Directed Study in Glacial Geoscience

3 credits

An advanced course relating to Glacial Geoscience, in which the student conducts a directed study in Glacial processes and cold environments under the supervision of a faculty member. Topics include glacial and periglacial processes and an exploration fo the current theories and controversies on the formation of glacial landforms and landscapes. Special attention will be paid to North America, and the Canadian Arctic environments, and the history of glaciations in Canada during the Quaternary period. ***Prerequisite GES 323.*** *Note: Students may receive credit for one of ESC 495AE, GEOL 495AE, or GEOL 329.*