Earth and Ocean Science Courses (EOS)

undergraduate level, taught in Durham

181S. The American Southwest. NS, QID Geomorphic and geologic features of arid terrain, including volcanism, tectonics, soils and weathering, paleo-lakes, wind-blown sand and dust, landslides, and alluvial fans. Reconstruction of paleo-landscape processes based on observations of present landforms. Interpretation of landform development and process from geomorphic field evidence. Focus on the Mojave Desert region of California and Nevada. Includes week-long field trip. Prerequisite: EOS 11 (formerly 41) and consent of instructor. Instructor: Haff or Murray. One course.