EASC 411: Terrain Analysis
| Credits: | 3 |
Pre-requisites: | EASC 206 & 303 |
Lecture (hrs/week): | 2 |
| Terms: | Spring, Fall |
Recommended: | GEOG 252 & 313 |
Lab (hrs/week): | 3 |
| Instructors: | Ward | ||||
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Description:
Application and role of Quaternary Geology in terrain mapping and terrain analysis and will emphasize the British Columbia Terrain Classification System. Applications of terrain maps, including landslide, earthquake and volcanic hazard mapping will be discussed. The lab sessions will cover morphological mapping, surficial material genesis, geomorphic processes and finally, production of a terrain and terrain stability map. The course includes three days in the field to ground truth the map.
Course Topics- B.C. Terrain Classification System and procedures for terrain mapping
- Applications of terrain mapping:
- Types of terrain stability mapping, including terrain attribute studies
- Earthquake hazard mapping. - Terrain assessments
- Debris Flows: initiation and run-out
- Gullies including the Gully Assessment Procedure
- Urban Geology
- Drift Prospecting
Terrain Classification System for B.C., Guidelines and Standards to Terrain mapping In B.C. (Selected Readings)