Open AccessGeomorphology: A Canadian Perspective
Author(s) -
Pizzuto Jim
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
eos, transactions american geophysical union
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.316
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 2324-9250
pISSN - 0096-3941
DOI - 10.1029/98eo00297
Subject(s) - visibility , landslide , perspective (graphical) , field (mathematics) , climate change , geology , geomorphology , remote sensing , environmental resource management , geography , computer science , meteorology , environmental science , artificial intelligence , oceanography , mathematics , pure mathematics
Geomorphology is a hot discipline. Recent interest in river restoration, climate change, geomorphic hazards such as landslides and tsunamis, controlled floods, and other issues has increased the visibility of geomorphology as a profession. New methods involving the Global Positioning System, remote sensing, numerical simulation, laboratory experimentation, and novel dating techniques have created new research opportunities. The number of jobs in academia, industry, and the public sector is rising. What is the best way to convey this excitement to students, while at the same time properly training them? The traditional approach is an introductory course at the undergraduate level, built around a general textbook. When I teach geomorphology, I do not use a textbook but rather rely on original readings and field‐based exercises to introduce students to geomorphic concepts and methods.