LSTBU12

UE (ST201) Earth Surface Dynamics

Unité d'enseignement (UE) de 4 crédits Langue(s) d'enseignement(s) : Anglais

^En UE enseignée en Anglais

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Contenu

General introduction, long-wavelength geomorphology - Tectonic Geomorphology - Glaciers and glacial geomorphology - Hillslope dynamics - General hydrology - Fluvial geomorphology - Fluvial incision processes

Compétences à acquérir

1.1 Building and structuring a cultural background in Earth sciences
1.5 Use the tools of geology, biology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, statistics and computer science to solve Earth science problems
2.1 Formulate scientific questions and/or develop them based on knowledge of Earth sciences or observation of geological objects
2.5 Analyze, interpret, synthesize and model information or geological data for use in Earth sciences
3.2 Reading and extracting information from documentary sources in English for use in earth sciences
4.3 Careful and accurate reporting of earth science work

Langue(s) d'enseignement

Anglais

Bibliographie

The general organization and philosophy of the course is based on that of the reference textbook by Anderson & Anderson. Geomorphology: the Mechanics and Chemistry of Landscapes (Cambridge), which can be consulted at University Library. Read the introduction (first 14 pages).

The Little book of Geomorphology is a free download text illustrating the application of the conservation principle to geomorphological processes. Read the introduction (first 10 pages).

https://instaar.colorado.edu/uploads/people/182/The_little_book_010708_print.pdf

Prérequis obligatoires

Bachelor-level concepts in geomorphology

Volume des enseignements

Cours magistraux: 15 heures
Travaux dirigés: 25 heures
Volume total: 40 heures

Responsables pédagogiques:

GODARD Vincent

Codes APOGÉE

LSTBU12 [ELP]
LSTBU12A [ELP]