Surficial and Glacial Geology
General
Prefix
AHS
Course Number
322
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Description
Geologic processes responsible for the development of landforms. Glacial geology will be strongly considered.
Prerequisites
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Read and interpret geologic maps, topographic maps, and aerial photographs to identify landforms, predict sediment type, and interpret the geomorphologic processes related to their origin and development.
Outcome
Critically read and evaluate scientific journal articles and published geologic reports related to glacial and surficial geomorphology, and apply them to an investigation of the geomorphology of an area.
Outcome
Construct the glacial geologic history of the Upper Midwest based on evidence from ice-lobe deposits, and erosional and depositional features associated with continentail ice and stream terraces.
Outcome
Apply key techniques and methods in glacial and surficial geomorhpology (e.g., log and interpret ice and sediment cores, interpret isotopic data, and utilize the Minnesota water-well database).
Outcome
Apply key techniques and methods in glacial and surficial geomorhpology.
Dependencies
Programs
AHS322
is a
completion requirement
for: