ESCI 425 Glacial Geology and Ice Ages

Examination of the role of glaciers in Earth's climate system with a focus on the on-going ice age, the mechanics of glaciers and their role in large-scale landscape change, the effects of climate change on glaciers, and the characteristics of the glacial deposits of southern New England. Three hours of lecture per week. One or more one-day field trips. This course is equivalent to GSCI 425 and credit will not be earned if this course has been previously taken.