GEOL 107 - Earth’s Changing Surface

Description:
The role of natural geologic processes in shaping the earth’s surface; includes hydrologic cycle, rivers and flooding, landslides, coastal processes, and climate cycles. Four hour lecture per week plus required field trips. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, Spring). General Education: NS-Patterns and Connections Natural World.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of prediction, measurement and mitigation for a variety of natural hazards including floods, landslides, and tsunamis.
Describe the role of plate tectonics in controlling Earth surface processes.
Describe changes to the Earth’s surface through all of geologic time, including recent time.
Describe ways in which the climate and hydrologic cycles shape the Earth’s surface.
Distinguish data from interpretation.
Explain the concept of recurrence interval for geologic hazards and evaluate risks.
Describe the causes and impacts of natural climate variability.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
11/16/2017