GEOL 2150 - GEOMORPHOLOGY

Institution:

Casper College

Subject:

Geology

Description:

GEOL 2150 Geomorphology (3L,2LB,4CR) [E] Geomorphology is the study of the forces and processes that shape Earth's surface, and the examination and classification of the resulting landforms. This course covers the basic concepts and terminology of fluvial (stream), glacial, arid (desert), coastal, groundwater, and mass wasting (landslide) environments. Through the use of maps, aerial and satellite imagery, and field and laboratory work, students gain understanding of the complex interaction between the deep earth, the surface environment, and the external forces of weather, climate, and incoming solar energy.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.caspercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(307) 268-2110

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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