Surficial and Glacial Geology

General

Prefix

AHS

Course Number

322

Course Level

Undergraduate

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: