Course Details - Glaciology and Glacier Travel
The formation and behavior of glaciers in the context of their impact on Alaskan landscapes with extended time spent living, skiing and collecting data on glaciers. Techniques for safe research and travel in glacial landscapes will be emphasized. Topics will include snow and ice physics, mechanisms of glacier flow, sediment production and transport, types of glacial landforms, and the relationship of glacier fluctuations to climate change. Basic techniques for glacier travel, crevasse rescue, hazard recognition and avoidance, snow camping, and glaciological field research will be described and practiced. Lab fee plus extra costs including food and equipment for the field portion. Satisfies SI Biological/Physical Scientific Inquiry for Foundational Studies.
Course Information
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Course ID:
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SC 21500 B01
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Department:
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Environmental Science
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Course Name:
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Glaciology and Glacier Travel
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Level:
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Undergraduate
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Term:
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2022 SUMMER (Block)
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Campus:
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MAIN
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Credits:
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4
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Instructor:
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Geck, Jason Edward
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Seats Remaining:
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12
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Total Lab Fees:
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$300.00
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Start Date:
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05/04/2022
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End Date:
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05/31/2022
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Census Date:
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05/09/2022
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* the course start date and end dates may be different than the first and last days
in the teaching schedule.
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Books
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| Book Title | Author | ISBN Number | Required |
| Glacier Mountaineering: An Illustrated Guide To Glacier Travel And Crevasse Rescue | Andy Tyson, Mike Clelland | 978-0762748624 | Yes |
Teaching Schedule
Days: M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, S=Saturday, U=Sunday.
| Instructor | Room | Start Date | End Date | Days | Start Time | End Time |
| Geck, Jason Edward | OC-FIELD | 05/04/2022 | 05/31/2022 | | 12:01 AM | 11:59 PM |