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PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY 1 : BED-05-0596/2022

Geomorphology Course Outline (Modified)

Course Outline

Course Title: Geomorphology

Course Code: GEO 322

Credit Hours: 3

Level: Undergraduate (Year 3)

Course Duration: 14 Weeks

Course Description:

This course introduces students to the scientific study of landforms, the processes that shape them,

and the structures of the Earth's surface. It emphasizes both endogenic and exogenic processes

and their influence on landscape evolution.

Course Objectives:

1. Understand fundamental geomorphic concepts and processes.

2. Identify and classify different landforms.

3. Explain the role of internal and external forces in shaping the earth's surface.

4. Apply geomorphological knowledge to environmental and planning issues.

5. Conduct basic fieldwork and analyze geomorphic features.

Course Outline:

Week 1: Introduction to Geomorphology

- Definition, scope, and importance

- History and evolution of geomorphological thought

- Systems approach in geomorphology

Week 2: Endogenic Processes - Tectonic and Volcanic Activity

- Mountain building (Orogeny)

- Faulting and folding

- Volcanic landforms and processes

Week 3: Weathering and Mass Wasting

Geomorphology Course Outline (Modified)

- Physical, chemical, and biological weathering

- Types and factors influencing mass wasting

- Slope development and stability

Week 4: Fluvial Geomorphology I

- River processes: erosion, transportation, deposition

- River profiles and drainage patterns

Week 5: Fluvial Geomorphology II

- Landforms: valleys, deltas, meanders, oxbow lakes

- River basin management

Week 6: Glacial Geomorphology

- Types of glaciers and glacial movement

- Glacial erosion and depositional landforms

Week 7: Aeolian (Wind) Processes

- Wind erosion, transportation, and deposition

- Dunes, loess deposits, and desert pavement

Week 8: Coastal Geomorphology

- Marine processes (waves, tides, currents)

- Coastal landforms: cliffs, beaches, spits, bars

Week 9: Karst and Limestone Landscapes

- Formation and features: sinkholes, caves, stalactites, stalagmites

- Speleology and groundwater interaction

Week 10: Structural Geomorphology

- Relationship between structure and landforms

- Folded, faulted, and volcanic terrains

Geomorphology Course Outline (Modified)

- Revision of key topics

- Sample exam questions and discussion

Assessment Methods:

Quizzes & Assignments: 20%

Mid-Semester Exam: 20%

Field Report: 10%

Final Exam: 50%

Recommended Textbooks:

Ritter, D.F., Kochel, R.C., & Miller, J.R. (2011). Process Geomorphology

Summerfield, M.A. (1991). Global Geomorphology

Huggett, R. (2017). Fundamentals of Geomorphology

ECT 321 MAY TO AUGUST 2025 SEMESTER

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