Course Description

Prereq: Geol 101 or 211

This course examines the impact and risk of geologic hazards on human activities,
such as earthquakes, landslides, volcanic eruptions, and floods. The course also
studies the impact of humans on the Earth system, such as groundwater and
groundwater contamination, solid waste and hazardous waste storage, and air pollution.

Topics:

• Risk Analysis
• Flooding
• Slope Stabilty/Landslides
• Earthquake Hazards
• Volcanic Hazards
• Coastal Hazards
• Groundwater
• Groundwater Contamination
• Waste Management
• Air Pollution