Geological Hazards Credit Hours: 3 Consequences of potentially hazardous geologic processes, including volcanic activity, earthquakes, landslides, flooding, shoreline erosion, and ground failure. Emphasis on developing understanding of the underlying geologic processes that result in hazards and delineating risk potential. Evaluation of methods of prediction and damage control through laboratory analysis of case studies. Students will be expected to understand the geologic principles underlying geologic hazards and how human activity can decrease or increase the societal impact of these hazards. Students will also be expected to understand the paths that society can take to minimize hazards and to monitor hazard potential. Semester Offered: Fall Course Type: L - Lab Level: Undergraduate
