G 566 Glaciology

The physics of glacier ice and its mathematical description, and the processes that cause glaciers and ice sheets to change over time. Intended for students with interests in glaciers, geophysical fluid flows, or who wish to build their quantitative and computational skills. Includes computational laboratory exercises. Also offered for undergraduate-level credit as G 466 and may be taken only once for credit.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

one year of calculus and one year of physics.

Corequisite

G 566L