Description
Understanding permafrost processes and phenomena and how they respond to climate change. Topics include the distribution, development, and degradation of permafrost; interactions between atmosphere, snow, and ground; the thermal and hydrologic regime of permafrost terrain; landforms in permafrost regions; geotechnical consideration in northern construction.
Prerequisites
- Prerequisite(s): GEOG 3108 or permission of the Department.
Conditions and arrangements
- Prerequisite(s): GEOG 3108 or permission of the Department.
- Lectures three hours a week.
Reference text in its original language
Understanding permafrost processes and phenomena and how they respond to climate change. Topics include the distribution, development, and degradation of permafrost; interactions between atmosphere, snow, and ground; the thermal and hydrologic regime of permafrost terrain; landforms in permafrost regions; geotechnical consideration in northern construction.
- Prerequisite(s): GEOG 3108 or permission of the Department.
- Lectures three hours a week.
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