G 565 Glacial Geomorphology
The investigation of the importance of glaciers to landscape modification and global environmental change via an understanding of their formation, structure, mass and energy exchange, and movement. Erosion and deposition processes will also be examined. This class adopts the process perspective whereby understanding the physical processes provides significant insight into the relative importance of the controlling mechanisms of change. Field trip is required.
Slash Listed Courses
Also offered for undergraduate-level credit as
G 465 and may be taken only once for credit.