Glacial and Periglacial Geoscience

3 credits

An advanced course relating to cold environments and physical processes. Topics cover the physics of glaciers, glacial and periglacial processes and resulting erosional and depositional landforms and landscapes. Special attention will be paid to the Canadian Arctic environment and the history of glaciation in North America. Lab time is used to conduct short experiments, measure the snow pack and examine glacial sediments to add to our understanding of glacial processes. ***Prerequisite: GES 323.*** *Note: Students may receive credit for one of ESC 429, GEOL 429, GEOG 429, GES 429, or GEOG 423AA.*