CVEN-4718 (3) Mechanics and Dynamics of Glaciers

Develops a quantitative physical basis for understanding the functions of snow, ice, and glaciers in the environment, with emphasis on developing an understanding of continuum mechanics and thermodynamics and their application to Earth systems. Same as CVEN 5718. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of APPM 2350 or MATH 2400 and APPM 2360 or MATH 3130 and 4430 and AREN 2110 or GEEN 3852 or MCEN 3012 or ASEN 2002 and GEEN 1300 or CSCI 1300 or ECEN 1310 (all minimum grade C-).