GE 168 Environmental Geosciences II: Earth Processes and Risks (Spring: 3)
Satisfies Natural Science Core Requirement
This course may be taken independently of GE 167.
This course will explore the dynamic processes operating on and within the
earth and how those processes can impact humans. We will explore the nature
of natural disasters, including river and coastal flooding, volcanic eruptions,
earthquakes, landslides, severe storms, climate changes, and bombardment
by rare extraterrestrial objects. Emphasis will be placed on understanding
the current science used to predict the occurrences of these disasters,
how accurate those predictions are, and the associated mitigation practices.
Doug Edmonds
Last Updated: 25-JAN-12