Geol.738          Geomorphology                                                          (3C.H)

Course contents: Historical development of geomorphology, geomorphic processes, landforms and their classification, weathering and soils, fluvial geomorphology, hillslope geomorphology, glaciers and glacial geomorphology, coastal and aeolian geomorphology, karst geomorphology, tectonic geomorphology

Practical:

• Introduction to ArcGIS
• Topography and slope analysis
• Watershed analysis
• Climate data analysis
• Fluvial landforms
• Glacial landforms

Recommended Books:

1. Key Concepts in Geomorphology by Bierman, P. R., and Montgomery, D. R. (2013). MacMillan Learning.
2. Geomorphology by Anderson, R. S. (2010). Cambridge University Press.
3. Physical Geography by Petersen, J. F., Sack, D., and Gabler, R. E. (2019). Cengage Learning.
4. Geomorphology: The Mechanics and Chemistry of Landscapes by Anderson, R. S., and Anderson, S. P. (2010). Cambridge University Press.