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PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY LAB

The instructional and student research programs in physical geography are
supported by two laboratories and a weather station equipped with an extensive
array of modern scientific instrumentation. Two principal areas of scientific
study are geomorphology and climatology.

Extensive field research in geomorphology provides students with hands-on
knowledge in data and specimen collection. Students studying climatology
learn the intricacies of boundary layer climatology, air pollution, meteorology,
and more. Our nationally recognized weather network of 14 climate recording
stations provide students with statistical data ready for interpretation. Click on
the weather station link for more information on our weather network.

Equipment in our physical geography labs include a Coulter Counter for laser-
assisted analysis of small-sized sediments and a Wild M-8 microscope with
video and photographic capabilities. We also operate a broad range of field
surveying equipment including a laser-driven Total Station, automatic levels,
and Marsh-McBirney sensors for the measurement of flow in fluvial and coastal
environments. A 3.5 meter flume, constructed in-house, is available for studies
of turbulent and laminar flow in non-viscous channels. The department is also
well-equipped for student research projects focusing on soils, suspended and
sediment evaluation.

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