This course on Glaciers and Ice Sheets aims to teach students about the formation, movement, and effects of glaciers. By the end of the course, learners will understand the different types of glaciers, glacier speed, zones of fracture, and glacier surges. The course covers topics such as glacier valleys, aretes, moraines, drumlins, and medial moraines. The teaching method involves lectures on glacier-related concepts and processes. This course is intended for individuals interested in geology, earth sciences, or environmental studies.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Glaciers
Valley Glaciers
Ice Shelf
Piedmont Glacier
Glacier Formation
Glacier Movement
Zone of Fracture
Glacier Speed
Glacier Surge
What is a Glacier
Glacial Budget
Glacier Valleys
Cults
Aretes
Glacier Deposits
moraines
drumlin
medial moraine
ice contact deposits
effects of glaciers
Lake Missoula
Pluvial Lakes
Antarctica
Plate Tectonics
Taught by
Earth and Space Sciences X
