This course discusses the landforms and the processes that produce and modify them. It puts emphasis on the dynamics of surface geology specifically on the changes in the landscape. It focuses on the various controls of landform development such as lithology, erosion, deposition and past geological events. The development of landforms also take into consideration interrelationships of earth materials and natural forces applied to them. The different geomorphic systems also look into the influence of tectonics as well as their influence to the atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere which affects humans. Geomorphologic approaches to the environment and natural hazards management will also be studied.
- Instructor: Maria Isabela Pedrola