#GEOG 3P25 - Glacial and Quaternary Geology

Introduction to glaciology; glacial processes and deposits. Glaciations in the geological record, causes of glaciations, biotic responses to climatic changes, eustatic and isostatic sea level changes in response to glaciation, Quaternary stratigraphy, geochronology and correlation of glacial and non-glacial events, application of Quaternary geology to economic and environmental problems, methods of paleoclimatic reconstruction.

Course Format: Lectures, lab, 5 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): ERSC 2P03 or GEOG 2P05 or permission of the instructor.

Cross-Listing(s): ERSC 3P25
Course Notes: This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

Students are expected to pay their expenses for field trips.