ESC 205 Geomorphology 4 cr. An introduction to modern concepts and processes of the earth's landforms, this class includes such topics as climate and internal forces, mass movement of weathered materials, fluvial and wind conditions, glacial and peri-glacial systems, karst and sinkholes, coastal zone systems, and the hydrology of drainage basins. The laboratory study includes work with maps and various remote sensing products and several field trips. Students may take a maximum of three credits of Independent Study in Earth Science. Off-campus study of various areas of earth science is provided in these classes.
Study is conducted in selected scientific laboratories or regions of North America, or both.
Students are required to read about the region and subjects to be studied in the field work. Students pay an additional fee for travel expenses and must consult with an Earth Science Instructor to obtain information about the time and place of trips.