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GEOL0352A-S16

Quaternary Geology

Glacial and Quaternary Geology
In this course we will examine the causes and effects of glaciation along with the characteristics that make the Quaternary Period unique in geologic time. Topics will include glaciology, glacial erosion and deposition, glacier reconstruction, and techniques for interpreting and dating the Quaternary stratigraphic and paleoclimatic record from diverse terrestrial, lacustrine, and marine archives. Consideration also will be given to how severe climatic fluctuations impacted nonglacial environments. An overnight weekend field trip at the end of the semester will introduce students firsthand to alpine glacial landforms. (Any 0100-level geology or geography course, or by waiver) 3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab
Course Reference Number (CRN):
22289
Subject Code:
GEOL
Course Number:
0352
Section Identifier:
A

Course

GEOL 0352

All Sections in Spring 2016

Spring 2016

GEOL0352A-S16 Lecture (Munroe)
GEOL0352Z-S16 Lab (Munroe)