Fluvial Geomorphology, Precipitation and Drainage Patterns of the Upper Amazon System
Schedule of Activities
DAY 1 – Lima
Learn about the Amazon system (AS).
DAY 2 – Lima
Learn about the river morphology and precipitation patterns in the AS
DAY 3 – Lima/Iquitos
Learn about the river morphodynamic modeling and the expected changes due to global warming
DAY 4 – Iquitos
Learn about the fauna of the Amazon River
DAY 5 – Iquitos
Learn about anabranching structures
DAY 6 – Iquitos
Learn about an indigenous tribe
DAY 7 – Lima
Return to Lima
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Syllabus
Course
Fluvial Geomorphology, Precipitation and Drainage Patterns of the Upper Amazon System
LocationLima and Iquitos
Time period7 days.
Session DatesJul 7th to Jul 13th 2014
Credits6 credits
Language of InstructionEnglish
ProfessorsRonald Gutierrez, PhD. degree majoring in Water Resources from the University of Pittsburgh
Associated InstructorsJorge Abad, PhD., Assistant Professor at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Pittsburgh.