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. Laboratory work is based upon aerial photographs, maps, and field projects. Orogenic belts around the world are discussed but emphasis is placed on North American orogens. Emphasis placed on computer applications.
Secondary emphasis is placed on theories of groundwater flow and flow-net properties.
Also incorporated in this course will be study of classic examples of mineral deposits with their geologic and geographic occurrence. Representative projects should include a field component. Permission of instructor Exploration of a theme from the current literature in the earth sciences. 1120 Principles of faunal interpretation as applied to the fossil record of the invertebrate phyla.