ES 470 River Environments of Oregon

This field course focuses on the geomorphology of select fluvial environments in western and central Oregon (Santiam River, Willamette River, Newberry Volcano, Deschutes River, and Columbia River). The emphasis is on observation and analysis of river processes, deposits and landforms associated with active tectonics, mass wasting, glaciation, volcanism, and flooding. Additional topics include regional geology, hydrology, river classification, surficial mapping, paleohydrology, and river restoration.
Eligible for the RP grade option.
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: ES 202 or consent of instructor
Satisfactory Grading: Eligible for the Satisfactory/No Credit grade mode.

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