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Course ID: | GEOG 4070/6070. 3 hours. | Course Title: | Field Study of Geomorphology | Course Description: | Emphasis is placed on field observation of geomorphic systems
(tectonic, volcanic, weathering, soils, hillslopes, fluvial,
glacial, eolian, coastal, periglacial) on field trips, which
may occur locally or abroad. The course involves travel to
places with good examples of multiple geomorphic systems,
including local examples in the southeastern USA, UGA study
abroad campuses, and elsewhere. | Oasis Title: | Field Study of Geomorphology | Semester Course Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| Course Objectives: | Geomorphology is inherently a field-based discipline, and this
class will provide students a way to observe, analyze, and
critically evaluate actual landforms and deposits that are
fundamental to geomorphology. In short, the class will provide
a learn-by-doing approach, which will involve using many of the
standard tools, techniques, and interpretive approaches in
geomorphology. Students will be expected to observe, analyze,
and discuss field examples of separate geomorphic systems in an
outdoor setting. An outcome of the class will be the ability
of the student to provide an on-the-spot explanation and
interpretation of landforms and deposits. Evaluation of
learners will be accomplished by reviewing their field journal
(including a photojournal), rating their participation in
discussion of field observations, and by written exams
concerning each geomorphic system observed. | Topical Outline: | Approaches to Geomorphology
Global Morphology and Tectonics
Tectonic Geomorphology
Extrusive Volcanism and Landforms
Intrusive Volcanism and Landforms
Weathering and Landforms
Slope Processes and Landforms
Fluvial Processes and Landforms
Aeolian Processes and Landforms
Glacial Processes and Landforms
Periglacial Processes and Landforms
Coastal Processes and Landforms
Soils and Geomorphology
Climate Change and Landforms
Sea Level Change and Landforms
Long-Term Landscape Development | |
Course ID: | GEOG 4070/6070. 3 hours. |
Course Title: | Field Study of Geomorphology |
Course Description: | Emphasis is placed on field observation of geomorphic systems
(tectonic, volcanic, weathering, soils, hillslopes, fluvial,
glacial, eolian, coastal, periglacial) on field trips, which
may occur locally or abroad. The course involves travel to
places with good examples of multiple geomorphic systems,
including local examples in the southeastern USA, UGA study
abroad campuses, and elsewhere. |
Oasis Title: | Field Study of Geomorphology |
Semester Course Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. |
Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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Course Objectives: | Geomorphology is inherently a field-based discipline, and this
class will provide students a way to observe, analyze, and
critically evaluate actual landforms and deposits that are
fundamental to geomorphology. In short, the class will provide
a learn-by-doing approach, which will involve using many of the
standard tools, techniques, and interpretive approaches in
geomorphology. Students will be expected to observe, analyze,
and discuss field examples of separate geomorphic systems in an
outdoor setting. An outcome of the class will be the ability
of the student to provide an on-the-spot explanation and
interpretation of landforms and deposits. Evaluation of
learners will be accomplished by reviewing their field journal
(including a photojournal), rating their participation in
discussion of field observations, and by written exams
concerning each geomorphic system observed. |
Topical Outline: | Approaches to Geomorphology
Global Morphology and Tectonics
Tectonic Geomorphology
Extrusive Volcanism and Landforms
Intrusive Volcanism and Landforms
Weathering and Landforms
Slope Processes and Landforms
Fluvial Processes and Landforms
Aeolian Processes and Landforms
Glacial Processes and Landforms
Periglacial Processes and Landforms
Coastal Processes and Landforms
Soils and Geomorphology
Climate Change and Landforms
Sea Level Change and Landforms
Long-Term Landscape Development |
Syllabus: No Syllabus Available
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