ERTH 531 - Tectonic Geomorphology

(3 units)

Prerequisite: ERTH 433
Observation and analysis of Earth surface processes, and development of landforms and landscape. Interaction between surficial processes and tectonic, biologic, hydrologic, climatic, and atmospheric processes. Tectonic generated landforms, earthquake hazards evaluated, and geomorphic assessment. Assessing problems including landforms and environmental hazards.

Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hrs., laboratory 3 hrs., field trips). Not open for credit to students with prior credit in GEOL 531.