GEO 316 - Soils and Geomorphology, 4 credit hours

Prerequisite(s): GEO 104 or GEO 111 or GEO 121I or BIO 122
This course examines the physical and environmental aspects of surface processes and soil development, including a detailed study of landform analysis and the physical structure of soils. Laboratory work will include basic landform mapping, soil profile description, field sampling techniques, and stream geomorphology, and will culminate with a group project on local soils and geomorphology.