Geomorphology

5 credits

Explores the physical, chemical, and biological processes that shape Earth's surface; the evolution of landforms and surficial deposits via weathering, erosion, transport, and deposition. Uses observations, theory, and quantitative analysis to examine how climate, tectonics, and other forces influence topography from hillslopes to planetary scales. Prerequisite: ESS 212; PHYS 121 or PHYS 141; and either MATH 124, MATH 134, or Q SCI 291, any of which may be taken concurrently; recommended: ESS 303 or ESS 311.