The last 2 million years of Earth history. Glacial-interglacial cycles, global sea level and climate changes, and their causes. Extent and dynamics of North American Pliestocene ice sheets. Dating methods, Quaternary resources, waste disposal, air photo interpretation and surficial mapping. Laboratory exercises, field project, field trip. Antirequisite(s): Prerequisite(s): 0.5 course from Earth Sciences 2260A/B, 3314A/B, Geography 2330A/B, 3331A/B, 3333A/B, 3334A/B, 3350A/B, the former 3332A/B, or permission of the Department. Corequisite(s): Pre-or Corequisite(s): Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 seminar/laboratory hours, 0.5 course. back to top
