GEOL 5740: Glacial and Quaternary Geology
(Dual-listed with GEOL 4740).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.
The study of glaciers, the landscapes and sediments they create, and their behavior during the Quaternary Period. Discussion of the flow of glaciers, glacial erosion and sediment transport, glacial landforms, Quaternary glacier/climate interactions, and the landscapes of Iowa. Laboratory emphasizes topographic map interpretation and local field trips. An introductory course in geology and is recommended as background. Offered even-numbered years. (Typically Offered: Spring)