GEOL 1234 - Environmental Geology

This is an applied geology course that will introduce students to our natural environment and the human interactions and everyday problems with our environment and global community from a geological perspective. The course explores how geological and atmospheric events impact human activity; students critically evaluate the problems and potential solutions to natural and environmental disasters. Overpopulation, resource consumption, global climate change, waste disposal issues, natural hazards, and the role that our civilization plays in these issues will be examined, debated, and assessed.

Credit Hours
4.0
Satisfies a Requirement
Laboratory Science
Note
GEOL 1230L (Corequisite)

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GEOL 1234 - Environmental Geology