Geology 301
GEOLGY 301/501 ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY 3 u
A study of the physical and cultural problems associated with earthquakes, volcanism, weathering and mass movement, running water, groundwater, glaciers, coastal processes, waste disposal, contaminant hydrogeology, nonrenewable resources, and environmental health. An analysis of various engineering solutions and land use planning approaches concerning these problems will be examined. At least one field trip will be required. A special fee will be assessed to students who participate in optional field trips to cover transportation costs. Two lectures and one two-hour lab per week.
Prereq: GEOLGY 100 or GEOGRPY 210 or consent of instructor.
A study of the physical and cultural problems associated with earthquakes, volcanism, weathering and mass movement, running water, groundwater, glaciers, coastal processes, waste disposal, contaminant hydrogeology, nonrenewable resources, and environmental health. An analysis of various engineering solutions and land use planning approaches concerning these problems will be examined. At least one field trip will be required. A special fee will be assessed to students who participate in optional field trips to cover transportation costs. Two lectures and one two-hour lab per week.
Prereq: GEOLGY 100 or GEOGRPY 210 or consent of instructor.