GEO 531 - Geomorphology Credits: 3

Geomorphology is the systematic description, analysis, and interpretation of landscapes and the processes that change them. Emphasizes both the qualitative and quantitative aspects of landscape change and has three principal objectives: 1) to provide a solid grounding in the basic concepts of process and Quaternary geomorphology, 2) to apply these concepts to the central Appalachian Highlands region, and 3) to examine these relationships in the field. Consists of in class lecture, discussion, laboratory assignments, outside readings, a written paper and presentation, a local field trip, and a two-day field trip to Maryland and Virginia. Prerequisite: introductory geology course or equivalent.