Dr. Lininger's research is focused on river and floodplain dynamics and the interactions between geomorphic processes and ecological processes. She is particularly interested in the influence of river and floodplain processes on the flux and storage of organic carbon; interactions between downed large wood, vegetation, and geomorphic processes; river and floodplain dynamics in the Sub-Arctic and Arctic; and coupled natural-human systems research related to rivers. She incorporates fieldwork, modeling, and remote sensing methods into her work.
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fluvial geomorphology, rivers and the carbon cycle, ecogeomorphology, large wood in rivers, floodplain dynamics, human impacts on river systems
GEOG 1011 - Environmental Systems: Landscapes and Water
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Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2021
Lect. and lab. Introduces landscapes and flowing water, emphasizing the formation and geographic distribution of mountains, volcanoes, valleys, and deserts, and their shaping by rivers and glaciers. Includes field trips.
GEOG 4241 - Principles of Geomorphology
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Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2023
Studies weathering, mass-wasting, fluvial, wind, and marine processes and the resulting landforms. Same as GEOL 4241.
GEOG 5161 - Research Design in Geography
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Spring 2024
The human section reads and discusses contemporary research philosophies and methodologies in human geography. Practices the development of research proposals and presentation of research ideas and results. The physical section reads and discusses contemporary research philosophies and methodologies in physical geography (climatology, geomorphology, biogeography, and soils geography). Practices the development of research proposals and presentation of research ideas.
GEOG 5241 - Topics in Physical Geography
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Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2023
Presents recent research topics that vary from year to year. Consult the online Schedule Planner for specific topics. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.
GEOG 6950 - Master's Thesis
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Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023
Instructor consent required.
GEOL 4241 - Principles of Geomorphology
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Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2023
Studies weathering, mass-wasting, fluvial, wind, and marine processes and the resulting landforms. Same as GEOG 4241.
