Jan 17, 2026  
University Catalog 2021-2022 
    
University Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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GEOL 5850 - Landslides, Avalanches, and Debris Flows

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This course is repeatable: No
Max # of units may be repeated: 0
Total # of units allowed for credit: 3
Max times this course can be taken for credit: 1

Course Description: Recognition, mechanics, and analysis of mass wasting features including landslides, rock avalanches, debris flows, rock falls, and lateral flows. Field mapping and computer stability analysis activities. Lecture 3.5 hours, laboratory 3.0 hours.
Credit Hours: 2 lecture hour(s) 3 laboratory hour(s) per week

Grading: ABCDF
Mode of Delivery: Face to Face
Campus: Main Campus
Equivalent Course(s): None
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 4810 
Needs Permission to Enroll: No
Special Fee Applied: No

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