ES 202 EARTH SURFACE PROCESSES
Erosion by water, wind, ice and gravity constantly reshape Earth’s surface. The course examines landscape evolution with an emphasis on recent changes that result from geomorphic processes. Students will learn how to interpret landforms and their origins. Laboratory focuses on investigations of local landforms that highlight current and past action by glaciers, rivers, landslides and ocean waves.
Notes
Three hours lecture; three hours of field laboratory work.
Cross Listed Courses
This is the same course as
GEO 202.
Prerequisite
One introductory Connecticut College course in astronomy, biology, botany, chemistry, environmental studies, geoscience, physics or
ANT 102.
Enrollment Limit
Enrollment limited to 14 students.
Attributes
A1, MOID, W