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GEOL 1405. Geologic & Environmental Hazards. 4 Hours. [TCCN: GEOL 1405]

Students are introduced to the interrelationship between humans and the geologic environment, which includes the potential hazards posed by geologic processes and the planning that needs to be done to lessen their impact. It is designed to give students an overview of the fundamental Earth Science and natural hazards, including causes and effects of earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, floods, landslides, hurricanes, climate change, etc. Earth materials and their uses by humans are also emphasized. Discussion will focus on personal and societal adjustments to these hazards.

Core Curriculum

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...GEOL 1447 GEOL 1403 GEOL 1403 GEOL 1404 GEOL 1404 GEOL 1405 GEOL 1405 GEOL...

Bachelor of Science, Major Geography (Environment, Culture, and Development)

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...II (Mathematics). 2 GEOG 1401 , GEOL 1403 , OR GEOL 1405 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement...

Bachelor of Arts, Major Geography: Environment, Culture, and Development Concentration

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...II (Mathematics). 2 GEOG 1401 , GEOL 1403 , or GEOL 1405 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement...