structural, and petrological problems. Geological process rates. Three hours of lecture per week for one-half semester.
Subjects vary each year.
Three hours of lecture per week for one-half semester. With consent, may be repeated up to four times. When offered, must be taken concurrently with 531. May include week-end field trips. Quantitative and qualitative description of river processes.