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Study of the physical environments of the Quaternary Period with special emphasis on ice-age theories, world-wide terrestrial and marine glacial stratigraphy, paleoclimatology, and effects of environment on society. One weekend field trip. Lec 2, Lab 2. Prerequisite: GES 541 or permission. Cr 3. Offered every 2nd year.

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Selected areas of study - physical, biological and anthropological - related to the Quaternary Period. One weekend field trip may be required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: permission. Cr Ar.