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GEL 140
Introduction to Process Geomorphology
Quantitative description and interpretation of landscapes with emphasis on the relationships between physical processes, mass conservation, and landform evolution. Topics covered include physical and chemical weathering, hillslopes, debris flows, fluvial systems, alluvial fans, pedogenesis, eolian transport, glaciation and Quaternary geochronology.
Units: 4.0
Hours: Lecture—3 hour(s); Laboratory—3 hour(s).
Prerequisites:
MAT 021B - Calculus
or
MAT 016B - Short Calculus
and
GEL 050 - Physical Geology
or
GEL 001 - The Earth