Environmental Earth Science Department
Eastern Connecticut State University
Geomorphology Minor
Dr. James Hyatt, Coordinator

  Objectives  
  • To provide an opportunity for students to study geomorphology.
  • To refine analytical and technical skills used to study earth surface environments.
  • To prepare students for graduate studies and/or employment in geomorphology and related fields.
  Program Description  
Geomorphology is the study of earth surface processes and landforms. . This field and laboratory-based science introduces students to a variety of techniques used to measure earth surface processes and landforms that are important to a variety of geologic and environmental problems. The minor consists of a minimum of 16 credit hours; 9 of these hours must be unique to the minor.
  Examples of some techniques introduced include: laser-based topographic surveying, GPS measurement, lake bathymetric mapping, paper and computer-based map analysis, sediment sampling, stream characterization, climate controls on landforms, spects of glacial geology and the interpretation, identification and assessment of bedrock controls on landscapes.
Geomorphologists apply principles of physics, chemistry, hydrology and sedimentology to understand earth surface landscapes. As well, geomorphologists use computer programs like geographic information systems to analyze, explain, and evaluate the geologic nature of the earth surface environments. Geomorphologists are hired as environmental consultants and earth scientists by private consulting firms, government agencies, and educational institutions

  Requirements for the minor include:
EES 424** Glacial and Quaternary Geology
3 credits
EES 440** Process Geomorphology
4 credits

  One of (or an approved substitution):
EES 336 Applied Hydrogeochemistry
4 credits
EES 342 Advanced Geographic Information Systems
4 credits
EES 480† Independent Study in Earth Science
3-4 credits

  Remaining credits from (or approved substitution):
CSC 110 Introduction to Computing and Problem Solving
3 credits
CSC 249 Visual Basic
3 credits
CSC 251 Databases and the Web
3 credits
CHE 320 Quantitative Chemical Analysis
4 credits
CHE 480† Independent Study in Chemistry
3-4 credits
EES 300† Additional EES classes appropriate to minor
3-8 credits
MAT 216 Statistical Data Analysis
3 credits
MAT 244 Calculus II with Technology
3 credits
MAT 315 Mathematical Statistics I
3 credits

  **EES 224 (Landform Analysis) is a prerequisite for these courses.
  † Requires a faculty supervisor, topic must be appropriate for minor.


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