SAO 263 - Snow and Avalanches II

3.0 Credits

Prerequisites: SAO 163 with a grade of C- or higher; or instructor/program coordinator permission.
Investigates in-depth the properties of snow, snowpack, and avalanches. Advanced coursework will cover a range of topics including energy balance, all aspects of the avalanche phenomenon, avalanche type/character/problem, and will introduce concepts in avalanche mitigation.
LEC 45 Contact hours