Description

Overview:

A great variety of processes affect the surface of the Earth. Topics to be covered are production and movement of surficial materials; soils and soil erosion; precipitation; streams and lakes; groundwater flow; glaciers and their deposits. The course combines aspects of geology, climatology, hydrology, and soil science to present a coherent introduction to the surface of the Earth, with emphasis on both fundamental concepts and practical applications, as a basis for understanding and intelligent management of the Earth's physical and chemical environment.

Subject:

Geology, Hydrology

Level:

Community College / Lower Division, College / Upper Division

Material Type:

Full Course

Author:

John Southard

Provider:

MIT

Provider Set:

MIT OpenCourseWare

Date Added:

01/02/2011