University of Calgary

GLGY 353 - Surficial Systems and Change - Winter 2015

Overview of the geomorphologic and hydrologic processes that operate on and just beneath the Earth's surface. Includes hydrogeology (surface and ground water, fluid types and mechanics, Darcy's Law, porosity and permeability, geomorphology (erosion, weathering, rivers, glaciers, Quaternary geology, landforms, neotectonics); engineering properties of surface materials; applications (including aggregates and water as resources, geotechnical issues, contamination, etc.).
This course may not be repeated for credit.

Hours

  • H(3-3)

Prerequisite(s)

  • Geology 201, and 202 or 203; Chemistry 201 or 211, and 203 or 213; Physics 211 or 221, and 223; Mathematics 253 or 267 or 277 or 283 or Applied Mathematics 219.

Antirequisite(s)

  • Credit for both Geology 353 and 373 will not be allowed.

Sections

This course will be offered next in Winter 2016.
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