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Earth Environments 1: Geomorphology and Soils

Modern approaches to geomorphology and soil science; The main geomorphic processes in the context of endogenic and exogenic systems from a global perspective; The geomorphology section examines and describes endogenic systems and processes. The internal structure of the Earth and the geographic patterns of global relief of the solid surface in the context of plate tectonics. The relationship between global tectonics and the patterns and styles of volcanic activity; The passive control of rock type and geological structure in relation to landscape form and process; The soils section examines and describes the main exogenic systems and processes; The geographical patterns and types of rocks. Aspects of soil science from a geographical perspective through an examination of the main soil-forming factors, and analysis of physical and chemical soil-forming processes; Exogenic systems in relation to the main geomorphic agents of water, wind and ice in the context of fluvial, slope, aeolian, karst, glacial and periglacial systems.

Level: 
1
Course Code: 
GEOG1231
Semester: 
1
Course Type: 
Core Course
Area: 
Geography
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